The Double Hang of William West at the Yard
Sheriff Lockhart oversaw a grim execution in the yard where condemned man William West faced death twice. West, paralyzed by fear, tied to a board, endured a failed first drop as the rope snapped under strain, then a second successful drop after adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dl. W
Cpa
Jaco Bop
Tr. Bopp
Hasil West
Iy Nera
McAleese
Sheriff Lockhart
West
Gerond
Death by hanging at Ebensburg and rope failure recorded
A man named West was executed in Ebensburg after a lengthy struggle and a fatal throat wound. Doctors noted strong vitality in the dying man as blood splattered the doctor's hand. West's body was turned over to his brother for burial at Mount Zion Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Mount Zion Cemetery
West Pike Run
Lockhart
Jenks
Washington
Marsh
Ebensburg
Jacob Bopp
Alleheny
Mr. Bopp
Marsh Hanged at Ebensburg after trial and prayers
Dispatch from Ebensburg reports the execution of Harry Marsh for murder. About 700 spectators watched as Marsh faced the scaffold with calm faith. He spoke of remorse, urged reporters not to spread false reports, and prayed with Rev. George Hill before the lever fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
Nicelys
Somerset
Ebensburg
Harry Marsh
George Hill
Congregational Church
Alarsh Goodby
Mr. Hill
Stineman
Kuty Davis
Warden Young
Marah
Peale
Nicelya
Two Thoughtless Girls Reunite With Parents After Mysterious Abduction
Auntie McGuire and Katie Stephein, one year old, disappeared from the Twenty-first ward about two weeks ago. They were found in Fremont, Ohio and later sent to Cleveland under police care. A man several miles from Pittsh ore lured them with train tickets to Chicago, then they rode a train to Fremont before walking toward Cleveland. Parents were notified and brought them back last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicana
Fremont, O
Cettine
Pittshore
Cleveland
Fremont
Allegheny Market Oleomargarine Case Postponed
The hearing for butter dealers of Allerbeny charged with selling oleomargarine was postponed to next Wednesday at 2 o clock due to the prosecution being unready. Defendants, all market stand keepers in Allegheny, include Hoff man Fisner Fisher Clark Lowen Walkinger Gibson Neihaus J Gibson Duff Bragdon Marshall Hastings Waldsmith Heck Kerr Brady Staving Fisher Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allerbeny
Farmers’ and Dairymen's Protective Association of Pennsylvania
Allegheny
M. E. Hoffman
William M. Fisner
J. M. Fisher
J.B. Clark
8. Lowen
Chief powerless to halt Junction railroad work
The chief cannot stop construction of the Junction railroad extension after a court injunction. Workers laid rails toward and away from Thirty third street all day. St John the Baptist Church property faces damage as Rev Father Beating says the property will be ripped up, price 5000, two paid. Villagers along the street may pursue damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-third Street
St. John the Baptist Church
Father Beating
Bigelow
Notable Visitors and Arrivals at City Hotels
A convoy of dignitaries and businessmen visits Pittsburgh venues. Captain Hubbell brings recruits from Columbus for New York artillery regiments. James W. Alexander and son stay at the Duquesne. George F. Cribbs and A. L. Ivory tour the city. Other arrivals include C C Townsend, J F Denniston, J L Long, C A McClintock, W P Read, Colonel Andy Stewart, Miss Maggie Alcorn, and J R Morgan staying or visiting various hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbell
Columbus
New York
Eastern Express
James W. Alexander
Equitable Insurance Company
Duquesne
C. C. Townsend
Philadelphia
Schlosser
George F. Cribbs
Kerr
A. L. Ivory
Clarion County Committee
Joseph F. Denniston
Altoona
William L. McPhail
Lou Cumming
Wheeling
John L. Long
Georgia
Monongahela
C. A. McClintock
W. P. Read
Chicago
Monongahels
Andy Stewart
Ohio Pyle
Two Strikers Shoot During Braddock Wire Company Clash
A Braddock Wire Company strike ignites with gunfire as two workers are wounded while strikers confront non union employees leaving the mill. George Hobday and John Trainor are injured. police say Edward Tracy and others fired as tensions escalate. Pinkerton detectives guard the works. three strikers face arrest for contempt of court regarding an injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennbcky
George Hobday
John Trainor
Hobday
Gorham
Braddock
Trainor
Main Street
Squire Holtzman
Carothers
Edward Tracy
Hobdas
Spangler
Tracy
Glenn
Lipkon
Chisf
Tracy Ch
Braddock Wire Company
Ethoe
Pinkerton
W. Seinweg
D. McLaughlin
John Tramor
Ewing
Frank Steinner
Joseph Hoffman
Patrick Golden
Jacob McMahon
George Scott
William Koenig
Christ Goodman
Augustus Leiberger
W. Schwonk
B. McCrory
Frank Lombacher
Joseph Sunbacher
Louis Streicke
P Marrion
James Ford
Central Hotel Furniture Sold by Constable at Allegheny
The entire furniture of the Central Hotel in Allegheny was sold at a constable's sale, bringing only 21.42. Proprietors Lyman Rhoades and Frank McCor claimed the sale cleared stock and aimed to remodel the property into a modern hostelry after a new lease was secured from the Shields estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hotel
Allegheny
Lyman Rhoades
Frank McCor
Shields
Baidline
Federal Street
Detective Gumbert Recovers Two Burglary Suspects
Detective Gumbert of the East End returns from Chicago with Harry Sinclair and Alec Landcamp in custody. They were arrested by Chicago police on a description from this city and are wanted for the burglary of Hall & Nelson's boardware store on Banks Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gumbert
East End
Chicago
Harry Sinclair
Alec Landcamp
Hall & Nelson
Boardware
Alec
Pss
Clair
Mayor Demands Department Reports in City Affairs Clash
Mayor Gourley issued detailed requests to department chiefs for complete reports on last year’s work. Chief Elliot refuses, saying the mayor seeks a full transcript of records and personal poverty details, while Elliot defends open books and limited disclosures. The mayor says the public has a right to know.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filiot
City Hall
Gourley
Moreland
Law Department
Elliot
Mr. Elliot
Insane Department
Jess
Mortuary Report Two Weeks End February 21
Mortuary report records 194 deaths for the two weeks ending February 21, up from 183 a year earlier. Deaths are broken down by city sections, age groups, and causes such as pneumonia digestive diseases tuberculosis and heart conditions.
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Old City
Enid
Bright
STILL STICKS TO WATER
Elmer Collina of Pittsburg rests overnight and records limited intake of water and cough lozenges through 11 P M. The doctor notes stable vitals. A rival circulates copies of a $1,000 check Collins is to receive if he succeeds, upsetting the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Collina
Pittsburg
McDonald
Harry Davis
Collins
Char tiers Gas Company Stockholders Yet to Meet
Officials of the Char tiers Gas Company allegedly spent money illegally and have not yet shown the books. Reports claimed a court action would compel disclosure, but no such step will occur until the stockholders reconvene. Secretary Lever said the committee has access to all books and papers per the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers Gas Company
Lever
Italian Youth Dies by Self-Destruction in Locomotive Tragedy
Sylvester Rometti an 18 year old Italian youth living in Skunk Hollow threw himself in front of a locomotive on the Junction road yesterday. He had no parents in this country and no clear reason was found at the inquest held last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Rometti
Skunk Hollow
Addaoved
Fish Commissioner Hague Sued Over Net Confiscation
Greenbay yesterday saw John W. Hague the Fish Commissioner sued for confiscating a seine owned by John Brady. Hague was arrested and released on $20 bail. Brady claims the acting assembly law used to seize the net is unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hague
Greenbay
John Brady
Hague
Mr. Brady
Speakeasy Case Sealed After Partial Hearing
Joseph Nobenstein was arrested Monday evening for maintaining a speak easy at 191 South Seventeenth Street. A partial hearing before Alderman Succop heard witnesses describing drunken revelry at Nobenstein's home but not paying for drinks. The case was continued until next Tuesday due to absent involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Nobenstein
South Seventeenth Street
Succop
Heuer
Robenstein
Mayor receives plea to aid in recovering abducted two year old
A letter to Mayor Gourley from Mrs. Ellen Wilson of Beaver requests help to recover her adopted son a little over two years old. She says she obtained him from a Pittsburgh orphanage shortly after birth and accuses Hirach of Greensburg of abducting the child last October and refusing to return him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Ellen Wilson
Beaver
Hirach
Greensburg
Man Arrested for Burglary on Webster Avenue
George Brown was arrested by Officer Andy Terry last night in the act of forcing a basement entrance on Webster avenue. He was taken to the Eleventh ward station and claimed he had just arrived seeking work and a place to sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brown
Andy Terry
Webster Avenue
Eleventh Ward
Mrs McCullough Arrested On Liquor Charge In Lumber Street Case
Mrs McCullough was arrested Wednesday at her home on Lumber Street near Fortieth Street for selling liquor without a license on Sunday. She had a hearing yesterday before Magistrate Leslie and is held on $2 bail for trial at court.
Meeting of St Josephs Churchmen in Allegheny
Members of St Josephs Catholic Church Allegheny met in Enterprise Hall on Beaver avenue behind closed doors. After adjournment they refused to reveal any action taken and insisted that sermons must be in German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Allegheny
Enterprise Hall
Beaver Avenue
Humane Society Moves 8-Year-Old From Neglect Case
Agent Berriman of the Humane Society placed the 8-year-old daughter of Thomas Dafty of Grenshaw in a Temporary Home. The child had been neglected and forced to go barefoot all winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berriman
The
Humane Society
Thomas Dafty
Grenshaw
Labour group pushes for 3 cent streetcar fare for commuting hours
District Assembly 3 Knights of Labor pursues a plan to urge all traction companies to offer 3 cent fares during 6 to 8 am and 5 to 7 pm. Officials caution revenue loss. C L Magee of the Dogoesne Co. says decision depends on future travel and existing city standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Assembly 3
Knights of Labor
New York State
Cincinnati
United States
Workman Evans
Piliaburg
Birmingham Company
Union Line
Italian EMigrant Seized at Baltimore Station
Officer Mookey on duty at the Baltimore and Ohio depot stopped Frank Ross an Italian from pulling a newly arrived emigrant away by force. The stranger could not speak English and did not wish to go with Ross. Investigators found Ross aiming to take him to a boarding house under complaint from new arrivals about robberies. 688 was arrested as a suspicious character and will face witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mookey
Baltimore and Ohio
Frank Ross
Ross
Maokey
Princeton Publications Sent to Western Pennsylvania Schools
The Western Pennsylvania Club of Princeton College with the Animal Association of the city distributes Princeton publications to all schools and libraries in Western Pennsylvania. J. A. Murray, a Pittsburgh Press Club member now at Princeton, supplied literature to promote college interest. A club dinner will be held at Clark's in New York on March 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Club
Princeton College
Animal Association
Thi City
Western Pennsylvania
Princeton
J. A. Murray
Pittsburg Press Club
Clark's
New York
Pickings in Police Circles Prompt Jail Sentences
A roundup of arrests and bail set as Aldermen sentence several defendants. W W Blackburn jailed on larceny and embezzlement charges involving the Industrial Mutual Benefit Association. James Golden riverman jailed on assault and battery by his wife. Others bail for court on threats to kill and peace violations. Additional brief notes include false pretense arrests, perjury bail, and a workhouse sentence for flimflaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Blackburn
Alderman McKenna
Wailea
Industrial Mutual Benefit Association
Aesra Wickim
Alderman King
Wickum
Thomas J. Bunk
Mary A. Burk
Alderman Fiach
William Wilbert
Chris. Wilbert
Bhiloh
Sycamore
James Golden
Alderman Gripp
Mary Ann Golden
Josefh Loll
Flach
Southside
Catherine Loll
R. W. Jones
Carmaidy
Knoxville
Twenty-eighth Ward
Faremas
Donovan
Cristian Herman
McMastera
Mary Hueber
William M McCeroag
Turtlecreek
Huei Conroy
Allegheny
Quong Wah
R. W. Emerson
Wyman
Charles Johnson
Local Meeting Quorum Fails and Society Talk Noted
Allegheny Printing Committee failed to form a quorum and was adjourned. Botanical Society heard a paper on Bartram's garden by F L Stewart of Murraysville. A small fire on Mattocks alley triggered an alarm from box 21 at 4 PM with no damage. Legislative Banking Committee to convene at 1 PM today at the Monongabela House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Botanical Society
Bartram
Consul to Florence James V Long Honored with Key Diplomatic Appointment
James Verner Long of Allegheny has been named United States Consul to Florence Italy with a salary of 3500 dollars yearly. A devout art student and leading Fish Commissioner official, Long is a Lafaytte College graduate who studied in Dresden Heidelberg and spent time in Florence. He helped found Pittsburghs Art Society and serves on American Fisheries Society committees. The appointment follows political backing from local leaders amid praise for his public service and cultural interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Verner Long
Allegheny
Florence
Italy
Long
Lafayette College
Faston
Dresden
Heidleberg
Germany
Europe
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
Popular Art Society of
Pittsburg
Washington
Allegeny
Pennsylvania
United States
Flo
Blaine
Dalzell
Residents oppose boulevard path on Neville Island project
Two islanders Captain Crow and Mr Waters contest the proposed central boulevard. A hearing in Sams and Brock’s office addressed exceptions with K Q Bigham and C E Cornelius representing sides. Damages and road width questions hinge on widening to 40 feet over a 33 foot old line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Crow
Mr. Waters
Sams & Brock
K. Q. Bigham
C. E. Cornelius
Henry Hahn
McKee's Rocks
Lightden
Swanson Taken to West Penn Hospital After Long Illness
H A Swanson of St Marys Elk County Pa was brought to West Penn Hospital from Union Station yesterday. He had left his wife and three children months before to seek a cure for pulmonary disease in the West. He failed and returned home too weak to continue, nearly penniless. A wealthy California woman traveling east helped him. His wife supports the family by boarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Swanson
St. Mary's
Elk County
West Penn Hospital
Union Station
California
Captain McCormick Faces State Line Ship Financial Puzzle
Captain J J McCormick, agent in the city, was surprised by news of financial troubles at the State Line steamship company. The DisquaTCH reported a $450,000 shortage as it noted recent investments including the State of California built near a million dollars and another overhaul costing $200,000. J M Keely, the traveling agent, visited the city but left early for surrounding towns and did not return in time to be seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Wire Company
Braddock
J.J. McCormick
State Line
State of California
J. M. Keely
Oes
Bac
Fight ing the river encroachments stirs Allegheny ward meeting
In Allegheny First Ward residents condemn river paddling canoes and plan a petition against riverbank encroachments. At a meeting in Rebec ca street schoolhouse Thomas McKenns presided while Oscar Clark kept minutes. Citizens urge raising grades above high water, stopping obstructions, and requesting federal action to remove impediments between high and low water marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Street
Thomas McKenns
Oscar Clark
Allegheny
Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company
Porter
Ia Stillingin
Commodore J. Kounte
Councils
United States
S. B. Smith
United States District Attorney's Office
Merrill
Stith
Yffer i
Commodore Ekounts
Robert Steairn
Krewatz
United States District Attorney
Messrs. J. HL. Crawford
C. Lee A. L. Clark
F. Malsch
Robert Pitcairn
Connells
The Bonanza of the Future in Virginia Iron District
Descriptive material about Virginia's mineral and agricultural resources offered by agents of the Norfolk and Western Railway. Includes references and maps obtainable at offices in Boston New York Washington and Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Washington Street
Boston
Roadway
New York
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
General Office
Roanoke
H J Lynch Retails Reductions On Plush Jackets Capes
Newmarkets stockinette jackets cloth wraps astrakhan and children sacques have been reduced to close them out immediately on many grades to one half former prices at H J Lynch 458 440 Market street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarkets
Astrakhan
H. J. Lynch
Market Street
Troubles of a Peacemaker Frank Crowley Gets Out In the Wrist
Mt. Washington resident Frank Crowley intervened in a street fight at Water and Smithfield streets. Edward Cunningham drew a pocketknife during the altercation and Crowley was wounded on the left wrist while separating the combatants. Both men were jailed at the Central station. a third participant fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crowley
Mt. Washington
Saa
Edward Cunningham
Water and
Smithfield
Conningham
Crowley
Teacer
Cunningham
Silk market showcases Asiatic silks and new weaves
Hucus and Hacker present a special exhibit featuring India and China silks along with a broader Asiatic selection. New Floral Foliage Escurial and Royal Cord Sarah silks appear in multiple weaves and colors, including Pompadours Enlevage and plain white and black. Paris Dinner Robes and French Taffete Grace silks add fashion-forward options with 75 cent per yard price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
China
Sarah
Paris
Palace of Music offers secondhand pianos and organs sale
Mellor and Hoene promote a large stock of used pianos and organs at reduced prices to clear space. Pianos from 50 dollars, organs from 20 dollars, with payments and values stated as a fraction of original prices. Located at 77 Fifth Avenue, they claim to be the largest and oldest piano and organ establishment in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor & Hoene
Palace of Music
Fifth Avenue
United States
Bargains at The People's Store Fifth Avenue
Special bargains in ladies plush jackets sloques and wraps to wind up the season. New spring wraps arrive and the store seeks room with cash discounts on plush garments from Campbell and Dick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell & Dick
Hemstitched Table Linens Spark Large New Stock
The firm showcases an expanded assortment of hemstitched table cloths napkins and napkin sets including tray covers lunch cloths and scarfs. Handcrafted quality and direct imports from Irish and Scotch damasks Belfast and Dunfermline mills promise elegant patterns and matching napkins though shipments may delay due to craft and demand.
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O'Mara
Thomas
Sherif
Busi
Sherifh
Weat
Cleecaara
Cealmar
jaral=is
Mangman
Sterif
Leckhur
Holdig
Sve
Noresk
Roger O'Mara
Mee
Alerse
Basil
Harire
Sie
William West
George F. Shail
D. D
Baltimore
the Missionary Society
Braddock Wire Works
Amalgamated Association
Beouget
the Mortuary Report
C. L. Magee
Graham
Pleasant Valley Lines
Dogoesne Company
Magee
Duquesne Company
Princeton Publications
James V. Long
Fish Commission
Neville Island
Captain M'Cormick
First Ward
Parker
Farkas
Ilie Bo
Virginia
Seal
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Market ST. Felj
Dr. Ball
Hucus & Hacker
Market St
Etuwrty
the People's Store
Robert Walter
McLaughlin
Hyndman
Squirrel Hill
Waler
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Are
Ture
Belfast
Dunfermline Mills
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
L. Weisser
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