Burglars Griffen Conroy Linked to Tarentum Murder Case
Coroner inquest into Mrs. Rudert death hints at a wider plot involving Griffen Conroy and Killen. Detectives trace four men seen near Tarentum and Freeport. A negro accomplice believed present. potential arrests expected within days. Witnesses describe Griffen Conroy and Killen, with a $500 reward posted by Terentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Frank Clerk
Teress Teets
Killen
Tarentum
Robert
Griffen
John Phillips
Sandy Creek
Brushton
Braddock
Donovan
Conroy
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ohio River
Ross
Bridgeville
Washington County
Pittsburg
Will Tascott
Jires
Dixmoor
Tarent
Terentum
McAleeuw
Mra. Eeene
Obie Donovan
Randall Club Heads to Columbus for Governor Campbell Inauguration
The Randall Club on Sixth Avenue prepared for a trip to Columbus to attend Governor Campbell’s inauguration. Only 2 dozen of its 142 members could march due to 60 members resting with the grip, yet General Guthrie led as captain with Wallace and Wright as lieutenants. The 30-piece Great Western Band accompanied the group to the B& O depot, while opposing Tariff Club salute and Sabbath observers marked the march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
Sixth Avenue
Ohio
Governor Campbell
Columbus
Pressly N. Guthrie
Thomas J. Wallace
W. J. Wright
Stephen F. Foley
Great Western Band
Tariff Club
John N. Neeb
Leetoven
Ed Smith
Gregory
Ts Ae Repeyos
Exbeesee
Prince Streets
Advice to Parents at St. Agnes Church Mission
Father Smith of the Paulists addressed mothers at St. Agnes Church Soho urging home instruction for children and noting school and church alone do not suffice. He warned bad conduct stems from lack of early training and reported over 2,000 women attended the mission, with strong male participation promised and Father Corcoran pleased with the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Agnes' Church
Soho
Father Smith
Corcoran
Workhouse Sentences Cast Across Twenty Seven Central Cases
At the Central station hearing yesterday morning 11 defendants received workhouse sentences. James McKain paid a $5 fine for disorderly conduct and refused meals, while George Welsh received 30 days. Cal Gray and Martha Gunning drew 30 days each for rousing the neighborhood early. James Long got 30 days and his wife 90. Lizzie Farrell faced 30 days for a quarrel sparked while hosting visitors. two male guests drew 5 days each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gripp
Central Station
James McKain
George Welsh
Diamond Street
McKain
Welsh
Cal Gray
Martha Gunning
Clark's Court
James Long
Bedford Avenue
Lizzie Farrell
Center Avenue
Miss Farrell
Pleasants Valley to Train Team for Bond Run
Engineer Gow reports about 60 workers training to operate the Pleas ant Valley line before opening. Cars will run on a small Allegheny loop to practice grades and curves, with a one week start planned but a possible delay of a month to ensure competence. Gow notes Pittsburg may regain the Smoky City tag unless smoke consumers are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gow
Pleasant Valley Road
Allegheny
Trustee Denies Opposition to Dr Hays Church Proposal
Rev. Mr. Fox of Allegheny refutes a Central Presbyterian trustee claim that he opposed Dr. L Hays plan to the DCW congregation in Second ward. Fox says the statement is untrue and expresses goodwill toward Hays. Dr. Hays is away from the city and expected back soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Dr. Haye
John Fox
Allegheny
Central Presbyterian Church
L. Hays
Second Ward
Hays
Notable Figures Linked to Regional Affairs
Capt W W O Neill warns coal industry impact from cold weather delays and river mining disruption. State Senator Robbina notes limited land gains. General Manager McCrea travels to Louisville in a special car. John T Windrim of the Treasury Department attends the Anderson. Henry Stuart Richings lectures at the Hotel Anderson. Major Samuel Hazlett banker from Washington stays at the Hotel Daqueme. J Alles travels to Columbus as guest of the Randall Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. O’neill
Robbina
Greensburg
Stios
McCrea
Pennsylvania Southwestern Lines
Louisville
John T. Windrim
Treasury Department
Washington
Anderson
Henry Stuart Richings
Samuel Hazlett
Daqueme
Alles
Columbus
Randall Club
Police records to fill library with city crime history
Chief Brown announces a 700 page record of departmental convictions from the past 30 months. Special Officer Harry Fehl compiled the history, detailing crimes by category, officers involved, and case outcomes without the roguest gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Brown
Department of Public Safety
Andrew Carnegie
Harry ©. Fehl
Popun
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
College Presidents Talk Sermon on Higher Education
The Rev Dr Marsh of Mount Union University preached at Butler Street M E Church last night on higher education. He contrasted superficial and thorough culture and urged peace for children to attend college, arguing that top professionals rise from higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
Mount Union University
Butler Street
M. E. Church
Monster Catholic Parade Planned by Allegheny Catholics
A 400 member conference of Catholic societies in Allegheny formed a committee to organize a monster parade. D J McKelvey chaired with A Golden John Thows Joseph Rosinski and J J McGuire appointed. Organizers predict 25 000 Catholics or more will participate in the event as a display of Catholic loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Societies of Allegheny
Uniformed Knights’ Hall
Sixteenth Street
D. J. McKelvey
A. Golden
John Eens
John Thows
Joseph Rosinski
J. J. McGuire
Eneae
Rescuer Fights In Mud as Drunk Caveny Faces Charge
Officer John Beach and Officer Roach joined a Yellow Row rescue last evening to arrest John Caveny who aimed to wipe out the colored population. Caveny fought in the mud after being restrained and faces drunk and disorderly charges and resisting an officer in the police court calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beach
Yellow Row
John Caveny
Roach
Caveny
Second Avenue
Supposed Assailant Thomas Hacket Arrested in City
Thomas Hacket was arrested yesterday afternoon at the corner of Wylie avenue and Elm street by Officer Hanley and jailed at the Eleventh ward station on a charge of being a suspicious character. He is accused of assaulting Adam Morensky, a Logan and Franklin Street butcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hacket
Wylie Avenue
Elm Street
Hanley
Eleventh Ward
Macket
Adam Morensky
Logan
Franklin Stroots
Forbes Street Fire Destroys Unoccupied Residence
An alarm from bar 46 about 5 30 yesterday morning reported a fire at the former residence of James McDevitt on Forbes street near Craitarc one. The unoccupied house was destroyed due to a defective wire, valued at about 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar 46
James McDevitt
Forbes Street
Craitarcone
Union Men Respond To Light Company Strike Claim
A letter from 23 Allegheny County Light Company workers of Local 369 A F L disputes the company narrative. They charge the strike was driven by outside workers, not discussed with inside shop staff, and say the union did not sanction or inform on the action. They defend the company for wage gains and shorter hours, while denouncing accusations and asserting loyalty to workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Light Company
Gompers
Federation of Labor
K. of L. Officiala
John E. O’shea Wan
Knights of Labor
A. F
Light Company
River traffic chugs as high water slows harbor work
Rivermen report water at 10 feet and expect no fall. the Louis A. Shirley brought 110 bales of cotton for Penn Cotton Mill in Allegheny and 335 barrels of sugar molasses from sewing places. The Keystone State, a 700 ton packet, will replace the Rainbow run and outpace the Chancellor, with Captain James A. Hen traveling to Harmor. Harbormaster Crawford draws complaints over the Monongahela wharf clutter and delays. The towboat Aleck Swift towed coal to H. Shane yesterday, then headed to Borate & Roberts. two rudders are under construction for the Joseph B. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Shirley
Penn Cotton
Allegheny
Cinncinnati
Keystone State
Harmer
Cincinnati Packet
Rainbow
James A. Hen
Harmor
William Crawford
Monongshell
Wood Street
Aleck Swift
Shane
Emery
Borate & Roberts
Joseph B. Williams
Detective Family Arrest Plot Revealed On Mayflower Street
Police surround the house on Mayflower Street in East End to arrest a member of Detective Fitzgerald’s family. Captain Dan Silvis waives the warrant after learning Rev Father Keane named the boy Daniel in his honor. The scene ends with congratulations and anticipation of census implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shore, Robinson
Fitzgerald
Mayflower Street
East End
Dan Silvis
Daniel Itz Phas
Father Keane
Church of the Sacred Heart
Daniel
Geraldines
Leinister
Ireland
Duquesne Grays Refute Plans For Bean-Bake In Hall
Captain J B Kennedy of the Duquesne Grays denounces rumors of an Eighteenth Regiment bean bake in their hall. He insists the original Duquesne Grays will hold their chartered hall for their events and will act to protect their rights and space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Kennedy
Heavies
Duquesne Grays
Eighteenth Regiment
Duuquesne Grays
Incidents of a Day in Two Chics Condensed
City jail services conducted in the afternoon by Rev. J. L. Milligan. Music led by Prof. Martin. A street car in the West End yesterday ran someone over, breaking his leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Milligan
Martin
Papen
West End
Uncertain Bank Affairs Delay Financial Disclosure
The Lawrence Bank situation remains unclear as Fidelity Trust Company works through incomplete books. Depositors' committee and President Young caution against haste, noting official figures will come only after thorough examination and verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bank
McKelvy
Fidelity Trust Company
Lear Inap-Ab Serif A&cotemporary
Dent Young
Hoerr
Oe Ae
Tely
Scaltiaee
Oe Poten
Fidelity Company
McKelly
Dispatch
Young
Love
Love Company
Signs of the Times Paddling Furnaces Erected at Clinton
Extensive improvements underway at Clinton mill in the West End to expand capacity. Paddling department gains new furnaces and boilers. several tenement houses are cleared for space. Additional puddling furnaces and boiler batteries to be installed this week as razing of an old furnace progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Mill
West End
SomePacy
PROM A FOREIGN SHORE Harry W Patterson Returns Home
Harry W Patterson, found working as a country store clerk, ends weeks of rumor after a three month disappearance following his departure for Europe. He plans to visit the city in a few days and resumes a respectable, exemplary conduct during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrys W. Patterson
Harry W. Patterson
Europe
Attractions at the Bazaar at St Pauls Cathedral
Priests of St Pauls Cathedral complain the bazaar is poorly attended. New attractions include Hoopes Bros musical act Wednesday, White Ease Quartet Friday, and a student interment Saturday for fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Cathedral
Hoopes Bros
White Ease Quartet
Church
Allegheny Police Seize Horse and Wagon After Unclear Lead
Police in Allegheny took into custody a bay horse and wagon found unattended near a corner call or location described. authorities assert they are investigating ownership and origin, with the animal currently in police care as they seek next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Police
La Grippe Influenza Debate From Dr Mundort Standpoint
Dr Mundort of Southside discusses la grippe or influenza. He calls it catarrhal fever and notes misapprehensions about terms. He cites symptoms such as headache, metallic taste, nasal discharge, and increased white blood cells seen in his own blood. He adds that transit and germ theory raise questions about spread. Captain Wilson of the Allegheny police and Edward M Rook are recovering at home from influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Mundort
E A. Mundorf
Southside
Tos
Europe
United States
Atlantic
Italy
Tere
Letzsrich
Richard Wilson
Allegheny
Edward M. Rook
East End
Superintendents Cite Wage Data in Coke Works Dispute
The coke company superintendents present a comparative wage statement claiming a 50 percent total mining price rise when charges are added. They warn the plan would close about half the ovens, leaving many workers idle and discriminating against certain mines. They argue pay could not rise with coke prices, making the proposed scale ineffective for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke Companies
Sickness Hits State Mines Amid Tight Business Climate
Levi Miller of The Dispatch reports widespread illness during rounds across the state. He notes 60 miners confined at Long Run and 225 affected in Oak. Allegheny Valley mines operate at about half capacity. Business activity dulls after 15 years of hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Miller
Allegheny Valley
Long Run
Oak
French Services Grow Congregation in Allegheny Church
Rev John Launits, pastor of German Presbyterian, held French services at North Presbyterian Church Lincoln av Allegheny for the French population. He conducts them on the second Sunday monthly and hopes to organize a separate congregation as the number of French speakers rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Pittsburg
Sol Coulson
Griffen
Conroy
John Launits
German Presbyterian Church
Juniors
Chartiers Streets
Allegheny
North Presbyterian Church
Lincoln Avenue
Launits
Great Inducements One April At Aufrecht’s Elite Gallery
A concise local notice invites visitors to Aufrecht’s Elite Gallery in Markos Street Pittsfield. It promises low prices on items described as cabinets and advertises a call for inquiries about offerings and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aufrecht
Markos
Elkins Defends Pittabure Traction in Labor Dispute
Colonel George W. Elkins of Pittabure Traction defends the company against Trades Council resolutions criticizing the recent strike. He says dismissals were for tardiness and poor duty, not labor affiliation, and notes wage gains and fair treatment. The Oakland branch electric line is due to open in about six weeks with two motor cars operating on a Short system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Elkins
Pittabure Traction Company
East Liberty
Trades’ Council
Elkins
Xo Ue
Sik Peel
Onur
Pune
Knights of Labor
Ani Ourselv
Differce
Oakland
Atwood
Bates
Frazier Street
Bluff
Boquet Street
Atwood Street
Fifth Avenue
Chicago leaders press for World’s Fair aid in Washington
Lieutenant Governor Lyman B. Ray and General W. C. Newberry led Chicago officials home from Washington where they discussed securing the World’s Fair. Ray predicted a likely victory if a vote occurred soon, while urging vigilance on Congressional action and noting Senate timing. Newberry and others cited supportive New York voices and referenced President Harrison’s office appointments amid talk of a Chicago stand-off on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman B. Ray
Ottawa
W. C. Newberry
John C. Smith
Cregier
Chicago
Washington
Tal
Senate
House
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Rourke Cochran
Warner Miller
Hay
Harrison
Preat January Clearance At The People's Store
Campbell and Dicer advertise a January clearance at The People’s Store on Penn Avenue. The sale features discount prices like 95 cents and 125 dollars on silks and other goods, promising limited-time offers cannot be repeated. Jos. Horse & Co. listed among the displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lille
Aong Faille Francaise
People’s Store
Campbell. & Dick
Campuett & Dice
Jos. Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
People's Store
Back Faille
Campnett & Dicer
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Conroy and Griffen
Teresa
Im Pitts
P. E. Fitzgerald
Barclair
Cockey
Alexander Killen
Verry
Seabee Soni Oun
Steubenville
McKann
Braddtock
Soraso
Nassy Allen
Coulson
Bantall Club
Campbels
Pather Smith
Eales
The
Brown
Ao Ingrate
Harors
Allegheny Light
River Matters
Ekelate
Duquesne Greys
Brumoes
President Young
DrsPavol
Love Manufacturing Company
Biast
Clinton
Prom
Pricats
Mr. Lausk
Chestnut Street
Spring Garden
Jos
Iron City Brewing Co
F.nee
Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
Prrissurg
Haa
Vandyke
Eiffel Tower
Sesson
Cat
Horne & Cll
Penn Ave
Kay
Jos. Hans & Co
Pann Avenue
Fleming Bros
Pirtsaure, Pa
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