Wealth for a Song and a Hundred Dollars for Thirty
Police probe a Camden based set of co operative benefit schemes promising rapid wealth with a $100 stake. Circulation touts two in one benefits, weekly dues and a $100 mature payout, but investigators warn of fraud like schemes doubling members and luring Southside and Lawrenceville residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
Southside
Lawrenceville
O'Mara
Camden
N. J
Washington Marine Band
Wtal
Thinking Machine Voiced by Dr Duff Mind reading ether theory
Dr J Milton Duff of Southside discusses a proposed ether medium for thought transmission. He proposes an invisible line through which thoughts travel to another brain, claims mind reading and hypnotism are real, and predicts future devices to harness this ether, though he avoids publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Milton Duff
Southside
A Day of Temperance Meetings Draw Large Attendance
A day of temperance events drew large crowds across the city yesterday. At the Standard Theater in downtown Moorhead between 700 and 800 people attended the Dunn meeting with speeches by Duos Captain Barbour and Gilbert McMasters and music from the Moorhead W C T U choir. Osborn Congerton of Philadelphia delivered the principal address. Separate meetings followed at the Little Jim Church in Allegheny led by J W Moreland with speakers including William Blackstone and Mrs Mary Smekrath, and a large Sons of Temperance gathering at 68 Ohio Street with C Robson and others. The Johnston Hall series in Wilkinsburg closed after a final afternoon session led by Gilbert McManters, with John Boggs and Rev Moore among the speakers. Lawrence Mooney, a noted temperance worker, lies ill with pneumonia in Allegheny as a large temperance rally of over 1,000 gathered at the Brad dock rink yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Theater
Sons of Temperance
Dunn
Duos
Captain Barbour
Gilbert McMasters
Moorhead W. C. T. U
Grant
Second Avenue
Osborn Congerton
Philadelphia
Little Jim
Rebecca Street
Allegheny
J. W. Moreland
William Blackstone
Buchanan Botues
Mary Smekrath
Early morning fire injures family at Maeder building
About 3 30 yesterday morning a fire broke out in the Maeder building on Fifth avenue. Damage ranged from 1500 to 2000 dollars. Sparks from a smokestack ignited the blaze. W 5 Smith the watchman his wife and child fled to the roof as ladders were slow to reach the scene. Water drenched clothing stock below. No fire escape existed and fears of exposure persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeder
Fifth Avenue
W. 5
Smith
Man Arrested After Beard-Whisker Assault on California Ave
Lieutenant McKelvey of Alleheny arrested Edward Miller yesterday for pulling a man’s beard whiskers as John Wilson tried to remove him from his house where Mrs. Wilson lay sick. Miller was intoxicated, a crowd of about 200 gathered, and the officer sent Miller to the lockup and dispersed the crowd. Diamonds watches jewelry and musical instruments arriving daily at Gallinger's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKelvey
Alleheny
Edward Miller
California Avenue
John Wilson
Miller
Covered with clay the countryside turns out Perrysville
Thousands crowded the southern county roads to Perrysville to view the crime scene and funeral of Maury Ann Faulk murdered by her husband William J Faulk. The Hassled procession reflected a town in shock as German and English services marked the burial at Perrysville cemetery. Faulk, awaiting end of world prophecies in jail, raved about the apocalypse while comforting thoughts of his Mary lingered in his mind.
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Trewds
Whitson Farm
Wilson Farm
Maury Ann Faulk
William J. Faulk
Mamma
Lutheran Church
Perrysville Cemetery
Perrysvillee
William Faulk
Faulk
George Knanff
Mary
Asy
Napoleon
Holy David
Berlin
Jesus Christ
Wilson Arm
Fanlk
Allegheny
George Kowoff
District messenger run down by horse car in Allentown
A district messenger named Herbert Marsh, living on Lillian Street in Allentown, was struck by a horse car on Federal Street yesterday. He was knocked down, but the report notes no further details on injuries or immediate medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Marsh
Lillian Street
Allentown
Ron
Federal Street
Convention of Roofers Set for Pittsburgh Meeting
The Fifth Annual Convention of the National Association of Master Composition Roofers opens tomorrow and Wednesday at Monongahela House with a banquet at the Duquesne for visiting delegates. The national group includes over 60 firms, the Pittsburgh association has 14 members, and plans focus on price regulation and improved quality through organized cooperation. Delegates from major cities like Philadelphia Chicago and New York are expected, led by E. S. Bartel and W. K. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Master Composition Roofers
Duquesne
Monongahela House
W. B. Lupton
Royal Association
E. 8. Bartel
Philadelphia
W. K. Thomas
Thomas
Painters Union Dispute Leads to Possible Court Action
Union 15 and Union 195 members clashed with No 10 over censuring action at a Committee on the Good of the Order meeting. The subcommittee found fault and recommended taking the issue to the Building Trades and the General Executive Board. A potential work boycott by Union 15 against No 10 members was discussed. A county court route was suggested but not adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 10
Building Trades Split Over Smithfield Merchant Issue
The Building Trades Council endorsed a Smithfield street merchant employing members of the National Protective Salesmen's Association linked to the Federation of Labor. The Central Trades Council vetoed the move, setting up a potential clash between the two salesman groups in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Building Trades Council
Smithfield Street
National Protective Salesmen’s Association
Federation of Labor
Central Trades Council
Pittsburg
Bed Sharing Fraud Ends In Theft In Wheeling
Charles Connell of Wheeling lent a former acquaintance James McQuaide a bed for the night. McQuaide stole Connell’s $56 and a clean shirt after daybreak and fled. McQuaide was arrested last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Connell
Wheeling
Connell
Boley’s Hotel
James McQuaide
McQuaide
Mr. Connell
Lutheran Church Dedicated by Sharpsburg Congregation
The new Sharpsburg Lutheran Church was dedicated yesterday with services led by Rev. K. Walz at 10 o'clock. Speakers included Rev. H. Abner, Rev. P. Brand, Rev. N. Spergel, and Rev. B. H. Weischweiger. Eight congregations and choirs participated, a sacred concert followed under Prof. P. Fehman. The church and Pearsonace property are valued at $40,000. building committee members included Rev. Mr. Walz, Conrad Riechmiller Sr., Fred H. Heinz, ay Marzhoff, G. Henry Prager, and Charles Oli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Walz
Sharpsburg
P. Fehman
Pearsonace
Mr. Walz
Conrad Riechmiller
Fred H. Heinz
Ay Marzhoff
G. Henry Prager
Charles Oli
No Raid Occurred After Alarm Mix Up
Lieutenant MelIntyre of Allegheny planned a raid near Lacock and Anderson streets but misdrew the target. He gave keys to a watchman who triggered fire alarm box 94, prompting a fire department call. About a dozen residents fled as confusion spread. no raid actually happened.
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MelIntyre
Allegheny
Lacock
Anderson Streets
Local pocket book found. police station clue to owner
A man picked up a lady's pocket book on Second avenue near Soho and left it at the Fourteenth ward station for rightful owner to prove property. A roof fire alarm at 14 Boyle Street caused by chimney heat did no damage. J J McCretchson fell from his saddle on Butler Street, fracturing a thigh and sustaining internal injuries. Kinney and Naylor, two hoodlums, were arrested on Grant and Water Streets and taken to Central. Services at the jail were led by Rev. Kinten. Miss Hammer and other soloists provided vocal music. Post 157 G A R attended memorial services at South Eighteenth Street M P Church in uniform. The article notes a rise in partial travel delays.
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Second Avenue
Soho
Fourteenth Ward
Boyle Street
Allegheny
Joax J. McCretchson
Butler Street
Fiftieth Street
Thomas Kinney
William Naylor
Grant and
Ater Streets
Central Viable
Mr. Kinten
Miss Hammer
Post
G. A. RK
South Eighteenth Street M. P
Ae Incline
Comparative Figures on World Fair Expenditures and Salaries
Eben Brewer in Pittsburg defends the World Columbian Exposition against Candler committee charges. He argues the work required is vast, salaries reflect duties, and the National Commission coordinates a large enterprise with about $15 million in expenditures and 150 000 exhibitors. He says no chance for Candler’s report to pass in Congress and praises the Commission’s broad staffing and budget.
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Eben Brewer
Pittsburg
Congressman Candler
Brewer
Candler
Chicago
Hhis
Congress
National Commission
Congressman Flower
New York
Frank
St. Louis
Palmer
Davis
Washington
Commission
Chicago Directory
Chicago Corporation
Jorming
Sunday Night Court Brings Fines and Odd Cases to City
Police magistrates in two cities hear Saturday night misdeeds with tales of cat hangings, drunkenness, disorderly houses, and street disputes. Sentences include 30 day terms, fines, and brief jail stays as officials process 27 to 16 cases across wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Wyman
Spectacle at Standard Theater Women preacher mocks faith
About 200 people witnessed Miss Ada Campbell of Australia lecture at the Standard Theater on Grant Street in a controversial talk titled Truth Versus Christianity. The critic describes a cross worn by Campbell, audience disruptions, and her satirical dismissal of Christian doctrine, celibacy, and biblical creation. The piece notes her age near 49, unmarried status, denial of female suffrage, and a mock dialogue on Adam and Eve with comic lore.
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Standard Theater
Grant Street
Ada Campbell
Australia
Heaven
Desea
Miss Campbell
Ashe
Pittsburg
Adam
How a Woman Made Money by Getting Hysterical Fits in Depots
A reporter questions a physician at Union depot about a woman lying on a bench in a fainting episode. He alleges the act is a common scam to solicit sympathy and collect money, citing past exploits by women at hotels and depots and police delays in stopping the swindling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Reception for George C. Jenks Draws Large Local Crowd
The U S Mail delivery and late arrival did not deter a full house at the club. Members awaited author George C Jenks as Dr E A Wood introduced him and the author briefly spoke in a relaxed reception after a traveling schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Mail Company
Southside
George C. Jenks
Simson
E. A. Wood
Jenks
Arrest on Brooke Street Speakeasy Raid Ends in Struggle
Officer Swick arrested Joseph Wolf for running a speakeasy after locating four men and one woman in a Brooke Street house. The woman attacked Swick during handcuffing, throttling him, and Kinney arrived to help as the prisoners escaped and hid in a room before officers recaptured them. The raid yielded 50 in city treasury funds.
Two South Side Rards Raid Disorderly Houses
Third District police under Inspector McKelvey Special Officer Garrigan and officers Discon and Haggering ran two raids on disorderly houses. In a Cabot ward near South Fifth Street Mary Connelly proprietress and four men and five women were captured. at Edwards Alley another arrest included two men and a woman. Prisoners gave fictitious names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKelvey
Garrigan
Discon
Haggeriing
Mary Connelly
Cabot War
South Fifth Street
Edwards Alley
George Scott's West End Funeral Draws Large Crowd
The West End M E Church held the funeral for George Scott who died suddenly Thursday. Scott belonged to multiple unions and fraternal orders including Typographical Union No. 7 A U W Knights of Pythias Mystic Chain Sons of St. George Sovereigns of Industry and B A A of Western Pennsylvania. Delegates from societies attended as Davis Commandery Knights of the Mystic Chain led the procession. Interment followed in Chartiers Cemetery. Scott was injured in the Wi building disaster and never recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
West End
M. E
Scott
Typographical Union No. 7
U. W
K. Ot P
Mystic Chain
Sons of St. George
Sovereigns of Industry
Western Pennsylvania
M. BE
Davis Commandery
Knigits
Chartiers
Anfrecht's Elite Gallery Ad Promotes Crayons and Photos
A fragmented ad lists prices for 50 cabinet photos or one life size crayon for 350 dollars at Anfrecht's Elite Gallery on 516 Market Street in Pittsburg. The text urges elevator access and crayons made by Anfrecht, but the ad is garbled and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anfrecht
Elite
Market Street
Pittsburg
Market St. Cheapet
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