Death toll rises from Allegheny forest excursion tragedy
A 14 member picnic party from Arch Street M E Church on Duck Run near Forest Grove waters were shattered when a skiff capsized in swollen Connognessing Creek. Five bodies recovered, one dying, including May Hoyal 17 and Bellie Burton 16, while Ed Shaffer survived after rescue. A rope saved Shaffer as others vanished beneath rapids and rock. Family shock and church efforts follow.
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Forest Grove
Connogtenessing
May Hoyal
Jacob G. Hoyal
Arch Street
M. E
Annie Frew
Lydia Ferguson
Duck Run
Grove
Shaffer
Alderman Hartman Seeks Trace in Dora Propin Case
Twenty second ward Alderman B A Hartman remains involved in the Dora propien mystery and hopes today will reveal the missing girl. Reports say a white girl thought to be Dora was seen living with a colored family at Cedar avenue and Virgin alley Allegheny, but investigators find no Miss Sieplem.
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B. A. Hartman
the Ark
Dora Proplein
Dora
Cedar Avenue
Virgin Alley
Allegheny
Miss Sieplem
Minnie
Mary Soaker
Soothe
Seaker
Basker
Hartman
Subdivision No 4 K of L to Seek Higher Wages
Telegram from Everson Pa reports an executive board meeting of Subdivision 4 N T A K of L. They decided to press operators for wage increases soon and issued a call for a convention of miners and mine laborers in the coke region to be held in the city on Lith Inet.
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K. of L
Everson
N.T. A
Wise
Parker
Charged With Stealing on Drees
Information was entered before Police Magistrate McKenna by Ellen Coffey against Emma Ashton charging her with larceny. The two parties worked together in the incident.
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McKenna
Ellen Coffey
Emma Ashton
A Child's Awful Death From Stolen Whisky
Seven year old James Lanigan died from alcohol poisoning after a keg was stolen from Spencer Liddell’s wagon and consumed by him and companions behind a stable. The incident occurred near Forbes Street and Fifth Avenue, with Dr Cristler proclaiming the death. investigations by Special Officer McLaughlin and Lt Duncan proceed as the coroner is notified.
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James Lanigan
John Lanigan
Forbes Street
Spencer & Liddell
Fifth Avenue
Crister
Disratca
McLaughlin
Duncan
Cristler
James Liney
Willie Everett
Lanigan
Liney
Woman Dies in Dilapidated Shelby Street House
Police report Amelia Beasley, a colored woman, lying critically ill in a Shelby Street residence. Inspector McAleese failed to enter due to overwhelming stench from a burst tumor discharge. neighbors say Mack Woodlock housed with Mrs Beasley. Case sent to the Department of Charities seeking aid and removal arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Beasley
Shelby Street
Eleventh Ward
McAleese
Coulson
Pera
Mack Woodlock
Mra Beasley
Turfiey
Constable Boyle in Alley Duel Ends With Razor Gash
Alderman Richard's officer Constable Boyle and cousin John Boyle clashed yesterday near Webster avenue and Washington street. The constable knocked John Boyle down with a cobblestone, severing a deep gash on his head. Boyle later suffered a hip gash from a razor. John Boyle was arrested. Constable Boyle was taken home and treated by Dr. Foster. Twenty two stitches were needed to repair the head wound. the other injury was minor. Others named include George Kisel, Charles Saas, and Conda.
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Constable Boyle
Richard
John Boyle
Webster Avenue
Washington Street
Boyle
Dr. Foster
Officer Cross
Clerenthee
South Twenty-seventh Street
Sarah Street
South Twenty-fourth
Box 4
Allegheny
Mia
Julia Blair
Perry Gleim
Allegheny Avenue
Rebecca Street
Frank Coven
Smithfield Street
S& A
Gartner
Fifth Avenue
Ofiver Crossan
Ihn Beck
John Kuhn
Penn Avenue
Musser's Grove
Mt. Washington
Braddock
C. G. Hays
South Twentieth
Carson Streets
Adam Rice
South Eighteenth Street
Jacon Beeson
Liberty Street
Engine Company 15
Kunkle
Jon
Erris
Market Street
Kirkpatrick
Smithfeld Street
Chas Gallant
R. Brodie
Poy
James S Rafferty
Brinton Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Edgar Thompson Steel Works
Merry Hospital
Pauline
Perrysville
Charles Street
Alot
City Hall
Pittsburg
McKinley
Virginia
Charleston
Johnson relief tour by Pittsburg committee leaders
Chairman MecCreery of the Pittsburg Relief Committee and Secretary Marvin visited Johnstown to assess damage. They accompanied several others and noted no funds yet for the Commission. MecCreery urged self help with strong appeal to local people to contribute and support relief.
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MecCreery
Pittsburg
European trip plans with Magee and von Bornhorst
Mr. George M. von Bornhorst departed for New York last night to join Chris Magee. Senator Ratan and his wife also left for Washington, then to Europe next Wednesday, with Magee’s sister C. J. Magee accompanying to Paris.
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George M. von Bornhorst
New York
Chris Magee
Senator Ratan
Washington
Europe
Paris
Magee
C. J. Magee
Pittsburg Quiet After Holiday Exodus With Firework Ban
Pittsburg saw a steady exodus on a cool clear holiday with few crowds in streets and bars mostly empty. Excursion boats to Chartiers and McKee's Rocks, and rail trips, carried crowds all day. late trains reached the city after midnight. Firecrackers and fireworks were restricted by order but largely used. arrests for concealed weapons occurred with a $30 fine. One parade by the Order of Foresters passed Shingiss Park before a late quiet night.
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Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
Venice
Chartiers
McKee's Rocks
West Pennsylvania
Chic Brown
Drue Petit
Cenday
Salaaa
Order of Forestera
Shingias Park
Smithfield
Third Avenue
Grant
Yee Market
Beventh Street
Liberty
Sixth Avenue
Wood
Shingiss Park
Wilkinsb
Massive Holiday Excursions At Union Depot Draw Thousands
City crowds swarmed Union depot as trains carried an estimated 10 000 travelers to country resorts and presi grounds amid bright day crowds. Fort Wayne line reported 500 passengers, West Penn 8000 in total, with extensive outflow to Brackenridge, Freeport, Apollo and Blairsville. No accidents marred the holiday travel and station clerks noted thousands in excursion traffic.
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Union Depot
Presi
Sach
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fort Wayne Ae
U. Wn
Pear
Sewickley
West Penn
Utler
Apollo
Blair
Hoss Grove
Pittsburg
A Day's Sport At Morgarze for Incorrigibles
A Fourth of July athletic event at Morganza Reform School drew many visitors from Pittsburgh. In Oakwood grove near the boys' buildings divisions A through F competed in tug of war. The day ended with a banquet and a patriotic brass band concert for the youths.
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Morgarze
Reform School
Morganza
Pittsburg
Oakwood
Yes
Randall Club Hosts Quiet Open House Evening
The Randall Club held its regular monthly meeting last night with few attendees and a casual open house. Guests enjoyed a small display of crackers and fireworks and a generally pleasant social atmosphere.
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Randall Club
Accidents and Incidents Reported Across City Streets
A flood of accidental injuries and fires litters this report from Westmoreland to Allegheny. Victims include John Cocurane with a crushed arm, Roman candle burns on Jane Street, and Carl Johnson hurt in a reaf accident. Alleyway fires, damaged property, and minor injuries from fireworks and falls are described, with hospitalizations and arrests noted among the incidents. The article lists multiple burn and fracture cases, a lost watch theft, and a cable car fall causing skull fracture, all within the local streets and venues.
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John Cocurane
West Penn Hospital
Westmoreland County
William Schuckman
Jane Street
South Eighteenth
Johnson
Allegheny
Carson
South Fifteenth
Thomas Murray
Fred Rich
Albert Dov Gass
Kaystone Colored Baseball Club
Philipsburg
Watercure Club
Wil Dove Hesty
No. S14
Bedford Avenue
Daniel
Fred Teaofel
South Tenth
Carson Streets
John Watson
Wytie Avenue
Roberta Street
James Street
Wilkinsburg Fourth of July Picnic Draws 3000 plus Visitors
The Wilkinsburg borough marks its Grand Celebration of the Fourth with a large crowds, trains crowded with eastbound riders, a barbecue featuring roasted ox, and extensive decorations. Speakers reflect on Independence, Braddock’s defeat site, and the Declaration, urging unity and Christian spirit amid materialism as fireworks light up the night.
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Wilkinsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wood Street
Penn Avenue
Georgia
Braddock
Fort Duquesne
Washington
Great Meadows
Ascher
Great Friday sale and whiskey ads dominate Fifth Avenue
The page blends whiskey brand promotions from Guckenheimer and Schmidt with a Friday sacrifice sale of dress goods, parasols, and silk suits. Advertisements tout Pure Rye Whisky, Hermitage and Old Crow options, Guckenheimer, McBrayer, and La Matilde cigars. retailers offer bargains on ginghams, satin fabrics, and lace. Public notices bridge to a Johnstown excursion by B & C R R offering special trains.
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Monogram
Gilwon
Bocas & Bunl
W. H. McBrayer
Old Crow
Hermitage
Bond & Lillard
OF. C
Hume, Carlisle
Mellwood
Nelson
Aan
Schmidt
Fifth Avenue
Iity
Incidents of a Day in Two Cities Condensed for Reading
A crowded blotter of urban mishaps and minor crimes reports several incidents from two cities. Notable items include a robbery at a Carson Street store with $11 stolen, a girl run over by a carriage on East Allegheny, arrests for selling liquor without license, and multiple suspicions of wrongdoing.
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Larry Murray Fishing Club
Scheminatauen Tanto Wads Stata
Dora Seapilseadivogis Nase
D. T. Lew
Larimer Avenue
East End
JosErg Fereon
Brushton
Winones MeceCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad
James Stevenson
Mia F. E
Carson Street
Bash
East
Allegheny
Jon
Coxewelly
Brokax
Southigh Street
Mixk
Flaherty
Taterpoteet
Eee
Shafer
Brecka
Brevor O'Coxxon
Omaha
Neb
St. Xavier's Academy
Latrobe
Mike Rosist
Peter Marcam
Eleventh Ward
Seventh Avenue
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Mckeesport
Merey Church
Bod Hilterbrand
the Arch Church
Connor
Chaurch
Ida Cassiday
Pineburg
Galvin
Quakers
Giants
Galvinic Battery
Hanlon
Miller
Cain’t Webber
Ulder
Rinko Battery
Berkshire
Phillies
Drees
McCreery
of For Europe
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Aliquippa Grove
Youngstown
Tes
Anderson
Booes & Bvut
Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis
G. W. Schmidt
City
M’kee
John Dalzell
Father Lambing
Washington Infantry
Wellsville Guards
Wiltkinsburg Sabers
Grand Army
Sons of Veterans
Keeoe's Grove
Freeman
Kinsburg
Ee Dalzel
Mr, Dalzell
Lexington and Concord
Bonker Hill
Valley Forge
Yorktown
Great Britain
Tahoe
John Adsma
America
Franklin
Chatham
Laxinston
Concord
Casary
Ieee Pvery Bar
Ana
Deaf and Dumb Institute
McKee's Grove
Donee
Eve
India
Cea
Arcell & Jones
Fifth Ave
Bocas & Bus
la Matilde Ranch
W. Scumupr
Eee Ee Ae
Ose Marae
Oderty
Mt. E
Guckenheimer
He Hermitage
Moas
Large
Ee Renee
Bum
West Ci Ua
Boccés & Bug
Porutaar Gaalleey
EIDD
Price
Fleming Bros
Boces & Bun
Johnstown
Federal
Uwf
T. Ty
Halla
Thompson Brothers
Federal Street
Hewprices & Co
Federal At
Horne
Ginghams
Lacines
Sarah
Glo
Mark
Downs
JOS. Horne & CO
Ems
Cormany
Ordars
Joseph Dietter Sige Anager
Ana Sole
Twenty-eighth Ward
George Berger
Perry
Iria Gibbooth
Waener
Soctond P
Ation
Jonn Gran
Michael Flaherty
Dear McKelvey
Brokaw
Carnegies
Homestead Steel Mil
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Harrisburg
Danville
Amalgamated Association
Wheo
County Democracy
Raip
Ross Grove
Amaign
Woibe
William Mason
All Kans
Viseice
M. Es ‘Wimnelereroigne
Paddie
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