Glove Link Deepens Murder Suspect Turmoil
In the coroner's inquest, a dogskin glove matching a color found near the window of the deceased strengthens suspicion on Captain Mervyn. He denies ownership of the second glove and insists a missing one explains its presence while testimonies from Gulston and Carne complicate the case. The window, ground and drawing room layout are scrutinized as investigators seek a plausible escape path for the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Arrowsmith
Ronald Mervyn
Gulston
Hendricks
Mervyn
Mr. Carne
Reginald Carne
Pete
Galston
Carne
Regi
A Murder Trial Opens with Dramatic Inquest Twist
At Carnesford, Captain Ronald Mervyn faces a coroner's inquest into the murder of Miss Margaret Carne. He admits a quarrel and a missing glove, but claims no intent to harm. The jury prepares to hear whether the evidence warrants a full trial.
Edison Patented Invention to Prevent Lamp Bursting
Thomas A. Edison of Llewellyn Park New Jersey receives a patent for incandescent lamps that prevents carbon particles from traveling to the glass. The globe is coated with a transparent semi liquid conductive film made from melted phosphoric anhydride and water. A glass iron piece and phosphoric anhydride with controlled water complete the setup. The patent is described as very valuable and entirely new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Llewellyn Park
N.J
La Perla Del Fumar and Local Advertisements
Havana cigars for sale in Pittsburgh listed at multiple hotels with vendors and addresses. Also advertised are second hand upright pianos at low prices, Baeverlein beer during river contamination, baby portraits at Aufrecht's Elite gallery, and a selection of wines and spirits from G W Schmidt and Max Klein. Multiple names and addresses appear in promotional items.
Millet the artist who starved for fame and love
The article recounts Millet born 1814 near Greville, his poverty and struggle after leaving farm life for Paris. He painted the Milkmaid amid hardship while his wife fell ill. Despite praise from connoisseurs, sales were scarce until the Salon offered 500 francs. He ripped the note, mourned his wife, and later recovered, marrying again, with his later works bearing her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millet
Angelus
Urban II
Mary
Gabriel
Ava Maria
Longfellow
Evangeline
Jean Francois Millet
Grachy
Greville
France
Faer
Ceowads
Paris
Nat
Miller
Europe
Anecene
Morton
Woman Reunites with Lost Basket on Ferry
A Chartiers woman left a basket on the ferry boat William Thaw yesterday. The basket contained the woman’s pocketbook with eighty dollars. She returned to the ferry after realizing the loss and notified Chief Brown of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers
William Thaw
Chief Brown
Beaver Becomes Boomtown With Railties and Beautified Streets
Beaver eyes a dramatic push of growth as railways projected and streets widen to 100 foot avenues with 12 foot sidewalks. 78 lots sold on a new plateau near a ten acre wooded park as Senator Quay backs river improvements and new connections aim to link Rochester to Pittsburg and Western railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Charles Somers
Senator Quay
Rochester
Pittsburg and Western Railway
New Brighton
Beaver Fall
Lake Erie
Flood Commission Clarifies 1 700 000 Relief Expenditures
Scott Miller and Marvin of the State Flood Commission explain that about 1 700 000 dollars may cover both expenditures and appropriations for Johnstown relief. They detail Pittsburgh 250 000 Philadelphia 200 000 state 500 000 and Conemaugh valley 500 000 as components, with vouchers kept and funds from Drexel Co and Thompson Co. The group cites ongoing audits and patience while noting incomplete public disclosure of a full report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Flood Commission
Johnstown
Messrs
Scott
Marvin
Miller
Commission
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Conemaugh Valley
Beaver
Harrisburg
Kramer
Fitler
Drexel & Co
W. R. Thompson & Co
Reuben Miller
Sympathy in Australia for Johns town Sufferers
A Brisbane letter reports a monster gathering on Tonka night at Wickane Church for Johns town disaster relief. Rev G D Bussar preached The Great American Disaster with reminiscences. £1,000 raised for survivors. Fisk Jubilee Singers contributed. appeal asks colonies to remit more funds next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrep Statees Conavlaree
Brisbane
Queensland
Australia
Lectare
G. D. Busacar
Wickane
Tonka
Western Theological Seminary
Allegheny City
Johnstown
Fisk
The
United
Groner Haeris
United States
Local items report multiple arrests and incidents
Jonns Negley was knocked down by a four run away team near State alley and Fifth avenue yesterday, breaking his collar bone. Dennis Sullivan was jailed without bail by Justice of the Peace Thomas Lowry at Braddock for burglary. Two watches were stolen from a Mrs. unknown at 10 o'clock Thursday. John Lamb, William Patton, John Quinn and Eugene Carroll were committed in default of bail. Alderman McKenna presided over a larceny case involving Daniel Boshne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonns Negley
State Alley
Fifth Avenue
Thomas Lowry
Braddock
Dennis Sullivan
Heise
Peter Barnett
Yesreepar John Lamb
William Patton
John Quinn
Eugene Carroll
Alderman McKenna
Daniel Boshne
Beecham’s Pills and Beauty Soaps Featured in Ad Copy
A compact historical ad blurb touts Beecham’s Pills for bilious and nervous ailments and Peass Soap for a beautiful complexion. The line includes We Fun Seager promoting a cor renal eons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
Peaas
Cooper's Bondsmen Chosen for Philadelphia Collector Role
Senator Cooper qualified as Collector of the Port of Philadelphia at 11 A.M. and named six bondsmen including Samuel A. Crozer and General William Lilly. The bond total reached 340000 dollars with several signers from Delaware County and Philadelphia. Cooper pledged harmony in the Republican party and said no anti McManes appointments would be made. He planned to go to Washington to file the bond after dinner at the Lafayette Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cooper
Beaver
Penrose
Senate
Martin
Delaware
Mauch Chunk
Carbon County
Samuel A. Crozer
Upland
Delaware County
William Lilly
Isaac Johnson W. Y. Hoopes
Samuel W. Hawley
Media
Joseph J. Martin
General Lilly
Sterling Republican
Charles A. Porter
Dr. L. 8. Filbert
Best B. McAvoy
John W. Woode
Senator Penrose
John M. Scott
Thomas B. McAvoy
Ingham
Bell
Lafayette Hotel
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
The
Lafayette
Maltby
Baker
Harmer and
O'Neill
Hamilton Disston
Internal Revenue
David H. Lane
Lector Cooper
Custom House
M'Manes
anti-McManés
McManes
Republican Party
James McManes
Collector Cooper
Kensinger's Comeback After Catarrhal Illness Report
Pittsburg amateur baseball figure Louis Kensinger describes a long struggle with nasal and chest ailments that affected hearing sight and breathing. After treatment by Drs. Copeland & Blair his health improved enabling him to return to work and sing without strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kensinger
Pittsburg
Woolslayer
Thirty-ninth Street
Penn Avenue
Mr. Kensinger
Drs. Copeland & Blair
Lawrenceville
Nichols
Keasinger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pittsburg Dispatch
Eary
Ervyn
Guiston
Nodea
Miss Carne
Carnes
Carnesford
Teo
Margaret Carne
Donald
the En
Mackenzie
Supto Co
Edison
Havana Key
Smithfield St
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Ave
Lor & Hornn
Max Klein
Aufrecht
Market Street
California Wines
Angelica
Muscatel
Edgar Fawcett
Augtralia
Cooper's Bondsmen
Blooker
Rorer
Phila
George K. Stevenson & Co
U.& Depot
Mercer ST
New York
H. Robertson
Scotland
Co Medical Institute
Ral
Polypathic I
Penn Ave
Jedt-P
Woolslayer Street
Drs. Copeland
Blair
Copeland
Tieat
Ing
Sixth Avenue
Catarra
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