Slot Cigars Patent Clash In Pittsburgh Legal Battle
A Pittsburgh inventor claims his slot cigar machine infringes Ohio patents and faces potential legal action amid blue law scrutiny. Reports say Ohio firm B F Schwab & Co markets similar devices with the Lima, Ohio rights holder Pefferday backing. Local tests show machines at hotels and stores drawing attention from the Law and Order League as officials weigh possible injunctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Sod Order League
Dispatch
United States Patent Office
Uncle Sam
Mr. Askins
Hotel Duquesne
Ohio
Pefferday
B. F. Schwab & Co
Lima
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Law and Order League
Patent Office
Askins
Pennsylvania
Anchorite of Mt Washington Faces Reporter on Mountain
The Law and Order chief, seething, refuses interview with a reporter from The Dispatch. The reporter pursues questions, but the captain passes by and retreats, leaving the Mount Washington area to wonder what occult incident might have sour ed the official’s temper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Law and Order
Mt. Washington
Vendors Test Blue Law On Sunday Lemonade Sales
In Allegheny and Pittsburgh areas shoppers and vendors push lemonade and soda sales despite blue law restrictions. Druggist Koercher and John A. Martin report brisk business while awaiting court decisions on the legality of selling beverage drinks on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koercher
Allegheny
Mr. Kaercher
Pittsburg
John A. Martin
Martin
Casino
Carson Street
Seven Prisoners Sent to Workhouse by Magistrate Hyndman
Seven of 27 prisoners at the Central station were sent to the workhouse by Magistrate Hyndman. Sadie Durant, seen intoxicated with five men near the Catholic college, was jailed for days. Impersonators Charles Irwin and Walker received 30 days. Others faced 30 day terms or fines for disorderly conduct and ordinance violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Hyndman
Sadie Durant
Catholic College
Charles Irwin
Ay Walker
William Stocks
Diamond Street
Kate Williams
Gilbert
Frank McMahon
Israel Firman
H. Bennett
Abe Damaine
Hospitals Branching Out In Southside Parish Plans
The St Michael’s parish in Southside, the city’s wealthiest and most German area, owns orphanage and school grounds with no debt. A parochial residence nears completion and a foundling home and hospital are planned on nearby sites. Southside Hospital seeks to expand by leasing five rooms next to its building on South Twenty second street to handle rising cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's
Southside
Southside Hospital
South Twenty-second Street
Polish Church Plans New South Fifteenth Street Temple
The South Fifteenth street Polish congregation moves to build a handsome new church on a vacant lot nearby. Plans are set, bids received, and a decision on the foundation date is to be announced next week. About 1,500 Poles on the Southside, largely Roman Catholic, are expected to fund the project.
While He Slept A Mop on the Hill Victim of Pickpockets
John Neville dozed on Kirkpatrick near Alder man Patterson’s house and was relieved of a $45 gold watch and $3.50 in change by a fast thief. Officer Kitzkasky chased the suspect toward Bedford avenue and the man escaped. Neville reported the loss at the Eleventh ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Neville
Alderman Patterson
Kirkpatrick
Kitzkasky
Bedford Avenue
Neville
Eleventh Ward
Arc Light Plant to Supply City Lights
Workmen from East End Electric Light Company begin ground breaking to install arc light machinery and generators expected to complete the plant within a month. City lights to be operated from this single facility, replacing partial supply from Alleghany County Light Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Officer James Wilson Arrests Charles Eppinger in Allegheny Parks
Officer James Wilson arrested Charles Eppinger in Allegheny parks last night and jailed him on a charge of embezzlement. The case was filed before Deputy Jones by Paul Daeene knived on last Tuesday to sey Manos Bible. The judge stated the law did not pay them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Charles Eppinger
Allegheny Parks
Oenes
Paul D Ae
Sey Manos Bible
Robert Smith Arrested on Alleged Isroeny Charge
Robert Smith was arrested last night by Officer Johnson on the charge of Isroeny of a gold from a property on operene street. A property was found on son and he was taken to the Allegheny jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Smith
Johnson
Son
Allegheny
Still in a tangle over Penneyluna case hearing
Miss Mary Penneyluna describes fear and control by the Hilkey group and claims she will not return to them. Her brother Alexander disputes guardian claims, while agents move to seek a court guardian to shield her from the Hilkeys as details of the alleged conspiracy unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penneyluns
Pearson
Mary Penneyluna
Miss Hilkey
Alexander Penneyluna
Mr. Penneyluna
Mary
Penluna
O'Brien
Ellsworth Street
Allegheny
Alexander
Hilkey
Alexander Penneylina
Mothé
Emma Hilkey
Hattie Dickson
Joseph Dickson
Widen Diamond Street Faces Legal Test and Vote
District records show Select Council plans a special meeting to pass the Diamond Street widening ordinance over the mayor's veto. A property holder writes to defend the project, arguing remonstrances covered only 12 feet of frontage and asserting the city would gain around 100000 dollars in taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Aos Common
Morrow
Common Council
Diamond Street
Diamond #tree
Market House
OD Street
Ian
Oresi
Army Pay Station Opens In Pittsburgh
General John A. Witcher arrives from Newport Barracks to establish a city pay office. He will disburse 400000 to 500000 dollars annually in currency to service members, with payrolls nationwide totaling over 27000000 dollars last year. The general, linked to Major Armes and veteran of Custer’s campaigns, plans to rent central office space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Witcher
Newport Barracks
Seventh Avenue
Pittsburg
General Witcher
Custer
Hainsworth to Leave Pittsburgh Steel Casting for West
Mr William Hainsworth of the Pittsburgh Steel Casting Company will sever ties with the firm and depart for the West after settling his interests. He is renowned as the inventor of the famous cast steel gun manufactured at the Pittsburgh works last year and will join in Seattle Washington Territory to pursue the steel business there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventor
William Hainsworth
Pittsburg Steel Casting Company
West
Pittsburg Steel Casting Works
Hainsworth
Seattle
Washington Territory
Shell game arrests at Penn Avenue gambling house
At the Twelfth ward station hearing Magistrate McKenna disposed of six colored men captured in a Penn avenue shell gambling house. Testimony described a nightly shell gambling scheme. Each prisoner was fined and costs. Ambrose Bird, proprietor, was held for a hearing later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Ward
McKenna
Penn Avenue
Ambrose Bird
Pittsburg Man Falls From Window in Fifth Avenue Accident
John Sullivan of Pittsburg walked into the Hussey building on Fifth avenue and fell from a second story window while asleep. He sustained a broken right leg and was taken to his boarding house on Third avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sullivan
Pittsburg
Hussey
Fifth Avenue
Third Avenue
Installation of grand lodge officers set for October 16
A six member committee of grand lodge officers Knights and Ladies of Honor met at 44 Washington street to plan the public installation of grand lodge officers in this city on October 16 at Lafayette Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Washington Street
Lafayette Hall
Another Boy Drowns in Monongahela River
About 2 o clock yesterday Robert Bender 11 son of Officer George Bender of the Southside police force went swimming at Becks Run with companions They urged each other to jump from an abutment into the water He leaped in and was swept away by the swift swollen current and drowned His body had not yet been recovered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order League
Trowne Bros
Smithfield Street
Seventh Avenue
Cyreses
Central
High Feather
Robert Bender
George Bender
Southside
Monongahela River
Beck’s Run
Bender
Jesus
God
London
England
Paris
French Republic
France
Edinburg
Elevate the Town Says Superintendent Malone After Johnstown Visit
Superintendent Malone of Construction for the new Government building returned from Johnstown with plans to raise town standards. He aims to adjust the layout to align with high railroad track levels to prevent future hazards and ensure town safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
Johnstown
M. L. Malone
Toonell
The Bird Is Caged Again Ambrose Bird A Gambler Held
Ambrose Bird whose gambling house was raided Saturday night was committed by Magistrate McKeohn to tonite bearing on Tuesday for keeping a gambling house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Bird
McKeohn
Union Station Visitors Depart for Summer Travels
James P. Witherow travels East while W. D. Maher and his wife leave for Roanoke Virginia for the summer. Joseph Craig of Globe Refining Co goes to Philadelphia. Grance W. Reep and wife head to New York for several days visiting friends. Frank Van Dusen, Assistant General Passenger for Pennsylvania Company, leaves for Baltimore on business. William J. Smith of the American Flint Workers Association departs for Baltimore. Maggie Couitz, daughter of Patrick, plans a year abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Witherow
W. D. Maher
Roanoke
Joseph Craig
Globe Refining Company
Philadelphia
Grance W.reep
New York
Frank van Dusen
Pennsylvania
Neteas Nea Een
Ets
Oreason
William J. Smith
American Flint Om Workers’ Association
Balti Evey Ree
Conee
Maggie Couilz
Patrick Wre Apne
The Sabbath as national bulwark and traitor’s fate
In London and Edinburgh Sunday observance is praised as a duty and a moral pillar. Rev Charles E Locke uses Benedict Arnold to illustrate treachery against the country, urging Pittsburg to strict Sabbath keeping and warning of divine and social penalties for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
M. E
Charles Edward Locke
London
Benedict Arnold
Jesus Christ
Christ
Woman Bites Officer During Speak-Easy Bust
Ellen Smith was arrested by Officer Bell yesterday afternoon at Bedford Avenue and Pppore Street after she allegedly bit him on the right hand during a struggle. The incident, linked to multiple speak-easies in the neighborhood, led to her confinement at the Blev eoth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Smith
Bell
Bleveoth Ward
Miss Smith
Bedford Aevance Street
Pppore
Jeny Shenderty
Italian men held over street quarrel with scalp wound
John Antilio and Joseph Viggino, two Italians, were arrested by Officer Mess after a quarrel at Forbes Street and Land Avenue. Antilio suffered an ugly scalp wound from a blow by Viggino with a stone. They were jailed in the Fourteenth Ward station on charges of disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Antilio
Joseph Viggino
Mess
Fourteenth Ward
Forbes Street
Land Avenue
Antilio
Viggino
Woman Found Wandering on Frankstown Avenue Near Penn
A woman was found wandering yesterday afternoon along Frankstown Avenue near Penn Avenue. Officer Dunn took her to the Nineteenth Ward station house where she gave the name Mrs. Mary Ward and said she lived at Scho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankstown Avenue
Penn Avenue
Dunn
Nineteenth Ward
Mary Ward
Scho
Four Southside burglaries shock Birmingham residents
Four homes on the Southside were robbed Friday and Saturday night. Items taken include cash, watches, and cigars, with thieves even smoking in one victim's parlor. Notable losses: $900, two gold watches, and a chain. other houses reported ransacked cupboards and missing small amounts. Residents fear police inaction as burglaries cluster within a block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Birmingham
H. C. Gearing
Sydney Street
Mr. Gearing
Frederick
James Gearing
Gearing
Henry Shook
W. H. Leonard
Syde Street
W. H. Davis
Larkins Alley
Hunting an Heir to Ben Trimble Estate
A Cincinnati Enquirer advertisement seeking Theodore Trimblegg of Pittsburg hints at real estate and money. A Dispatch reporter found no Trimble who matched, while others named Trimble offered no light. The piece suggests heirs of Ben Trimble may be sought by administrators or guardians following prior litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Theodore Trimblegg
Pittsburg
T. L. Trimble
Allegheny
Ore Trimble
John Trimble
Ben Trimble
Variety Theater
Gas Leaks Trigger Tank Fire Injuries In Maryland Town
A well on the Clinton-Mitchell-Vankirk lands produced at a high rate and gas caused a tank fire as crews tried to manage a heavy flow. Four feet of oil remained in the tank. several workers were injured including an elderly man with serious burns and a man named Todd who broke his collar bone while leaping from the tank. Other crews from Mason McCaugh Clark and Smith McMillan were reported to be waiting for updates and due to arrive by midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuineros
Clinton-Mitchell-Vankirk
Hanny
Todd
Mason McCaugh
Clark
Smith-McMillan
Thanking the Musicians at German Trades Assembly Concert
The German Trades Assembly held a regular meeting yesterday afternoon. The concert at Grand Central Rink was reported a success artistically and financially. Resolutions were adopted thanking the Musical Protective Union Profs Keller and Zitterbart and all performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Trades Assembly
Grand Central Rink
Musical Protective Union
Profs. Keller and
Zitterbart
Mary Connors Found Wandering Near Brady Street
Mrs. Mary Connors, an elderly resident of 105 Washington Street, was found wandering on Second Avenue near Brady Street last night. Officer Madigan escorted her to the Fourteenth Ward station house. he noted this was the third such occurrence in three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Connors
Washington Street
Second Avenue
Brady Street
Madigan
Fourteenth Ward
Cyclone Hits Coloraine District in Manitoba
A heavy cyclone swept over the Coloraine district in Manitoba yesterday, causing damage and prompting reports reaching the city. Local observers note strong winds and possible structural impacts as authorities assess after the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WinxwiPee
Coloraine
Yester- Fe
Inquest and incidents from two cities in brief
The coroner will hold inquest into Kate Conroy who died at 2 Old Avenue. William Sweeney was caught after fleeing Morganca by Officer Fowler on the street bridge. A Sons of Temporaries basket social is set for Moor head's Hall tomorrow at 6 PM. An alarm at 46 Penn Avenue due to rubbish fire was quickly Extinguished with aid. Two local police notes report a pocketbook found on Boston Street. a picnic at a Knights of St George event at the Brighton grove. 62 kegs seized during a gathering and men taken to the lockup.
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Kate Conroy
Old Avenue
William Sweeney
Morganca
Fowler
Street Bridge
Sons of Temporaries
Moorhead
Grant Street
Second Avenue
Penn Arvenua
Ikele Tiernan
Boston Street
Pitwburr
McKeesport
Youghingheny
Becks Run
Pearson
Samuel Holden
William Kewn
Berths
William Me.Kelvey
Allegheny Police Force
Eny
Allegheny
Brighton
Knights of St George
Dobmatewestiverees
Peticipants
Yankee Doodle Doo Incident Spurs Beer Fight in Millvale
Henry Schoor of Millvale was shot by Charles Hildehoff after a dispute over beer kegs and taunts from local children. Schoor, hit in the upper leg, was resting and not critically injured. Hildehoff was committed by Justice Young of Millvale on felonious assault and shooting charges.
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Henry Schoor
Millvale
Charles Hildehoff
Schoor
DisPatch
Dutchy
Hildehoff
Hildehof
Iloor
Eildehoff
Winnie Resists Father’s Efforts to Return Her Home
John Morris of Youngstown Ohio visited Central station to interview his 19 year old daughter Winnie who was taken from Old Avenue. Morris claims she suffered abuse and slander at home and Winnie says she has always acted rightly. Aunt supposedly sent for her and Inspector McAleese handed her to Agent Dean to locate a home.
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John Morris
Youngstown, C
Winnie
Old Avenue
Central Station
Inspector McAleese
Dean
Cleveland and Rotars Excursions Train Schedule
Trains will leave Union Station at 6 A M and 12 45 P M central time on Thursday. Tickets are valid for return until July 28. California Claret data 2s Ss Sat 95 and 97 Fifth-saan ele.
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Cleveland and
Rotars
P., F. Yone Andcc.& P. RK KR
Union Station
California
Amusing sidewalk arrest in Harlem involving clergyman and two companions
Rev. W. R. Mackay rector of St. Peter's P. E. Church along with organist Wesley Dermits and Thomas J. Garland were arrested by Policeman Lockwood for riding on a sidewalk near St. Ann's avenue. They claimed ignorance of the ordinance and appeared at Morrisiana Police Court, then released. News from New York described the trio as en route from Pittsburg to New London when halted by the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Mackay
St. Peter's P. E. Church
Wesley Bdermits
St. Peter's
Thomas J. Garland
Harlem
St. Ann's Avenue
Chester Avenue
Lockwood
Guardian of the Law
Mackay
Morrisiana
New York
Pittsburg
New London
Conn
Bobby
Connecticut
Women and Men Brought Before Magis trate at Nineteenth Ward
Eight people appeared before Magis trate H at the Nineteenth ward station yesterday morning. Jack Conroy John Haymaker Patrick Powles Philip Stark George Sligger J Forsythe Martha Wilson and Mrs Murray faced charges. Six men paid fines for being at large while the two women were jailed for some offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Conroy
John Haymaker
Patrick Powles
Philip Stark
George Sligger
J. Forsythe
Martha Wilson
Mrs. Murray
Nineteenth Ward
Aone
Senate
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Wishart
Craig
Pittacus N
Hagel Kirken
Row
Foundling
South Fifteenth Street
Robert
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Pittsburg Dispatch
Emma Takes
Charge
Emis Hilkey
Emma
Marry
Mr. Hainsworth
Alderman McKenna
C. E. Locke
Arnold
Republic
Prince of Darkness
Easies
Oakland
Frankstown Avene
Walhalla Mauues No
Pliteburg
Manitoba
Amfrecht
Elite
Market Street
Pinu & Yente
Fifth Ave
Plisner
Fromn
DRC
McLane
Fleming Brothers
Pitts
Burg
St. Louis
isSachr
Bargains
Dorset
Thompson Brothers
Reg Feperal
JUS. Horne & CO
Ameri
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Batustes
India
Horne & CO
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