Notable International Case Links Hungary Extradition Precedent
The article discusses a Pittsburg precedent in cross border crime trials. Consul Schamberg seeks Austrian testimony costs for Hungarian witnesses in the Loksa murder case. It recounts prior Austrian extradition efforts and a Mount Washington incident involving an Austrian impostor who robbed a Philadelphia-area family, leading to conviction and partial money recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Schamberg
Clearfield County
Toe Disratch
Bschamberg
Royal Court of Hungary
Schamberg
John
Mike Ivan
George Murin
Joseph Loksa
Mike Tyan
John Ivan
Austria
Andrew Ivan
Stephen Toma
Scamberg
Clearfield
Washington City
Joseph Lokea
Hungary
Johnstown
Disturbances at Allegheny Grocers Picnic
A lively Allegheny retailers picnic at Ross Grove on the West Penn Railroad ended with a fight on the last train home. David MacGrew of Fourth Avenue was severely beaten. a gold watch valued at 75 dollars was stolen from William J. Wolf of 2616 Sarah Street during the event. An unidentified man was arrested for suspicion, lodged at Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Ross’ Grove
West Penn
David MacGrew
Fourth Avenue
William J. Wolf
Sarah Street
Wolf
Denniston and Robinson
Market Street
Central Station
M.J. Wolf
Carson Street
Southside
Ross Grove
Auction Set for 15 Fire Department Horses
The Department of Public Safety will auction 15 veteran fire department horses on Monday. Chief Evans notes the horses lack notable pedigree or heroic deeds, but they served faithfully and well, though they have lost some vim and hinder engines from reaching fires quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Evans
Palace Restaurant Planned for Exposition Grounds
The Executive and Building Committees of the Exposition Society met on the grounds yesterday and decided to erect a restaurant between the main build and machinery hall. The 60 by 100 foot L shaped structure will extend over the boulevard to the water and contain 6,000 feet of space. The cost estimate was not fully stated in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Society
Break in Bloomfield sewer blocks Main Street repair work
Workmen struggle on Main Street at Strand's brewery as a massive sewer break near an 80 to 90 foot ravine hampers progress. With earth sliding and only six inches cleared yesterday, officials fear a heavier slip or flooded upper basin could worsen damage and raise repair costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Hunter
Hercules
Main Street
Strand’s
Sixteenth Ward
Red Pond
Center Avenue
Re flooring Sharpsburg Bridge with oak planks
The Sharpsburg bridge has been re floored with three inch oak planking replacing the old planking. The 3000 foot bridge carried iron wagons and street cars and the $10000 project took ten men nearly two months to complete with slow progress to allow traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
William Taylor Dies at 89 Weighing 292 Pounds
William Taylor, longtime resident of Mr. Washington, died at his home 19 McClure avenue. He weighed 292 pounds at death and had been unable to walk easily for some time due to his size. A buggy accident on Maple street caused injuries shortly before, with traces breaking and a person named Beech involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Taylor
Washington
McClure Avenue
Taylor
Heinrich
Not Half Enough Money for Cathedral Decorations
Very Rev. Stephen Wall rector of St. Paul's Cathedral returned from New York where he met artists about interior decoration. He stated he had not decided on designs because he lacks half enough money to complete the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Wall
D. D
St. Paul's Cathedral
New York
Pollots About Pitteburgers and Wide Acquaintances
A crowded society note records several arrivals and departures in town. Guests include Hugh Laughlin from East Palestine and William Kuhn from the East End, with others at hotels such as the Monongahela and Seventh Avenue. The item also mentions professional exchanges, travel plans to Cape May and Oakland, and a funeral party en route to Harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteburgers
Hugh Laughlin
East Palestine
William R. Kuhn
East End
Detroit
Dr. H. King
Painesville, O
Anderson
D. J. McConnell
Steubenville
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Charles W. Mackey
Franklin, Pa
Monongahela House
David Kirk
Bradford
H. 8
Shairon
Harrisburg
George Campbell
Smithfield
Cape May
Governor halts Flemon extradition orders for next Tuesday
Governor Beaver signed an order restraining Flemon's extradition warrant and ordering all parties to appear before him next Tuesday at 4 PM in Harrisburg. Flemon remains in Allegheny county custody as lawyers and a deputation of colored preachers press for further review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
E. F. Flemon
Uniontown
G W. Wureell
J. H. Baldwin
Pittsburg
Flemon
Harrisburg
Allegheny County
Southline
Warnell
Holliday
Ares Allen
Clinton
Broadax
Ewing Cosasin
Colonel Echols
Judge Ewing
Justice Sterrett
Yeldell
Ewing
Philadelphia
Postmaster Likely to Be Replaced in Pittsburg
A late Washington telegram indicates James McKean will be appointed Pittsburg postmaster within a week or two. Postmaster General Wanamaker may visit Pittsburg soon, delaying the official appointment until after his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
James 5. McKean
Pittsburg
Wanamaker
Nannie Oppenheimer's Funeral to Be Held Today
Miss Nannie Oppenheimer, killed by a Pittsburg and Western freight train near Harmony on Tuesday, will be buried this afternoon. Her father Mr. Benjamin Oppenheimer and two brothers arrived from Atlantic City after the tragedy. funeral at the new Hebrew Cemetery on Perrysville road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Jonas
E. Klee
New York City
Nannie
Benjamin Oppenheimer
City
Atlantic City
Nannie Oppenheimer
Harmony
Pittsburg and Western
Allegheny
New Hebrew Cemetery
Perrysville Road
Businessmen plan Dehaven to Ems bus line over P. W. route
Local business people along the P. W. Railroad between Dehaven and Pittsburg propose a bus service connecting Dehaven with the West Penn Railway at Ems unless morning P. W. train delays are improved. They cite growing dissatisfaction with current schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dehaven
Pittsburg
P. W
West Penn
Ems
Freight wreck blocks line near Rock Point injures none
A collision on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad east of Rock Point involved two freight trains on the same track. An engine and several cars were rain down in the wreck but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Lake Erie
Rock Point
New Cable Laid on Pittsburg Fifth Avenue Line
A new cable over 10 000 feet long was installed between Washington Street power house and the Loop. The single inch and a quarter thick line was wound on a spool and guided through the openings to the wheel pit. The old method of splicing was avoided due to slope and loop concerns, and the car was slowly pulled along maintaining even altitude. The job finished about 4 30 with the splice secured and the system tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
Washington Street
Market Street
Citizens
Court House
Postoffice Plans for New Government Building Unveiled
Superintendent Malone reviews floor plans from Washington showing the first floor entirely devoted to the post office with central stamp and money order operations. Private offices line the corridor, elevators in each corner, and a Cherry alley entrance for mail wagons. Third floor holds two court rooms and fifth floor houses the Signal Service Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
Government
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Post Office
General Post Office
Cherry Alley
New York Post Office
Signal Service Bureau
Wake at Funeral Leads to Legal Clash in River Town
After John O'Brien a colored man dies his white widow Maggie O'Brien hosts a wake with neighbors. Alleged disorderly conduct during the wake leads to suits by Mike Ryan pallbearer and others for assault and battery and a later suit by Mrs O'Brien against Ryan. Warrants issued and hearings set for tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Brien
Water Street
Maggie O'Brien
Mike Ryan
O’brien
John Hanlan
A McKee
O'Brien
Landmark Cabin Demolished in Lawrenceville
A historic log cabin on Calvin Street near Forty-fifth Street was torn down yesterday. It was long inhabited by Peter Keller, now deceased, and stood about 60 years old from Lawrenceville’s farming settlement era. At Keller's death the property was sold to a new owner plan to build a brick house. The cabin had become dilapidated and uninhabitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Calvin Street
Forty-fifth Street
Peter Keller
Local items briefed from Barspringe and Allegheny notes
A mix of local notices reports Including a picnic planned at Silver Lake Grove August 3 and a Randall Club meeting for fete tickets A boy Devine injured at Black Diamond Steel Works A girl claiming a new name Maria Conly A tobacco firm offering 11000 for a cigar making machine A sewer incident at Red Pond hospital discharge of Roneet Mow A railroad survey denial and steamboat accident An industrial strike risk at West Superior docks school director votes and new teachers Ex police male Thompson arrested for threats Health official remarks on revolving sweepers and Allegheny health matters
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Barspringe Council LA Jr
U. A.M
Silver Lake Grove
Favca
Penn Avenue
Devine
Thirty-second Street
Black Diamond Steel Works
Central Station
Kate Murphy
Maria Conly
Randall Club
Fifth Avenue Congregational Church
Rock Point
Aspittsduerg Tobacco Firm
Hich
Cox Company
Roneet Mow
Red Pond
Coorrr
Edeburne & Cooper
Soon Tae Force
Highway Department
Hunter
O Pecy
Swans
Bradier
Allegheny
Ea Eee
Gymnasium fund drive for Pennsylvania Female College
An article reports plans to raise 5000 dollars for a dedicated gymnasium at the Pennsylvania Female College with subscriptions up to 25 dollars. Miss H E Pelletro travels to the East for a four week vacation and cannot comment on details. A Baltimore college gymnasium costing 10000 dollars is cited as evidence of strong support for women's physical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Female College
H. E. Pelletro
East
Long Island
Fifth Avenue
Pelletto
Accident Risks Child Falls Through Hatchway in Allegheny
A two year old nephew of Lewis Bronson of Sandusky Street fell 18 feet to a floor below when he leaped toward a hatchway cut in the floor. The uncle was unhurt. The child, bleeding from the nose and ear, suffered internal injuries. Dr Rankin said the outcome was uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Lewis Bronson
Sandusky Street
Bronson
Mr. Bronson
W. D. Rankin
Cinder Explosion Harms Engineer at Carbon Iron Works
A blast at the Carbon Iron Works near Thirty second and Smallman streets injured Engineer Martin, both legs nearly severed and ribs broken, with prognosis of doubtful recovery. Fire crews and ambulance responded. investigators cite contact with molten metal as likely cause. Thomas Cratt at Keystone Mill suffered facial burns from a natural gas flash the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon Iron Works
Thirty-second
Smallman Streets
West Penn
No. 3
Martin
Ater
Thomas Cratt
Keystone
House Falls to Pieces on Butler Street
A two story brick dwelling owned by Peter Schott trunk maker on Butler street near Thirty-fifth street collapsed yesterday. The old building stood behind Schott's factory and damaged a family home, with damages totaling about 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Schott
Butler Street
Thirty-fifth Street
Yesterda
Tragedy Strikes Italian Man Run Down by Train
Tony Agchia an Italian resident of Burcad was struck by a train that afternoon. He was rushed to Pulte W Penn Hospital but died two hours after arrival. He was 26 years old and married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Agchia
Burcad
Pulte W Penn Hospital
Governor and staff on state encampment tour visit Johnstown
Governor Beaver and staff arrived in Johnstown at 10 39 pm for a state encampment inspection. Prominent officers included Adjutant General Hastings and Generals Wylie and Snowden. The party switched trains at Union Station and proceeded to Grove City. efforts to meet the Governor at the station were unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Beaver
Union Station
West Penn Railroad
D. H. Hastings
War Department
West Penn
Grove City
West Penn Road
Hastings
Allegheny
Mounted police arrest two racers on Forbes Avenue
Officer Wachter of the mounted force chased two young men along Forbes Avenue and captured them, sending them to the Fourteenth ward station. Names given as F Flem ming and C ffting. The new force, two officers, will patrol Forbes and Hiland avenues to curb racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wachter
New Mounted Police
Forbes Avenue
Fourteenth Ward
F. Flemming
Brown
Forbes
Hiland
Scare Over Wool Tariff Rumor Says No Action Taken
Washington telegram reports Treasury officials deny any plan to reduce wool duties at Pittsburg. Jurisdiction error cited regarding Philadelphia surveyor and Pittsburg port. English wool duties set by law and changeable only by Congress. Unscoured wool priced at 10 cents per pound. scoured at 3 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Wages Reduced at Coal Valley Mines
The Foster Clark and Wood mines at Coal Valley restarted yesterday paying 214 cents per bushel. A miners committee agreed last Tuesday to accept a half cent wage cut after a firm meeting. All fourth pool mines have worked at the same rate in the past week, influencing third pool workers to yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Clark and
Wood
Coal Valley
Monongahea River
Demmler Bros Offer New Era Washer for Home Use
The Seman family highlights Demmler Bros at 526 and 528 Smithfield st as selling the New Era Washer. The device cleans bedclothes lace curtains and garments in a quarter of the usual time with no wear. Also advertised are evening excursion tickets for trains at 4:30 7:15 and 8:10 P M to Philadelphia and seaside resorts for $10 round trip, valid ten days.
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A. M. Fox
Chicago
Duquesne
Mary Schwartz
John R. & A. Murdoch
Cone
Meadville
Robert Sands
Richard Brophy
Gettysburg
Oakland
Cal
G. L. Cochran
St. Louis
Union Depot
D. Pearson
Treas
Philadelphia
Cape May Sur
Nellie
Asbury Park
Maggie Lemon
Garlie Powell
Franklin
Lenora Hunter
Turtle Creek
Bertha Lowenthal
Locust Street
Lewins
Uniontown
Birmingham Street Car Line
W. W. Patrick
Ine
Thomas H. Davis
Butler County
Davis
Seman
Demmler Bros
Smithfield St
Cape Y
Atlantic City
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Bedford Springs Train Connection Proposed For Weekdays
The Bedford Springs Hotel Company announces a direct train connection from Union Station at 11 o'clock to Bedford Springs via Huntingdon during the season on all days except Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Springs
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Station
Huntingdon
Public Sale Notice for Rice at West Penn Freight Station
Notice is given that on Saturday July 27 at 10 a.m a public sale will occur for 200 bags of rice. The sale takes place at West Penn freight station at the corner of Sandusky street and Church avenue in Allegheny City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn Freight
Sandusky Street
Church Avenue
Allegheny City
Imported Brandenberg Freres and assorted wines and goods
A catalog of imported wines including Medoec St Seteene St Julien and Chateau Lafitte, with case and bottle pricing. Also lists silk plush fabric, indigo chintzes, bleached table linen, gold tip umbrellas, rugs, and dress patterns. Multiple sellers including G W Scuurpr and Schmidt at Fifth Avenue addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandenberg Freres
Medoec
St. Seteene
St Julien
St. Pierrie
Obatesu
Chetan Keornie
Cee Ia Rosa
Chateau Mouton
Chateau Margeaux
Chateau Lafitte
G. W. Scuurpr
Fifth Avenue
City
TromTos E Bros
Federal St
Ally
Electric Consolidation Predicted In Heated Patent Case
Fort Wayne lawyer predicts eventual consolidation of Westinghouse and Edison firms amid a lingering patent interference in Washington. Judge Taylor arrives in Fort Wayne to hear oral arguments on the Fort Wayne and Jenney versus Westinghouse Electric Company dispute over a multiple arc converter system. Experts from both sides testify as the case advances.
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Taylor
Fort Wayne
Ind
Washington, D. C
Westinghouse Electric Company
Fort Wayne and Jenney Company
Slattery
Stanley
West
Colny
Anerson
Case
Conde
Edison
Westinger
Westingouse
Westinghouse
Tron City Beer by Frauenheim and Vilsack
A summer beverage hailed as delicious and nutritious. Produced by Frauenheim and Vilsack, it is promoted as pure and wholesome and the best in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron City
Frauenheim & Vilsack
In August Closure of Stock Items for All Bik Goods
The notice states a required closing in August instead of removing stock during construction. It lists categories including All Bik Goods All House Furnishing Goods Trimmings Healery Gloves and Children's Suits and Wraps as affected items.
Here’s Your Chance to Visit Lies Gallery for One Week
A readable snippet notes Lies Gallery at 10 and 12 Sixth St offers a one week sale with family-friendly items. Mentions a table of bargains from manufacturers, yardage lengths, and various goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee
Sixth St
Big Picnic of Allegheny Odd Fellows Reports Full Woods
The sixth annual outing and basket picnic of the Allegheny lodge of the I O O F took place yesterday at Forest Grove along the P W E R. The crowd included many lodge members and their families with several named participants and a notable accident involving Edwardee Electric Light Inspector who injured his foot during a baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Lodge
Forest Grove
H. Phelps
A. F. Sn
Ameyer
C. H. Ee
Fae Crawford
G. W. Magri
Jos. Hamilton
C. Cricks
James A. Robinson
Henry C. James Steel
New Gas Company Plans Monongahela Pipeline
A McKeesport gas firm, unnamed, builds a pipeline from Belle Vernon surveyed across the Monongahela at Draggs Ferry to Boston two miles south of Einbed. The line will supply River Towns along the Monongahela including Elizabeth Buena Vista Elrods Bissell Christy Park and will enter McKeesport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Bellevernon
Monongahela River
Draggs’ Ferry
Monongahela City
Vernon
Boston
Einbed
Elizabeth
Buena Vista
Ce Elrods
Bissell
Christy Park
Identification of Davis Island dam victim named
The body found at the Davis Island dam was identified by ex Judge Bredin as his son John Bredin who had drowned in the Allerheny river near the Ninth Street Bridge Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Island Dam
Bredin
John
Allerheny River
Ninth Street Bridge
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Mt. Washington
Mount Washington
Abronc
Pillsburg
America
Toth Carolina
Allegheny Grocere
Veteran Fire Department
Sharpsburg Bridge
Wm. Taylor
Mr. Washington
Father Wall
Z. X. Snyder
Reading Schools
Reading
Greensburg
State Normal School
James 8. McKean
Sage
Meed
Europe
Paxson
Sterrett
Supreme Court
Tha Flemon
South Carolina
D. M. Washington
Franklin Street
Larkin
Delarus
Loop
Baltimore College
Baltimore
M. E. Woman's College
Boundary Avenue
Pettin
Hasge
Sigs Jong
David Martin
The
Ao Krallao
Forbes Street
U. & Treasury
Pittenberg
Imperial Oporto
Mackenzie
London Dock
Burgundy
A. ” Schmidt
Fifth Ave
Westinghouse and
Bauerlein Brewing Company
Bennett's
Tissa
Ing
Will
Soand ST
California
Pennsylvania
G. Eisenbeis
la Federal Street
Lixnen Bargalins
Allegheny Odd Fellows
Monongahela
Young Bredin
Horne & CO
Ameri
Beauly
Batistes
Shc
India
Penn Avenue Stores
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