Tragedy in Allegheny as Lover Kills Woman then Himself
Emil Weixt a 45 year old German hairdresser shot Hattie Buttress at 219 Beaver Avenue Allegheny then killed himself. He left a letter claiming a romantic relation with Buttress and the couple’s deaths sparked intense local excitement. The victim, about 20, was described as good and well respected. The inquest was set for tomorrow with burial planned for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Weixt
Hattie
Lower
Allegheny
Hattie Buttress
Laty
No. 219
Beaver Avenue
Lowrie
Baltimore
Emil Weixler
Emil West
Weixt
Miss Buttress
Tragedy in Fireburne: Murderer Ends Life After Shooting
In a grim scene in Fireburne, Weixt killed Miss Ivathress after pursuing her at a hairdressing parlor. He fired four shots, then turned the revolver on himself, dying as a crowd watched. Police and coroner officials secured the area while the motive centered on Weixt’s obsession and alleged vilification of Ivathress.
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Undertaker Lowrie
Allegheny City Hall
McDowell
Grant Miller
Doties
Er Boty
Cannes
The
Eity
Hia Vievém
Will SUE Allegheny City Over House Assault
N E French and C J Corell allege Detective Johnson assaulted them at Mollie Fisher’s 45 Cedar Ave dwelling. French claims 17 stitches and vows suit for 10000 damages while Johnson says the men resisted and he used a blackjack. City officials say the men were drunk and deny shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. HB. French
Johnson
C.J. Corell
Allegheny
N. E. French
Distatch
Mollie Fisher
Cedar Avenue
Mr. French
Corell
French
City Hall
Smt
Glenn
Unen
Warning to Tourists Notify Police Before Summer Trips
Police urge city families to inform Superintendent O'Mara or district inspectors before leaving homes unoccupied. Patrols will monitor properties to deter thieves and speed recovery if entries occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police
O'Mara
Mr. O'Mara
Sullivan Delirious After Freight Train Strike At Six Mile Ferry
Inspector Kmily Jaye Kelly reports James Sullivan was struck by a Pem'eky freight train at Six Mile ferry. Sullivan, brought to the city, lies at Southside Hospital in delirium unable to recall the incident. hospital says his condition is unchanged.
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Kmily Jaye
Pem’ekey
Kelly
Southside
James Sullivan
Southside Hospital
Sullivan
Six Mile Ferry
War on Speak-Easies by Inspector Vows Lock Up Owners
Inspector McLaughlin of the Second district vows to arrest all speak-easy proprietors. He filed 25 informations before Magistrate Hyndman and said he will not stop until every one is in custody. Officers raided East Oakland locations targeting known sitings.
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Melanchlin
McLaughlin
Hyndman
Oakland
Kate Davis
France Avenue
Kate Bender
Frankstown Avenue
Mary Welsh
Blaine Street
Amalgamated Association News Shocks Homestead Mills
Amalgamated Association officials announce that Carnegie Steel Homestead mills will keep current wages for three years starting June 20, 1592, involving about 700 workers. The move sparks debate on union strength while delegates prepare reports on the Homestead scale and future negotiations.
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Homestead
Carnegie Steel Company
Potter
Amalgamated Association
Cisy
Iron and Steel
Forbes Street
Turner Hall
Homstead
Weihe
Ther
M. M. Garland
McPherson Brown
Griffith Davis
John Johne
George D. Evans
James McClosky
T. G. Ainscourt
Raymond Bowers
Leopold Auberly
Harry Herbert
Thomas Hogan
Tom H. Jones
William J. Evans
Coal Operators Seek Injunction In South Fayette Land Row
A bill in equity filed yesterday by John W. Chalfant C B Herron and Robert Marshall seeks an injunction to stop John O Donnell Richard St Claire James Brit and Michael Schaill from boring oil and gas wells through coal under land in South Fayette township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Chalfant
C. B. Herron
Robert Marshall
John O'Donnell
Richard St. Claire
James Brit
Michael Schaill
South Fayette Township
Labor Day observance planned by Central Trades Assembly
Central Trades Assembly pursues a Labor Day fitting observance. No action yet, but reliable sources say a labor event will lead to a large mass meeting at Schenley Park.
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Central Trades Assembly
Schenley Park
Braddock Carnegie plant furnace reopens after blast
At Braddock the Carnegie plant furnace was put into operation yesterday after a blast over a week earlier. The metal withstood blasting despite chilling, and no injuries to furnace or material were reported. Nearby ads note All-Wool Fancy French Crepons for 50 cents and a sale at Jos. Honnx & Co. Penn Avenue stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Carnegie
Jos. Honnx & Co
Penn Avenue
Prominent lumberman Hiram Carman found dead at St James Hotel
Hiram Carman of Portland Mills died likely Sunday from heart disease while staying at the St James Hotel. Found by a chambermaid in a half reclined position with nose and mouth bleeding, his clothes on, blood pooling under the bed. He had recently registered June 9 and 14, with ties to the Clarion River RR and Portland Lumber Co, leaving three sons and $300 on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Hiram Carman
Portland Mills
St. James Hotel
Lanshan
Carman
Frank Newell
Edward Freis
Mr. Carman
Death of Dr A M Pollock in Pittsburg
Dr A M Pollock longtime Pittsburg physician died at 72 91 Wylie Avenue from spinal trouble linked to a 2 year ago accident. In 40 years of practice he served during the cholera epidemic and treated sufferers despite risk. He leaves a wife, three children, a brother A W Pollock of Wilkinsburg, and a brother in law Captain Jones Blackmore of Cincinnati.
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A. M. Pollock
Pittsburg
Wylie Avenue
Pollock
Clinton Township
Cincinnati
A. W. Pollock
Wilkinsburg
Jones Blackmore
Shipwrecked at Sewickley Ten Men Lose Day to Sand Bar
A party of ten well known local young men in a naphtha launch named Mirth tried a Sunday trip to Wheeling. The boat struck a sand bar opposite Sewickley and could not be moved all day. The group, after midnight, rode the railroad to Allegheny and arrived at 2 AM, while friends teased them and kept names off the record.
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Wheeling
Bee
Sewickley
Allegheny
Water Street
Phipps Conservatory Contract Closed for Erection
The Phipps Conservatory Commission approved working plans and closed the contract with Lord & Burnham for the new conservatory at a price of 101334 45. Phipps will cover 1304 45 over the original offer. Completion expected in one year with eight progress payments of 10000 and final 21334 45 thirty days after approval.
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Phipps Conservatory Commission
Death by Flying Wheel at Singer Nimick Mill
Henry Custer a 16 year old mill employee died after his head struck the rapidly turning fly wheel at Singer Nimick's mill in the West End. He fell against the wheel while resting and was crushed, thrown ten feet, and died despite a surgeon's efforts.
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Henry Custer
Singer & Nimick's
West End
Molly Hartman Tries to Drown Self At Monongahela River
Molly Hartman of Hard Scrabble attempted suicide by walking into the Monongahela River near Ferry Street. She was nearly intoxicated but called to bystanders on the wharf as Officer Meighan arrived and helped pull her to safety.
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Molly Hartman
Monongahela
Ferry Street
Meighan
Water Street
Pinhook Gas Field Draws Carnegie and Westinghouse Interest
The Pinhook field draws gas operators with Carnegie claiming 1000 acres and Westinghouse also owning land. Chief Elliot and President Pew forecast big returns as three Milltown wells test the edge of the field. A 20 inch main will link new wells to the Chartiers network to assess long term supply.
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Plum Creek
Milltown
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Westinghouse
Rea
People's Gas Company
Elliot
Philadelphia
Chartiers
Riga
Pew
People’s Gas Comany
George Hrowne
People’s Office
Browne
H. C. Frick
Pinhook
Daniel M. Clemson
Carnegie Association
Carnegies
Money For The Sufferers In Oil City And Titusville
Relief funds report a total of 21969 dollars 46 cents raised by Oil City and Titusville committees. Conference Committee allocates 40 percent to Oil City and 60 percent to Titusville with distributions starting yesterday and continuing每 Monday.
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Oil City
Titusville
William R. Thompson
Oil City and
Apollo Literary Society
M. Stamnon
W. L
Nations Lead and Oil Company
Geo. Lrwin
W. BE. E
Leadler
The
Relief Association
Suit for possession over Fifth avenue property
Attorney Joseph Hays filed an ejectment against John Newell to obtain possession of lot 44 in Colonel Gods plan Third ward extending from Fifth avenue to Virgin alley. Plaintiffs include Philip Le Goullon and wife John D. McCord and wife Charles P. Whiston and wife and George W. Tobb and wife in right of said wives and Robert BR Anderson. Willie Golomb four was struck by car 34 on the Duquesne Traction road crossing Forbes street. He was bruised and cut on the left side of the face and taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hays
John Newell
Fifth Avenue
Philip le Goullon
John D. McCord
Charles P. Whiston
George W. Tobb
Robert BR. Anderson
Colonel Gods
Third Ward
Virgin Alley
Willie Golomb
Duquesne
Forbes Street
Senator Quay Hopes for Unified Support in Philadelphia
State headquarters in Philadelphia closely watches Quay’s plans for a united Republican ticket. Ex-Collector Dave Martin vanished after learning Quay’s visit would not occur today while Cooper travels to Washington. Quay favors exclusive headquarters, drawing pushback from General Orlady and others who prefer the Continental Hotel as the campaign hub.
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Philadelphia
Quay
Dave Martin
Republican City Committee
Cooper
Washington
Treasury Department
Reéder
Easton
Eder
Continental
Geweral
George B. Orlady
A. Davenport
J. J. Carter
Charles H. Mullin
H. C. McCormick
Walmnut Street
F. W. Leach
Angrily Struck Opera Company Chops Wardrobe Fairs
English chorus girls of Agnes Huntington's Opera Company clash with manager Schroeder over $2.50 fines for wearing Cleveland badges. After pay envelopes shorted, they destroy costumes and the supporting company disbands. several members depart for New York with only partial funds.
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Cleveland
Agnes Huntington
Ite
Chicago
Opera Company
Fat McVicker
New York
Schroeder
Promi
Palmer House
Miss Huntington
Chi
Fifteen Years Later A Covington Domestic Drama Unfolds
Mrs. Lester of Redmond Mills travels to Covington after recognizing a photo of her long lost brother Harry Osborne who was among those injured in a Covington bridge wreck. He had vanished from London about 15 years ago and is now hospitalized at Dr Rickett’s private hospital in Cincinnati. Her departure to inform their London parents is planned.
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Covington
Cincinnati
Lester
Redmond Mills
Harry Osborne
London
England
Pittsburg
City
Robbery at Lupton Residence Leads to Two Arrests
Thieves entered W. B. Lupton at 133 Plymouth Street by chiseling a rear door and stole a few old coins from a bureau. Special Officer Patrick Kelly traced coins from a butcher to George Parker, then arrested Parker and Charles Carrolton, who are housed at the Thirty-sixth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Lupton
Plymouth Street
George Parker
Charles Carrolton
Kelly
Washington
Invite to Neeld farm visit sparks town discussion
A circulated letter invites the Charities Committee and officials to visit the George Neeld farm on June 22, with travel details and assurances a site for the Poor Farm will be considered. The action is unofficial and has caused talk, as no report or formal decision has been made.
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Homestead
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Weihe
Acre
Ina
Sheehan
Manufacturers' Conference
Charities Committee
Neeld Farm
Sre
Committee On Clarities
George Neeld
Washington
Fourth Avenue
Hisam
Go. U
Powder explosion in Louisville store causes multiple injuries
A powder explosion sparked by lightning struck a store near Somerset in Louisville. Three people, Thomses Powell, Mr. Young, and W. H. Egan, are totally hurt, with 24 others seriously wounded. Three houses were destroyed in the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Somerset
Thomses Powell
Mr. Young
W. H. Egan
Highwaymen's Han of $5,500 in Louisville incident
Near New Albany today George William Geltmaker of Louisville was assaulted and robbed of $5,000 while returning home from a farm purchase trip. Four men attacked him and escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
New Albany
George William Geltmaker
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Osters
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Weirt
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Woll Weirt
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Homestead Steel Works
A. M Pollock
Sewiceley
Stern
Wheeling, W. Va
Phipps Conservatory
Singer & Nimick
Mil
Molly
William Lewis
Hendrick
Fourteenth Ward
Evan
Red Willie
Henry
Ley Park
Lewis
State Headquarters
Senator Quay
Phiadelphia
Iwo
Mr. Lupton
Coods
Eton
Jos, House & Co
East Liberty
Kelly & Rodgers
Penn Ave
East End
James M. Wilkinson
Wood St
Germania Building
ST. Clair Place
Stanton and
Negley Aves
City Manufacturing
A. V.R.R
Heneien
Black & Baird
Fourth Ave
Duquesne and
Pennsylvania Railroad
Liggett Bros
Noel Diamond
M. F. Hipple & CO
Beltzhoover Arena
Thirty-first Ward
Charles F. Burr
Hoover Avenue
W.c
McElveen Furniture Co
Smithfield Street
Highwaymen
Latimer
Bedford
India
T. M. Latimer
Federal Street
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