Bank Vault Robbery Sabotages Private Boxes in Freeport
A West Penn Railroad bank in Freeport was robbed as criminals drilled into the vault and opened doors from inside. The haul included bonds, stock shares, and notes totaling over $5,500, with several negotiable papers damaged or destroyed. Detectives and bank officials seek suspects as doors and safes are replaced.
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Freeport
West Penn
Allegheny
Trai
W. H. Pillow
William Rk, Flemming
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Youghingheny
Jock
Boaita
Hannah McClelland
John C. McClellandl
Mchennsport Mailroad
Pennsylvania
Werthernett
Orger
Geet
City Reports 400 Tazable Owners Across Nine Wards
City assessors publish a list of 400 tazable property owners, about 1 percent of residents, with a four year rise of 6 percent. Ward counts show the Twenty-third ward highest with 1 882 and the Twenty-fifth ward lowest with 48.
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Lom
Kieth
Hleventh
Igmteenth
Lineteenth
Twents
Additional Judgeships Stir Political Chess in County
The plan to lobby for new judgeships targets two Republicans and one Democrat to reach Governor Pattison. A Democrat asserts the governor will appoint the Democrats and one Republican, with the remaining seat filled by default. Lawyers shy from comment while noting canvassing costs and intra party backlash.
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Cott
Pattison
Ube
Lawgserm
Httle Ibetes
Mission Claims About Indians Under Scrutiny
The Prestaterian Banner questions Rev. James Preston's statements on a missionary effort among Indians. Tucson ministers dispute the claims, noting no elder Tucson residents recall Preston, and that he may have wandered west or taught elsewhere without evidence of Arizona or Southern Indian missions.
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James Preston
Preston
Ticson
Art
Reveer
Howard Biman
Presbyterian Church
Tucson
Ces
Arizona
One Week's Mortality in Pittsburg February Ending
For the week ending February end Pittsburg recorded 92 deaths, down from 103 the prior year. Infant mortality reached 27 under one year, with 15 in recent years and 5 in older ages. Causes included diphtheria, typhoid fever, consumption, meningitis, heart disease, bronchitis, diseases of the digestive system, and four railroad injuries. Fifty percent of decedents were natives, 84 white and eight colored.
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Pittsburg
Cty
Slo East End
Pitwe
Work of the Courts Verdict Hits $11,091.97
In the case of J. M. Guffey versus A. P. Clever and Charles Scarborough a deceit suit yielded a verdict for the plaintiff amounting to 11,091.97. The offense involved a supposed land offer to inflate value, forcing Guffey to pay 27,000 for land claimed worth 5,000.
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Develt—Criminal Court
J. M. Guffey
A. P. Clever
Charles Scarborough
Guffey
Convictions and Sentences in Criminal Court
In yesterday's Criminal Court John Schmidt, inmate of the County Home, convicted of unlawfully cutting and wounding a watchman. sentenced two months to the workhouse. Dougherty and Lynch convicted of larceny of two ducks from David Lynch. sentence suspended. Potter guilty of aggravated assault and battery on Thomas Hows. fined six cents and costs. Ignak Wicnak convicted of assault and battery on Martin Petess. fined and costs. Julie Cosh and Peter Jack convicted of robbing a peacher of shirts. sent three months each to the workhouse. Mary E. Dalton acquitted of malicious mischief. jury still out on Theolore and John Funk for assault on John Kass.
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John Schmidt
John Dough+erty
Philo Lynch
David Lynch
James Potter
Thomas Hows
Ignak Wicnak
Martin Petess
Costa Julie Cosh
Peter Jack
Joseph Plunkett
Cosh
Jack
Mary E. Dlatton
Theolore
John Funk
John Kass
Listings of Hearings in Common Pleas and Criminal Court
The page lists cases set for hearing in Common Pleas Court No. 1 and No. 2 including McCoy vs McNally and Graham vs Hulick, along with multiple civil actions, administratrix matters, and a Commonwealth criminal docket featuring numerous defendants.
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Common Pleas No
McCoy
McNally, Kress & Co
Hamilton
Adams
Scully
Todd
Administratrix
Moore
Harley Et Ax
Hanlon
Neel
Brand
Same
Naser
Thompson
True bills returned by grand jury listing defendants and charges
The grand jury returned true bills against A Lang Peter Watkinson William Burns Christ Burk Jr Christ Back Sr for assault and battery Peter Watkinson aggravated assault and battery Joseph Chelle felonious assault and battery Marie Sinclair Alex Langkamp entering a building with intent to commit a felony T R Hilter embezzlement G H Cohen larceny by bailee John Brown selling liquor without a license and on Sunday F M Lefreyson immorality The bill ignored was Mareby Adonski for immorality.
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A. Lang
Peter Watkinson
William Burns
Christ Burk, Jr
Christ Back
Joseph Chelle
Marie Sinclair
Alex. Langkamp
T. R. Hilter
G. H. Cohen
John Brown
F. M.lefreyson
Mareby Adonski
Legal Actions and Divorces Fill Court Docket
Yesterday executives issued against A C Cope for 4923 pounds and 7731 dollars. Trials include Thomas McCarroll versus John Martin on a contract before Juice Slagle. Grocers' Supply Company versus Hoeveler and Day on a store account before Judge Collier. J C Dicken and Hailey and Boler versus H A Dickson and A A Hewer on rent contracts before Judge Ewing. P S Williams sued Nancy Jane and John D Ferrus on a contract. verdict for 245 in favor of Williams. Eusa C Hughes seeks divorce from Matthew Hazes for cruel treatment. Matilda McCarney seeks divorce from James McCarney for desertion. Jonas J Fracer Sr et al file equity suit against G C Hartman and S H McKee to stop sale of Forty sixth Street ground, claim as co owners. Ramuel A Rhodes awarded 5000 damages against W B Rodgers for injuries from a quarrel. both rivermen involved.
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Lswaregamman
A. C. Cope
Thomas McCarroll
John Martin
Juice Slagle
Grocers’ Supply Company
Hoeveler & Day
Collier
J.C. Dicken
Hailey & Boler
H. A. Dickson
A. A. Hewer
G. C. Hartman
5. H. McKee
Forty-sixth Street
Ramuel A. Rhodes
W. B. Rodgers
Rodgers
Lawrence Bank Depositors to Receive 18.2 Percent
J and Doll, auditors for the Lawrence Bank, filed a report with a distribution schedule. Found funds total 799,249 98 pounds, after fees 10,402 H for general distribution. General indebtedness 1,085,179 so 18.2 percent to creditors. 1,930 claims range from 2 cents to 32,000 dollars.
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J. & Doll
Lia
Lawrence Bank
Dunlap Hats Attract Pittsburg Gentlemen In Spring Sale
Dunlap & Co. presents a semi annual hat exposition. C A Smiley & Co, Pittsburg agents, report a spring opening and sale held on Saturday the 29th at 26 Fifth Avenue. The hats are praised as lightest weight and best fitting, with Smiley offering the largest line outside New York stores. Residents are invited to view and purchase the latest styles.
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United States
Pittsburg
Dunlap & Co
Messrs
C. A. Smiley & Co
Pittsburg and Vicinity
Dunlap’s
New York
Messrs. Smiley & Co
C. A. Smitty & Co
Fifth Avenue
Heinz ships record pickle train to Northwestern branch
The H. J. Heinz Company dispatched a 16 carload shipment from Kernstone Pickling Works to its Northwestern branch at St. Pani. The banners on each car advertise the goods as they head to markets from the lakes to the Pacific coast. Similar consignments are sent to San Francisco Denver Omaha Kansas City Atlanta and other major cities.
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America
H. J. Heinz Company
Kernstone Pickling and Preserving Works
St. Pani
Great Northwest
Lakes
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Denver
Omaha
Kansas City
Atlanta
Cassimere Suit Sale For Boys At Pittssore Company
An advertisement offers a good cassimere suit for a boy at two dollars. The brief notice says the suits must be seen to be appreciated and directs readers to Pittssore Company at Grant and Dismond streets opposite the Court House for details.
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C C
Pittssore Compination Clothing Company
Grant and
Dismond Street
Court House
Self as Center of Power in the Preacher
Rev. Dr. J. R. Sutherland argues ministry is a vocation not a profession and that a preacher’s power rests on divine calling and personal experience. He cites nature study and the Plymouth Church pastor as models, urging ministers to tune the full range of their abilities.
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J. R. Sutherland
Second Presbyterian Church
Western Theological Seminary
Sutherland
Plymouth Church
Resolutions of EESFECT on Death of Michigan Alumni
A large group of University of Michigan alumni gathered in the Yoder building to honor Hon. William P. Wells a Detroit lawyer and law faculty member The meeting led to actions and plans for organizing the local alumni chapter with attendees including Harry Lydick Joseph Howley and H J King.
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University of Michigan
Joseph Feltwell
Yoder
Fifth and
Wylie Avenues
William P. Wells
Detroit
Harry Lydick
Joseph Howley
H. J. King
Coal Operators in It Revolve Around Shousetown Clinton Railway Revival
C L Stevenson notes that coal company members hold the option on the Shousetown and Clinton Railway. They plan to acquire the road and extend it to Frankford Springs if feasible as a standard gauge. The parties are connected with the coal industry and meet Sundays in Mack township.
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C. L. Stevenson
Mack Township
Shousetown
Clinton Rulway
OTS Ccucaene
Frankford Springs
Frye Watch Repairing Ad at Hauch's
Bargain watch repair offered at Hauch's store located at 295 Fifth Avenue. Low prices advertised for Frye watch services.
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Case
Hauch’s
Fifth Avenue
Wfsa
Frye Watch
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Pfaub & Metzger, Ors
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Retirin
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George N. Pfaua
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Electric Eeahing Eee Supply Company, Limited
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Smithfield
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Diamond Street
Alexander Greenwald
Noetice
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Penn Ave
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Freangh
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Rosches
W. Jones
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Horne
Madame Desher
Weli
H.carter's
Sixth St
Bijou ‘Theater
the Dispatch
Liamond Sis
Glas Works
A. W. Lyman
E. Fayette St
Maitimore
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College -New Brick
Hope Coward
George Johnston
Enn Avenue
Lles & Bailey
Econday
Sear Smithfie
Seventh
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Johnstar
Dort Avenue
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Fifth Avenu Nue
Congress
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Collins At
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A. Goeddel
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JAS. W. Drape
Qouth Highland
Henry A. Breed
Market St. Mhs
Slmoat
Duquesne Traction
W. E
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Os. A. Imcurie & CO
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Negleyay
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Hefeuh ST
Fwo-Stuny Press
Jackson ST
Webster
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Perrysville
Tooth Ward
Alleghenys
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Hagrelwood
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Fourth Av
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Hawkins Lisation
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Pittsbore Snd
Washington Turnpike
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Heaven Ba
Black & Air
Fourth St
GRU. Johnston
Thirteenth Ward
Johnston's Lot Agency
Utson Wylie
Webster and
Bedford Ave
Great Bargsina
Geo. Johnston
Lota
Ben Venue
Center Av
Vlentric Cars
W.W. Acheson
Bhaddock
Sear
Hiddle St
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Schenley Fark
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Lombard St
Anil Tell Av
Twelfth Ward
Zuction
Lavine
A. Leggate
Reserve Township
Fast Ot
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Glorge Johnston
Ingram
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Dlewood Station
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Sheraden
Union Station
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Andrew Patterson
Etna Park Place
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Liamond
Thomas Catlin's Sons
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Blue Grass Stock Farm
Tefice
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North HighlandRy
S. A. Dickie& CO
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Juniata Street
Charles Somers & CO
Allegheny County Light CO
Virgin Alley
A. Herron & Soxs
Avenua
Fe Sale
Oakland
W. A. Heron & Sonsk
Straub & Morris
Fell
Third Avenue
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Hat WA
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J. A. Romissos
Smithfeld Street
Henry Auction CO
Atellaneere Obinson & CO
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H. B. Smithson
Eisner
Firth and Woodetreet
Seventh Avenue
Newhamt Street
Rles Brest
L. H. Harris Drug CO
Wood Street
Post Office
Charles Somers & Co, Real Estate
C. Miller
Sixth Avenue
Third Presbyterian Church
St. John’s Military School
Manlius
Huntington
Wml Veinwet
W. J. East
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Becom Creamery
Geo. K. Stevenson
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Nodelay
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