Tragic elopement ends in double suicide in Illinois
An Illinois community reels as 16 year old Cora Carnahan and her companion McLachlin, reputedly notorious, elope after a harrowing 11 mile muddy journey. They are found dead in a farmhouse, a note declares the girl’s grave fate, and coroner’s inquest will reveal further details.
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Illinois
Paw Paw
Cora Carnahan
Delainee
McLachlin
Nater
Mama Oaeggen
Cornfield
Earlville
Ormone
Cora
Gilbert
Young
New Store Opens March 21 With Spring Dress Goods Bargains
Announcement of a March 21 opening for Campane vt Dick and Jos. Homer & Co. Penn Avenue Stores. Includes reduced prices on neest patterns, 38 inch English style dress goods at 25 cents per yard, aimed at customers moving on April 1.
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Campane Vt & Dick
Jos
Homer & Co
Penn Avenue
Drees Goods Department
Hoots & Hacae
uWwrsite
India
Horxz & Co
Peas Avenue
Insurance Mix Alleged Arson in Fifth Avenue Store Fire Suit
Meiers, Legin & Steinburg sue Germania Fire Insurance Company, German-American Insurance Company, Hoatman’s Fire and Marine Insurance of Pittsburgh, and Birmingham Fire Insurance Company over a December store fire on Fifth Avenue. Plaintiffs claim stock valued up to 300 dollars was falsely claimed and allege the parties themselves may have set or caused the fire to defraud insurers.
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Meiers, Legin & Steinburg
Fifth Avenue
Germania Fire Insurance Company
New York
German- American Insurance Company of
Pennsylvania
Hoatman’s Fire and Marine Insurance of
Pittsburg
Birmingham Fire Insurance Company
Grand jury returns true bills on numerous cases
The grand jury yesterday returned true bills for multiple defendants including Aston Green Charles Hodge Barbara Korenski Thomas O Connell Walter Russell Henry Leib and others. Charges feature larceny aggravated assault and battery entering a building with intent to commit a felony selling liquor without license and related offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston Green
Charles Hodge
Barbara Korenski
Thomas O'Connell
Wm. Miller
Bessie McGraw
Charles Schreiner
George Dezel
Walter Russell
Henry Leib
Alex. Maberry
Ballee
Walter O'Connell
Wm. Vanard
F. H. Barrett
Henry Wheeler
Wm. Rassas
Alex. Ryan
James Woods
Henry Noman
Browarsky
Mic
Malic
Catharine Matick
Thomas J Fink
Walter Bassell
W Patenty Pointt
Arene Klein
Ma Brose
Ore Kirkpatrick
Hugh Stewart
W. H. Yore
Edna Wallace
Thomas Collins
A Drover's Disappearance In Pittsburgh Sparks Search
William Kelso a Sabina Ohio cattle drover vanished after arriving in the city with stock for East Liberty and setting out for Allegheny with $1000. He has not been heard from in three weeks. his wife and father search for clues as local reports mention a Kelso faded coat.
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William Kelso
Sabina
East Liberty
Allegheny
Ee Aum
Kelso
Alderman Carlisle Fines Oleomargarine Dealers
At yesterday's hearings in oleomargarine cases Alderman Carlisle imposed fines on several defendants. The list includes J Hook Allegheny H F Brogeman Braddock Jacob Heck Pittsburg James Stedford Frederick Diffenbach Frankstown Avenue Forbes Selver Butler Street Lizzie Wissensack Milo McAnally and the Co operative store at Braddock each facing $100 and costs after answering three charges.
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Carlisle
J. Hook
Allegheny
H. F. Brogeman
Braddock
Jacob Heck
Pittsburg
James Stedford
Frederick Diffenbach
Frankstown Avenue
Forbes & Selver
Butler Street
Lizzie Wissensack
Milo McAnally
eLie Co-operative Store
Raddock
Coats
Lisate Herbst
Silver in Wedding Presents and Artistic Design
A promotional piece highlights silver gifts as enduring heirlooms. It stresses artistic design and originality, noting a high standard of American craftsmanship. It promotes a stock of finely made silver wedding presents reflecting contemporary trends.
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Artiah
Hearing adjourned in Bruce Bros v. K of L case
The hearing before Master M A Woodward was adjourned until Tuesday afternoon. Prosecutor W K E Jennings asked time to examine certain testimony.
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Bruce Bro
K. of L
M. A. Woodward
W. KE. Jennings
To Day’s Trial Lists Common Pleas No 1 and 3
Common Pleas No 1 lists Reidenbach versus Graltz and others, Hays v McIlwaine, Marks v Carson and more. Gloskner v Nanz, Schafer v same, Parke v Allegheny Cemetery, Hughes v Hughes, Owens v Wilt, Elmpsen v Hoefler, Adams v Beiter. Common Pleas No 3 lists Ochhammer v Burns zewski and names Walter O Connell Aaron Green Charles Hughes Bessie McGraw.
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Common Pleas
Reidenbach
Graltz Et al
Hays
McIlwaine
Marks
Carson
Gloskner
Nanz
Schafer
Parke Et al
Allegheny Cemetery
Hughes
Owens
Wilt
Elmpsen
Hoefler
Adams
Beiter
Ochhammer
Burnszewski
Walter O'Connell
Aaron Green
Charles Hughes
Bessie McGraw
The People s Store Wood Street Carpet Sale Announcement
Campbell and Dion announce reduced prices on salable carpet styles at The People s Store 531 and 533 Wood Street to help customers prepare for April 1 moves. The note says time between dates is short and invites shoppers to buy now.
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Wood Street
Ordinances authorize opening several Pittsburg streets in 1880s
City council acts authorize surveying and widening of Oak Alley, Boquet Street, Denver Street and other routes from Main to Center avenues. Plans filed in Public Works, hearings set, damages and benefits to be assessed under state acts. Repeals of conflicting ordinances noted. mayor approves February 1889.
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Garden Alley
Main Street
Pittsburg
Department of Public Works
Gerdes
Rome
Tances
Borough of
Law
Feneres
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Secon
A. P. Ford
Select Council
Geo. Sheppard
Bel Council
Geo. L. Eho Olliday
Common Council
Miller Street
Center Avenue
Reed Street
Voupsite
H. P. Ford
Ise
Geo
L. Holida AY
Geo. Booth
Egis Roved
WM. McCallin
Cleary
Dramanca
Beck
Boquet Street
Fifth Avenue Yard
Bognet Street
Fifth Avenue
Bayard Street
Araes Ik
Geo. L. Holliday
Seeroscansa
William McCallin
W. T. McCleary
Denver Street
Dover Street
Craig Street
Belect
Connon
Department of
Charles Colton
Nordin
Grasiae
Homewood Avenue
Betechamen
Ned
Taba
Otis
Department of Public Arks
Gratter Street
Raesek
Assembly
Jane
A. D
Spraiart
A. Direet
Beleot
Sheppard
O. L. Holli
Molwood Street
Thirtythird Street
Sam Jane
Department of Public
Wood Street
Thirty-third Street
Denny
Dickson Et al
Kedmian
Commonwealth of Thesylvania
Etree
D. c
Balect Council
Gueie
Belecs
Booth
Roved Rysae
McCallin, Baye Oy
Belin Vt
County Commissioners Raise Chartiers Township Valuations
County Commissioners heard appeals on Chartiers township assessments and revised valuations upward by about 25 percent. The reassessment lifted values despite earlier reports showing much smaller increases.
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Chartiers Township
Special two day sale on spring suits and overcoats
For two days only we offer new spring suits and overcoats at 800 each. Made from top goods with silk serge or satin trim, these would retail from 18 to 22. Also durable children’s school suits at 150 and 175, worth 350. Visit P. C. corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
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Children's Department
P. C
Cor, Grant and Diamond Sts
Court House
New Flannel Lines From Sie and Embroidered Sets
The Flannel Department offers latest styles in French English and American flannels with stripes figures and checks from Sie to 100 per yard. A new line features embroidered flannels in all colors and grades from 6Go to 600 per yard. MWFSO Hucus & Hacker.
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MWFSO
Hucus & Hacker
First Prisoners Sent to Huntingdon Reformatory
The first two prisoners sent to the Huntingdon Reformatory from this part of the state were William O Herron and James ap ancmong of Allegheny. O Herron is 17 and ap ancmong is 2. Both convicted as thieves including a stolen Bible.
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Huntingdon Reformatory
William O’ Herron
James Ap Ancmong
Allegheny
Banford’s Radical Cure for Catarrh Offered by Powdered Chemical Co
Advertises Banford’s Radical Cure for catarrh describing its dangers and alleging it cures from cold to destructive disease. Claims instant relief and permanent relief with a kit including a bottle, solv ent, and inhaler priced at $1 from Potter Deve AyD Chemical Co Boston.
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Banford
PotTrer Deve Ayd Chemical Co
Boston
Legal actions and acquittals reported in local court notes
Lines From Legal Quarters summarize multiple Pittsburgh area cases. Ik and De sault were sentenced for unknown charges while DeAray and Wilson were acquitted due to insanity. Pfiaum sues McKeesport borough. First National Bank of Braddock vs Diamond Coal Company proceeding. Constable Bell larceny notice ignored. Fitchs vs Pittsburg and Western Railroad on land damages. executions totalling 140,? and 11,205.40 and 3,545.16 cited. Stoltensburg sues Roberts and King for damages over a rent levy. McClure & Brother dissolution and property dispute. SmokER sues Metz for 2000. No ch.
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Davidp DeAray
James Wilson
Magnus Pfiaum
Borough
McKeesport
Sleenar
First National Bank of Braddock
Diamond Coal Company
M. M. Bell
Mansfield
Seton
William H. Fitch
Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company
Stowe
Ex&curtioxs
J. BR. Anderson
Veneral Street
Alleghany
Sherif
Teff J. Webber & Co
Alius & Gibbs
Jomyn A. Stoltenburg
George Roberts
Constable F. M. King
William McCandless
Liberty Street
W. J. McClure
Aul
Nage
Ulife
McClure & Brother
Gripp
Elite Gallery Offers $25 Value for $5 Voucher
A promotional offer at Elite Gallery located at 516 Market Street in Pittsburg advertises a five dollar purchase that yields a twenty five dollar value during the month. The deal highlights a sizable savings and invites shoppers to visit the gallery for the discounted amount.
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Elite Gallery
Market’ St
Pittsburg
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Davis
Houxne & Co
Peon Avenue
the Peoples Store
Weed Street
Mev
Jos, Homse & Co
Rowmnbsaum & Co
Jos, Horse & Co
Clank Department
Hueys & Hacke
Mwwrso
Grand Jury Geist
Alderman Carlisle
Colgate & Co
John, St
Theodore B. Starr
Madison Square
O.R. Speer & CO
Third Street
Duquesne Way
THE
People's Store
Uae
Petras
P. D
Belestoon
Ofc
SH Connell
Geo Hirpan
Mon Cael Auatt
Potter Dave
Ombeical OO
Aesalen
Carnegie Street
Ept
Colares
Works Street
James Detre Huon
Jupes Warre
Herman Ik
Ee Eee de Sault
Barer
Harrison
Capitol Steps
Pach Bros
Broadway
Smithfield St
Pora
ROYAL
Wall &T
Oodindt-Mwreu
J. P. Smith
Seehem Peice
Maine
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Germania Bank
Wood Area
Diamond
North America
North American
PRL
Woop Street
Korn Blum
Optician
A.loise
Iain Ini
Ruben
Smithfield
Smith Streets
J.T. N TN Noye Mfg. CO
Buffalo,n.y
Ometshurg and
Lake Fhl
P&l
BK. Ie
Nh —Beeant
Gleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Lowa
Keaver
Beit
Yost
Tao
Cline Neat
West Newton
Shwand
New Haven
Bondays
Weat Mewton
Rubeths
Ackeesport
A. E Clark
Oral Pasenger
Smithfield Street
Union Station
Leuery
Valley Railroad
Aknin Eastern Standard
Kittaanl
Nisgars
Ragborn Ae
Hale Dp
Bumtale
Da‘ly
F. m
Hulton
Pe AG
Hirneburn
Pullman
Paeper
EB Vunley
A. Supt
Westeln
Ree Seer
Kane
Douglas & Mackie
Nottingham
Glasgow
Elton
Fl Band & H
Federal Street
Alleg
UNY
Imbee
Taylor & CO
Knox
Youman
Fifth Avenue and
Railroads
ODO Mailroad
Washington
D.C
Baltimore
Phiat
Washington, Dt
Cumverland
Rca
S. m
A. m
Mt. Pleasant
Newark
Columbua
Connelieville
Sanday
Uinta Ton
diWand
Clevaland
Mia and d 10S Wi. New Casee
Nogstown
Leroi Fim
Oungetown
Siles
Menville
Evie
Ashlaiiis
P. m
Niles
Jamestown
Blasaillon
Whestin
Elmire
Aula
Eny
Tor Ain Ae
Youngstown
Ener
Cleveland
Lea
Poe
Castle Shannon
Railroad
Pallman
New York and Culenge Limited
Erg
Say
Ms. Ee Ane Pt Sanday
A. m. Express Daily
P. Omesehe
M. Ee Aa
Kiyn Anmex
Aclio Gricere
Coos
Southwest Pens
Uniontown
Pany
Ullér
Pet Npiale
Yeepers
North Apollo
Allegheny Junction
Blairsville
Yirains
Favela
Munongamela
Unianetemen
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