Remarkable Jail Escapes From Allegheny County Prisons
A detailed account surveys daring jailbreaks in Pittsburgh area history. It covers cases from the Western Penitentiary and Dixmont asylum, including Griffin, Boyle, Playmart, Miller, Blake, Ghering, and the famed women’s escape, plus Brant’s feigned illness and the boy Jimmy Doran’s lightning rod exit on Washington's Birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Allegheny County
Edward Coffee
Benjamin Evans
Western Penitentiary
Dixmont Asylum
Peter Grifin
Larry Gilson
Butler Street
Gilson
Allegheny
Griffin
Cambria County
Pittburg
Fitzgerald
Dixmont
Excape
Psul Rudert
Tarentum
Peter Griffin
Canada
Brant
Michigan
Faulkner
Aving
Jimmy Doran
Jimmy
Washington
Liberty
Patents Granted This Week At Pittsburg And Washington
Higdon Higdon patent lawyers report patents issued this week in Pittsburg and Washington. Included are C Nugent and B H Stapakoff for a flanging and nozzling machine for metal plates J N Pew incandescent gas lamp Schuets Renzihausen Co Allegheny J A McGraw et al scraper bar for composite roofing machines F J Tor Trance design and a bathtub. Also advertised are Matilda Duncan blue printing Dixon lead pencil and two bags of washing blue wholesaled by Johnstons Eagye Earl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higdon & Higdon
Fifth Ave
Pittsburg
Washington, D. C
Pittsbur H
C. Nugent
H. Stapakoff
J. N. Pew
Schuets
Renzihausen & Co
Trade-Mar
Allegheny
J. A. McGraw Et al
F. J. Tor- Trance
Matilda Duncan
Dixon
Johnstons, Eagye & Earl
Photogram portrait and boys suits offered by local shops
An 8x10 photogram water color portrait labeled Sosy 1 is advertised at Hendris & Co No 68 Federal St Allegheny as a non advertising sample. The Best Lice Of boys' suits for sizes 4 to 14 priced 175 and 250 dollars are shown at P.C.C.C Cor Grant and Diamond sts opposite the new Court House. Lace Curtains featured with spring assortments and values. Huevus & Hacknessy advertise two good fitting suits at Pitcairn 434 Wood St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Hendris & Co
Federal St. Allegheny
P.C.C.C
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Beecham
Thos. Beecham
St. Helens
R. EF. Allen & CO
United States
James
Kaufmanns
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Rochester
London
Berlin
Pittsburg
Paris
America
Monday Overcoats Offer in Several Shades
Advertises men's spring overcoats at six dollars in black gray oxford tan and brown. Sale location listed as P C C car Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Car
Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Fruits of Transgression: Sentences Delivered in Criminal Court
In Judge Ewing and Magee's court many defendants faced penalties including three years for Frank Bradley larceny after a rogues gallery photo reveal. Others received sentences ranging from two to four years in penitentiary or workhouse, with several cases suspended or shortened on costs or character affidavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Ewing
Magee
Frank Bradley
Johnston
Bradley
Rogues’ Gallery of
New York
Butch” Bradley
Inspector Byrnes
Roger O'Mara
Garomas Fitzgerald
James Kelly
Michigan
J. J. O'Brien
William Doran
Luke Reagan
John Bond
John Kessner
Daniel Connors
Reno Johnston
P. G. and
A. C. Smith
Martha Adam
Peter George
Mike Creegan
John Wittmer
Troubles of Wedded Life in Divorce Notices
A series of divorce actions are listed. Andrew K. Pratt sues Sarah M. Pratt. Harry F. Anderson sues Mary W. Anderson. Millie E. Gallagher vs P. H. Gallacher undergoes commissioner appointment. George H. Stengel named in Fannie Jackson vs Albert Jackson. George Evans granted a decree against Jane Evans. cases detail marriages dating 1862 to 1889 and desertion themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew K. Pratt
Sarah M. Pratt
Harry F. Anderson
Mary W. Anderson
W. M. Watson, Esq
Millie E. Gallagher
P. H. Gallacher
George H. Stengel
Fannie Jackson
Albert Jackson
George Evans
Jane Evans
Renfrew
Canada
Brainerd
Minn
Thomas Cook
Margaret Cook
Leesburg
John Napper
Caroline Hermann
Emil Hermann
Mary A. McFarland
John McFarland
Monday's Trunk Lists and Court Docket Highlights
The docket lists Common Pleas cases including Smith vs Guffey et al and McKenna vs Burk, plus numerous civil and criminal entries. The record notes anticipated Supreme Court action to abate a nuisance and lists names such as McKeesport litigants, Hunter et al, Comerfora et al, and others across numerous suits and defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Hower
Pullman Palace Car Company
Smith
Guffey
McKenna
Burk
George
Stilley
Child
Borough
McKeesport
Skelton
Godfrey
Kovanne
Ludquist
Harbison
Logan
Kemp
Caughey
Muse
McBride
Garnishee
Grant
Cain
Reiter
Teemer
Sleeth
Hiller
Hartley Et al
Weil
Norwell
Siler
Minor Court Happenings in Pittsburg Area
Yesterday a dissolution was granted for Pittsburg Pipe Line Company. A charter was granted for the Home for Widows and Orphans of Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania. A verdict awarded A C Weaver & Bro. $139 01 against Clark Berlin in a wall contract case. A charter application for the Academy of Science and Fine Arts was filed, signed by leading Pittsburg and Allegheny citizens. An infringement suit over a Drews Stay patent was filed in the U S Court by Broadnax & Full for Austin Kelley against Calhoun Robbins & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Widows and Orphans of
Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania
A. C. Weaver & Bro
Clark Berlin
Academy of Science and Fine Arts
Allegheny
Academy
Carnegie
New York
United States
Broadnax & Full
Austin Kelley
Calhoun, Robbins & Co
Kelley
Superfluous Hair Treatment Claim From Van Dyck
An ad from Van Dyck at 602 Penn Ave Pittsburgh offers permanent removal of excess facial hair using depilatories and tools, claiming it destroys superfluous hair for women. The notice notes widespread concern about unsightly growth and avoids graphic detail.
Universal hair destruction method endorsed by eminent physicians
Dr. Van Dyck offers electrolysis as the world’s sole method to destroy hair permanently. He treats acne, birthmarks, moles, warts, freckles, scars, and liver spots, urging cessation of depilatories and patent medicines with his office at 52 Penn Ave. He claims successful cures for comedones and aged skin issues in both sexes aged 13 to 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. van Dyck
Penn Ave
van Dyck
Byers
Drs
Logan & Hyers
Grand jury returns true bills on Saturday session
The grand jury, after years, convened on Saturday under Judge Ewing to dispose of business. True bills include larceny, horse stealing, false pretenses, malicious mischief, assault and battery, concealed weapons, selling liquor without a license, and disturbing public worship. Several bills were ignored. A. M. Miller & Sons, oil refiners, were fined for maintaining a nuisance from their Sixth ward refinery after sentence suspension was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
Mollie Cant
Lizzie McCarthy
John Gartner
John Nicholas
Albert Jones
Fred Johnston
Mary Gilmore
I. KB. Gilmore
James Greenwood
Harry Elo
Joseph Reddick
Herman Weston
Edward Wooda
Edward Wallace
James Pass
Dward Debold
John Sterling
Kate McLaughlin
Adam Geler
Maggie Neal
George Lang
John McCarthy
Mary Moore
Dennis Small
Miller & Sons
Allechen
Magee
Dr Byers Named For Noted Patient Recovery
A patient named Barr reports four years of head and stomach trouble with nasal congestion headaches ear buzzing sore throat cough brown phlegm dizziness and fatigue. After Dr Byers diagnosis and treatment Barr improves entirely and credits Dr Byers with his recovery and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick Meker
Mr. Barr
Sis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sweets OF Liberty
Flatty Boyle
Harrison's Hill
Soho
Boyle
Old County
Grant Street
Seventh Street
Robinson House
Boyer
Borle
Duquesne
Allegheny Park
Joseph L. Or “Doc” Playmart
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
Plormart
Cincinnati
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Miller
Tom Blake
Clark Ghering
New Western Penitentiary
Pitteburg
Big Stone
Ment of
Public Safety
Blake
Ohio
Riley
Diamond Street
Smithfield Street
Riler
Brownstown
Commonwealth
Nineteenth Ward
East End
Union Depot
Denver County
Lyon
Edward Braunt
Philadelphia
Erie
St. Nicholas
Wheeling
Ross Street
Tatem
Huevus & Hacknessy
Pitcairn
Wood St
Grood
Borough of
Braddock
Ued
Supreme Court
United State
Price
Chicago
ST. Louis
Smithfield
Society
Gald
England
Canal
New Yorks
Charles Beer
Allegheny Avenue
Ekornblum
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Muskoka Lakes Ice CO
Queen Street West
Toronto
Ont
Ocean Steamship Lines
Lowest Ra
MAX Schamberg É Co
Smithfield St
Ded-Wsu
Ruben
Nobby
Miller Hat
J. Diamond
Optician
Sixth Street
WM. Grabowsky
the Hatter
WM. Grabowskey
Penn Avenue
Penn Building
Household Credit CO
Liberty Street
Eighth Street
Wood
Kaufmanns New Spring
Patriceus
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