Mystery Surrounds Each Case Tillie Lang Latest Self Sacrifice
Eva Block and six others in Pittsburg and Allegheny reportedly took their own lives amid a grim six day wave of suicides. The coroner details show Tillie Lang, 19, who died after attempting to try on a bridal dress with her lover present and her father nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Lang
Pittsburg
Richard Tunney
Lawrenceville
Mcintosh, Hemphill € Co
John Schmid
Biiemarck Hotel
Chestnut Street
Allechem
Hin
Barbars Manida Lang
Jacob Surder
Tother
Snyd
Charles J Guntner's Son Arrives in Pittsburg Over Father's Affairs
EH. 4. Guntner, son of Charles J. Guntner, arrived in Pittsburg yesterday to handle his father's estate after learning of a death by his own hand at 73 South Nineteenth Street. He resides in Wheeling, W. Va, and had just learned of the death from the Tax Department. He found the funeral already interred and took charge of his father's effects and debts before leaving Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guntner
Charles J. Guntner
South Nineteenth Street
Pittsburge
Wellebure
W. Va
Freight Offices Relocated by Pennsylvania and Alton Lines
Freight offices of the Pennsylvania road move April 1 from the same location to the Philadelphia Company's building. Commercial Agent W. & Campbell of the Alton road will relocate into the Lewis block offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Road
Sae Eee
Philadelphia Company
W. & Campbell
Alton Road
Lewis Block
Baltimore Man Found Starving in Car on Railroad
John Escher of Baltimore was found extremely ill from starvation in a car along the Pittsburg and Western Railroad last night. He claimed to be a machinist and said he had nothing to eat for several days before being taken to General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Escher
Baltimore
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
General Hospital
Allegheny Appointments Soon to Be Announced
The new Allegheny chiefs work on department plans as postulators seek superintendent roles. Major Hunker is eyed for Poor Farm duty while Chief Armstrong promises fitness over politics in his public works bids. Granting names set to be revealed early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Armstrong
Major Hunker
Hunter
Department of Public Works
Grabbs
Rolshouse
Stewart claims election stands after contested ballots
Colonel Andrew Stewart, arriving from Washington and staying at the Duquesne, argues the contest shows more illegal Democratic votes than Republican. He notes ballots bearing Andrew J. Stewart but counted for him, contending the Supreme Court has allowed votes with name errors. He expects the election to be sustained after full facts are presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Stewart
Washington
Duquesne
Andrew J. Stewart
Stewart
Andrew Stewart, Jr
Bates
Craig
Supreme Court
Democratic Committee
Tinner Tumbles Thirty Feet and Faces Possible Death
Henry Pfeiffer a 19 year old tinner was injured yesterday afternoon when a tin roof gave way and he fell from a house on Barry street near South Twenty seventh street. He was found unconscious and taken to 27387 Carson street where doctors reported multiple fractures and internal injuries. The accident occurred shortly after 4 pm and he remained unconscious through the night. He is unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pfeiffer
Joseph Lipps
Barry Street
South Twenty-seventh Street
Jacob Ejtsler
Carson Street
Peter
Pfeiffer
Government Building Progress with Ornamental Plasterwork
Report from a government project notes plasterers finishing lower floor and tackling the third and fourth floors. Ornamental plastering described as unique. tilers advance on the first floor with pink tiles giving a strong red effect. Superintendent Pattison says work continues as weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Youthful Tilitappers Harass Downtown Store
Four youths entered John Walters store at 1007 South Carson yesterday afternoon and tapped the till for about $4. William McMillan was captured by Officer Davy Smith and jailed at Twenty-eighth ward station. Police expect the remaining suspects to be taken this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walters
South
Carson Street
William McMillan
Davy Smith
John Walter
Smith
Staton
Lincoln Republican Club Lecture on Religion and Politics
The Lincoln Republican Club of Lawrenceville will host the fourth lecture at 44 Butler Street. Lecturer J. J. Covert will discuss Religion and Politics focusing on suffrage in relation to the Reformed Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Republican Club
Lawrenceville
Nictt
Butler Street
Dry
J. J. Covert
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Pension applicants to be examined daily by board
The Board of Examiners currently spends two days weekly on pension cases and plans daily meetings due to a large number of applicants seeking examination. The growing caseload necessitates more frequent sessions to process all cases efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Examiners
PEOPLE COMINGS AND GOINGS REPORTED IN CITY NOTES
A roundup of visitors and locals in the city includes Frank G. Carpenter traveling to Mexico to cover the DisPatch, attorney Edward Jackson seeking Nannie Palmer, and officials such as Green B. Baum and W. T. Manning visiting hotels for private business. Also listed are executions of posts, elected officers, and other notable arrivals at major hotels with brief notes on their purpose and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Carpenter
Dispatch
Monongahela House
Green B. Baum
E. R B. Baldinger
Holland Savings Fund and Trust Company
Allegeny
U. Price
Tradesmen's National Bank
W. T. Manning
Staten Island
Myer Gallinger and Yoder Law Building Visit
Visitors take the elevator inside the law building at the corner of Fifth and Wylie avenues near Telephone 1707. The note directs how to reach the destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myer Gallinger
Yoder Law Building
Fifth and
Wylie Avenues
State to repay Pittsburg for pauper insane care seeks funds
Chief Elliot argues the state owes Pittsburgh thousands for supporting pauper insane in the almshouse after Dixmont refused new patients. A bill seeks $95,000, covering costs since then, as overcrowded state hospitals shift burden to cities and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot
Department of Charities
State of
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Emmett E. Cotton
Department For the
Almshouse
Dixmont
Finance Committee
Philadelphia
Norristown
Collins Growing Weaker in Ten Day Fast
Elmer Collins shows declining strength as a ten day fast nears completion. Police Surgeon Moyer warned that unless improvement occurred the experiment may end. Manager Davis said he would halt the fast if doctors deem the strain excessive. Collins resists medical interference and says he can finish. By noon his weight stood at 66 with 95 temperature and 17 respirations. his pulse rose by 6 PM. He drank 2.614 ounces of water during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Collins
Moyer
Davis
J. C. Brown
Collins
Beat His Little Girl. Father Sentenced For Cruelty
Patrick Flaugherty, living at the Point, was sent to the workhouse for 90 days by Alderman McKenna for cruelty to his 6-year-old daughter. A prolonged spree and drunken episodes were alleged, including an incident when he threw a tin bucket at the child, causing a six inch scalp wound. His wife and neighbors supported the charges, describing further abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Flaugherty
Alderman McKenna
Flaugherty
Randall Club Assesses Bills Impact on Club Property
Frank J. Weixel president of the Randall Club says his committee's appointment on bills Nos. 84 and 35 pending in the Legislature is a business matter not political, aimed at determining how the club's property would be affected if the bills pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Weixel
Randall Club
Hungarian boy George runs away after alleged robbery
Frank Staniszlo of Frankstown Avenue reported to Inspector Whitebouss yesterday that his 10 year old brother George disappeared during the previous night and is said to have robbed him of 275. George had been living with Frank for several years and had been fed and clothed by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Staniszlo
Frankstown Avenue
Dispute Over Ebenezer Church Charter Divides Supporters and Outs
Isaac Marton argues the court charter only grants power to the “regular Baptist Church” and does not resolve the theological dispute. He says the Baptist Association must be supreme and Pryor and followers must adhere to denominational standards or face undoing. The fight pits ins and outs over church governance and constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Colwell
Milton Streets
Collier
Isaac Marton
Baptist Association
Regular Baptist Church
Morton
Pryor
United States
Hev
Jacob
Chris Hoffarth Returns Home After Wandering Job-Drive
Christian Hoffarth is back at his home in Millvale borough after a period of travel across Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Cleveland. He used the alias Chris Brown while away and worked as a barber in Beaver Falls before returning to Cleveland and then Beaver Falls. His uncle L. J. Kamps followed the search, and authorities expect no further trouble in recovering the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patch
Christan Hoffarth
Millvale
Chris
Pittsburg
Cincinati
Chicago
Cleveland
Beaver Falls
Henry Hilberg
Chris Brown
Clevelland
L. J. Kamps
Peculiar Affliction of a Johnstown Boy
John Schnider a Johnstown German carries an a year old boy with legs useless and shriveled. The man says Father Mollinger treats him. A year ago illness followed by strong medicine left the boy unable to use his legs. They sleep in doorways and seek shelter at the Union station where depot officers allowed them to stay. The father paid five dollars for an iron frame to support the legs for short daily use. The boy remains cheerful despite hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schnider
Johnstown
Union Station
Father Mollinger
New Train on the Valley Adds Morning Service
Allegheny Valley road launches a new morning local train from Hulton at 6:50 arriving in the city at 7. The schedule change, effective next Sunday, reflects a 61 percent five year rise in passenger traffic and growing Oakmont development. General Passenger Agent James Anderson notes the addition at the request of commuters wishing earlier city access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Anderson
Allegheny Valley Road
Allegheny River
Oakmont
Valley Camp
Hulton
Anderson
Pittsboro College of Pharmacy Examinations Conclude
Examinations for the Pittsboro College of Pharmacy ended in the Common Council chamber after three nights of testing. The class of 47 students, including 17 seniors, faced chemistry on Monday, materia medica and botany on Tuesday, and pharmacy on the final night. Professors Hage Bianck G H Stevens and A Koenig led the sessions under the State Committee supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro College of Pharmacy
Common Council
Hage Bianck
G. H. Stevens
A. Koenig
Missouri Pacific Eyes Rush of Business in GO Days
W. E. Clark, commercial agent of the Missouri Pacific, predicts a surge in activity within GO days as Western buyers seek prices from manufacturers and shippers assess rate prospects. He notes current traffic is lighter than expected but expects a rebound supported by Chicago Freight Bureau reports showing the railroad capturing a large share of regional business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Clark
Missouri Pacific Road
Clark
Chicago Freight Bureau
Missouri Pacific
Country towns flock to theaters this week
Strong attractions draw crowds from Steubenville Salem Washington Uniontown East Liverpool and other towns to theaters. Many parties stay in hotels yesterday with more expected today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Salem
Washington
Uniontown
East Liverpool
The Missing Heir Returns Home
Christian Hofforth the missing heir was not found in Cleveland. He had moved to Beaver Falls and worked in a barber shop under the alias Chris Brown. His father located him in Beaver Falls and brought him to Pittsburgh late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Hofforth
Cleveland
Beaver Falls
Chris Brown
Pittsburg
Not a Monopolistic Measure Cited in Bankruptcy Letter
A letter to Register in Bankruptcy A Y Smith from Congressman Torrey argues the pending bankrupt bill was not about monopolies. The M Co says the measure served the whole country but lacked needed support to pass in the last Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
A. Y. Smith
Torrey
The
M. Co
Duquesne Hotel Waiter Receives New Attire After Fire
William Witherow from the Duquesne Hotel presented his twenty four waiters with new dress coats and vests after a fire damaged the cloakroom and destroyed their clothes. The ad then urges readers to buy Marvin's breads as a convenient, high quality option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Witherow
Duquesne Hotel
Flint Bottle Makers Plan Early Shutdown This Year
The American Flint Glass Company delays operations until late June next year as committees appraise factory properties and check titles. Factories are in good condition. prices and production are not yet expected to be disrupted by the United States Glass Company situation. D C Ripley and others return from the East after an appraising tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Flint Glass Company
United States Glass Company
D.C. Ripley
Coke Scarcity Sparks Talk of Coke to Coal Switch
The Association of Cast Iron pipe and Fitting Apparatus Makers met in Anderson to discuss coke shortages and a brewing six week wait for a coke supply. Eighteenth representatives from East and West warned of possible coal use or plant shutdowns if strikes persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
A. L. Swett
Medina
W. T. Doyle
Milwaukee
Doyle
Chicago
Aps
Valley Men Not Threatened By Superintendent Says
Superintendent McCargo of the Allegheny Valley road states his company does not threaten workers over petitions to repeal the local option law. He says any who sign are given a chance to right themselves and warns beer is not allowed. drunk employees would be dismissed. No intent to move through trains to Uji City. few employees live in Oli Cry. the road owns 70 acres near Verona with depots and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McCargo
Allegheny Valley Road
Verona
Shopa
Price
Uji City
Pittsburg
Valley Road
Oli Cry
George Westinghouse, Jr
A. T. Rowand
Mr. Westinghouse
Messrs
Jackson
Pitcairn
Caldwell
Dalzell
Scott
Gordon
Westinghouse
Windsor Hotel
Union Switch and Signal Company
N. T. Rowand
Rowand
Boston
Coal Exchange to Reorganize Under Manufacturers
The charter expires in April and will be reorganized around manufacturers associations. A paid secretary will be appointed to stabilize prices. Large operators from the Pittsburg and Southern Company lead the move, with a meeting next week to draft a new charter. Prices are demoralized but revival is expected. The Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers' Association meets in New York on Thursday as March prices lag but show potential improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Coal Exchange
Pittsburg and Southern Company
Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers’ Association
New York
Western Flint Bottle Association Holds Monthly Meeting
The Western Flint Bottle Association met yesterday at the Monongahela House. Nineteen of 37 firms attended, listing members such as Anderson Flint Bottle Company Anderson Indiana and Pennsylvania Glass Works Anderson Indiana and more. The summer stop discussed aims to close June 1 for three months to hold prices against jobber pressure. Financing changes included F J Parke becoming treasurer and H W McCafferty elected actuary to oversee local headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Flint Bottle Association
Monongahela House
Pennsylvania
Agnew & Co
Mittsburg
Anderson Flint Bottle Company
Anderson, Ind
Bellaire Bottle Company
Bellaire
California Glass Company
California
Crystal City Glass Company
Bowling Green
Chicago Glass Manufacturing Company
Chicago, Ill
Flaccus, C. L
Priwburg
Hamilton, J. T
Pittsboro
Hamilton, W. H. & Co
Millsburg
Hemincray Glass Company
Cerington
Hancnck_ Flint. Bottle Company
Findlay
Kearne-Gorsuch Glass Company
Zanesville
Lazear Glass Company
Leazearviile
W. Val
Iwasdale Giinss Company
Hart
Munoele
Ind
McColly & Co
Priteburg
Marion Flint Glass Company
Marion
Munele Glass Company
Munele
North Wheeling Glass Company
Wheeling
W. Va
Ottawa Hote and Flint Glass Company
Ottawa
Point Hottle Works
Rochester
Pennsylvania Glass Works
Anderson
Queen
City Glass Company
Cumberland
Washington Glass Company
Washington, Pa
West Penn Glass Company
Blairsville
Western Glass Works
West
F. J. Parke
H. W. McCafferty
Central Marine Institute to Hold Sessions in Court House
The Western Pennsylvania Central Marine Institute will hold sessions in the Court House on March 2 and 21. BR. W. CARROLL of the American Tube and Tron Company leaves for the East today on business. A coal strike has cut supply at Lucy furnace causing No. 215 to close. S. F. Lory of the American Tinned Plate Association resumes duty after illness. Monongahela City miners have not returned, alleging Cline broke union rules. A small plasterers strike occurs at Hazelwood over a non union family issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Central Marine Institute
Court House
BR. W. Carroll
American Tube and Tron Company
Lucy
S. F. Lory
American Tinned Plate Association
Monongahela City
Cline
William H. Heichbaatal
Hazelwood
William B. Broe Ill in Asheville Hope Derailed
William B. Broe a member of the Allegheny County Bar spent the winter in Asheville New York seeking health restoration. His hope did not materialize and friends have gone to bring him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Broe
Allegheny County
Jame
Asheville
N. Y
Horses Arrive at Arnheim Live Stock Stable in Pittsburgh
Forty head of broadhead and general purpose horses arrive at Arnheim Live Stock Company in Pittsburgh. They weigh 1300 to 1800 pounds each and include ten matched teams. The dealer guarantees lower prices than competitors and refunds money if horses are not as represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arneim
Conan Lim
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Festive Easter Bonnet Parade Hype Ends In Cream Ad
An irregular ad reads The Festive Easter Bonnet with lines about Easter creams from Marvin's. It mentions a bank-like line with 401 Smithfield Street and deposits, but the main readable text centers on the Easter bonnet time and playful product promotion.
Eight Spring Patterns Cassimere Suits for Boys
The Clothing Company at Grant and Diamond streets offers about 300 cassimere boys suits in sizes 4 to 14. Today’s sale price is 125 dollars, with eight new patterns on display near the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassimere
P. Co
Spring fashion and novelty items from local stores
The ad page highlights spring jackets and wraps from The People’s Store, Misses’ jackets priced from $1, and Easter novelties from Hardy & Hayes in New York. It notes cabinet photos and life-size crayon offers at Aufrecht’s Elite Gallery, several Pittsburgh shop adverts, and promotional prices on ties and suede accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aufrecht
Elite Gallery
Market Street
Pittsburg
Nsa
Hardy & Hayes
New York
Gloria Umbrellas and Accessories in Se For Men and Women
A trade line offers fast black extra grade covers with silver mounted handles and Choice Silk Umbrellas at $2.00. Variety includes natural handles with silver ores Umbrellan and French bern mounting options for men and women with partridge sticks and silver cold mountings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria
Bern
Locomotives Painted Black in Deference to Firemen
The Pennsylvania Company orders all locomotives painted black to ease firemen’s load from cleaning brass and nickel fittings. Also, work resumes today in the cotton tie department at Painter & Son’s mill West End after a seven week idle period due to a machine breakdown and coal action shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Painter & Son's Mill
West End
Lace Curtains Window display at Campbell & Dicer sale
Lace curtains shown in window today range from 0c to 80 per pair with savings promised on any quality. Campbell and Dicer, B&B, received new embroidered designs this morning from Bochas and Bunn for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell & Dicer
Painters Hold Conference Over Working Rules
The painters met with the master painters last night to discuss disputed uses in the working rules. The issue was settled, but it is unlikely there will be further difficulties.
President Weibe Tours West Settling Lodge Disputes
President Weibe of the Amalgamated Association travels to Dilovis and other points in the West to visit sub-lodges and settle a difficulty at Jolie. He will be away all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weibe
Amalgamated Association
West
Dilovis
Jolie
Hoe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eva Bloch
Eva Block
Littl
Harvey Bankard
Mt. Oliver
Charles J. Gunter
Hartara Lang
George C. Lang
Concord Street
Seventh Ward
Allebony
Wilhelm Stodel
Leche
Pomon
Huyner
Hardtmeyer
Hardimeyer
Art O
Jacob Snyder
Belinkle
Vichity
Lapy
Jacob Seyder
Colonel Stewart
Postoffice
Religion and Politics
Nannie Palmer
Lights and Shadows
Jewell
Theodore F. Jewell
Navy
Charles Craddock
Columbus
Herman Helmes
Louisville and Nashville Road
Henry C. Sayers
Waynesburg
Seventh Avenue Hotel
J. W. Lee
Franklin
Producers’ Association
W. BR. Shields
New Philadelphia
William Boyd
George D. Harter
Canton
A. P. Baldwin
Akron
A. W. Bliss
J. K
Frackus
As- Ob
W. E. Bowles
Theates
Yestern
Knoz
Cotton
Commonwealth
Board of Charities
James B. Scott
Norristown Asylum
Ono
Committee On Lunacy
Wisconsin
Chris Hoffarth
Cincinnnati
College OF Pharmacy
Marvin
Flint
Valley
McCargo
Grant Avenue
Rebecca
H. Kieber & Bro
Wood Street
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Capital
the People's Store
Fifth Ave
CampBett & Dice
Mr. J. Alex. Hardy
Asebeins
Ceasor Limited
James Sheaffer
Sheafer & Lloyd
Huenpeices & Co
Federal Street
Alleghany
On & Co's
O’keefe
Winslow
Res Ohinds
Comateria Seater
Tris
A. T. Rowands
Biber & Easton
Pete Segek
Surah Silks
Soc
Sic
Umbrella Bargains
Sos
507
Lincrusta
Walton
LN Stock
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield ST
Penn Avenue
Bocas & Bunn
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Con
Cludes
Cheviots
Cuir
Nemuphar
Mercure and
Amphore
JOS. Horne & CO
New York City
Brussels
SNK
Turcomer Gore
Curtain
Newark
Edward
Groetzinger
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