Life for Liberty as Detective Gilkinson Is Slain
McKeesport scene reports a gun battle at a house near Bull Run in Mifflin township. Detective D. Gilkinson dies from a brain wound. Detective P. J. Murphy is wounded four times as Andrews a.k.a. T. G. Andrews and his wife flee into the hills after a fierce fusillade. Laura Hill coordinates lead to Andrews believed to be Homestead jewelry store robber. Authorities pursue across the countryside.
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McKeesfort
Gilkinson
P. J. Murphy
Fred C
Esummons
Ales
A. G. Badd
T. G. Andrews
Bull Run
Mifflin Township
Virman
Laura Hill
Pittsburg
Homestead
Andrews
J. F. Belneider
Sier
Shaliher Smith & Wesson
Desperado
Murphy
Andrew
Gaillincous
Domenos
McKeesport
Block
Detective Murphy Recalls Pittsburg Manhunt Story
The article recounts Detective Murphy describing a chase for a suspect known as Budd or Andrews or Fitzsimmons. In a Pittsburgh case tied to Laura Hill, jewelry from a Homestead robbery is recovered, and a confrontation ends with Budd firing as Gilkinson is killed. Murphy is wounded but survives, while suspect fled with accomplice Firesimmons, later sought for silk robbery.
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Horne
T. G. Andrews
Philadelphia
T. Andrews
Sam Andrews
Ida Pickard
Harrisburg
Jef
Homestead
Pittsburg
Laura Hill
Gilkinson
Budd
Jones
Andrews
Fitzsimmons
Head of Detective Bureau Gilkinson Brought Gangs to Justice
David H. Gilkinson, head of the American Detective Bureau, organized and led key prosecutions in Western Pennsylvania. He broke up the Gordon gang, helped convict Gordon and associates, and led Panhandle robberies investigations. His work spanned the McCausland murder case and counterfeit arrests, earning wide recognition.
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American Bureau
Secret Service
Gordon Gang
Panhandle Robbers
David H. Gilkinson
Cornopolis
American Detective Bureau
Treasury Department
H. Bucher Swope
United States
Perkins
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Gordon
Allegheny County
Alpert
McKeesport
Dr. Back
Braddock
Gulkisson
Dr. Buck
Indiana
Gilkinson
Panhandle
McCausland
Rubert
Miss Douglass
Eddie Myers
Rumor Of Bar Brawl Death Near Sharpsburg
Rumors spread of a supposed murder of Walter Grove an oil broker from Sewickley by a Downey at a Sharpsburg bar at 5 PM. Police had no word and no Walter Grove appears in directories, leading officials and residents to doubt the report.
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Walter Grove
Sewickley
Sharpsburg
Downey
McAleese
Eiti
Bewickley Denies Knowledge of Village Residents
A resident of Bewickley insists he is not known in the village amid questions about his connections to local affairs. The claim comes as authorities review social ties and possible involvement in recent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zens of
Bewickley
Murphy's Great Record From Boycott to Pittsburg Detective
Patrick J. Murphy, famed for grit in police work, rose from coal mines at Coultersville to constable duties, aided McDowell’s force in Pittsburg, and later started a detective agency. He earned a reputation for intelligence and honesty, married with six children, and his hair turns white early.
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Patrick J. Murphy
Homer
Alderman Gripp
Murphy
Mansfield
Elizabeth
Coultersville
Gilbert Rafferty
McDowell
Pittsburg
Mucklerat
Violence Flares in Irish Political Rallies at Sligo Market
In Sligo town a Parnellite meeting featuring Alderman Dillon Harrington and Tim Harrington erupted in violence as McCarthyite supporters led by priests disrupted the crowd. Police separated combatants. assaults were reported, with Dillon denouncing the actions as blackguardly.
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IBY
Dispatch
Grange
Alderman Dillon
Tim Harrington
Sligo
John Redmond
David Sheehy
M. P
Galway
Collery
Dillon
Harrington
Nolan
Sheehy
McHugh
M Harrington
Jobn Kelly
William Mearthy
Senet
Fiiest
Blackthorns
Parnell
Yesterda
Maurice Healy
Cork
Michael Davitt
Dublin
Drogheda
Irish National League
England
New Castle-on-Tyne
Maher
Tipperary
O'Donovan
Ireland
Tippe
Illiam O’brien
Paris
Cork Assizes
O'Brien
le Caron
London
Ameri
General Johnston Dies After Long Illness in Washington
Gen Joseph E Johnston dies at his Washington residence after three weeks of heart trouble aggravated by a cold. Born 1807 in Virginia, West Point graduate 1829, he fought in Black Hawk War, Seminole War, Mexican War, and Civil War roles including Harper's Ferry and Army of the Tennessee. He later led railroad and insurance ventures, served in Congress, and held Basilicada commissioner post.
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Joseph E. Johnston
Connecticut Avenue
General Sherman
New York
General Johnston
Cherry Grove
West Point
Robert E. Lee
Fourth Artillery
Winfield Scott
Scott
Mexico
Congress
United States Army
Lee
Richmond
Harper's Ferry
Beauregard
Battle of Seven Pines
Army of
Johnston
Jefferson Davis
Sherman
Arkansas
Virginia
Georgia
Basilicada
Cleveland
Man Breaks Into White House Found Insane
At about 8 o clock an intruder smashed a window at the White House and jumped aside before being captured by special officers. The 25 year old man, Harry Martin stepson of Senator Vance, fought officers as he was restrained. He is described as a top local athlete with a drinking problem.
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Harry Martin
Vance
Chamberlain Power Highlighted in Birmingham Suburb
Lorpomn March 21 reports Joseph Chamberlain displays Liberal strength in a Birmingham suburb. The dispatch notes the political display and its implications for Liberal influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
the Dispatch
Lorpomn
Aston election shows Chamberlain influence in Birmingham
The Aston result reveals a large Tory poll rise and a strong anti-Home Rule majority, marking the most significant gain for anti-Home Rulers since 1686 but underscoring Joseph Chamberlain's lasting sway in Birmingham rather than national impact.
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Aston
Joseph Chamberlain
Birmingham
France and Russia seal long delayed alliance
Dispatches from St. Petersburg report a formal Russo French treaty after years of entente. The Czar reportedly sanctions the accord and awards President Carnot the Order of Saint Andrew, a rare honor for non royalty. Officials say no official dispatch confirms the treaty terms.
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Carnot
Berxuty
Foreign Office
St. Petersburg
France
Russia
Csar
Paris
M. de Giers
Nicholas
Vladimir
M. de Gjers
Dreibund
Monte Carlo Winners Weigh In After Long Gambling Spree
March reports from Lonpoy note top players leaving Monte Carlo after a record bank hit in 20 years. The Earl of— won 165000 francs, Sam Lewis topped 200000 francs in a single sitting, Henry Rosenfeld took 375000 francs during a run of 17 straight hands, and William K Vanderbilt was among heavy winners.
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Lonpoy
Monte Carlo
Earl of
London
Sam Lewis
Henry Rosenfeld
Chicago
Prince Hatzfield
C. P. Huntington
Duc D’uzes
Baron Schneider
Berlin
William K. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Prince of Wales
Prosecution Urged Over Queen Victoria’s Coachmen
Cable dispatch from Loxpox notes alarming discovery that Queen Victoria’s coachmen allegedly use cruel bearing reins by royal orders. Radicals claim the Queen’s patronage of the SPCA worsens the offense and urge prosecution of Her Majesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of
Garaschanine challenges ex king Milan to duel
M Garaschanine charges the ex king Milan with a duel over a recent letter. The ex monarch replies he regards his challenger as an assassin and cannot meet him on equal terms.
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Garaschanine
King
Vienewa
Jury Finds Utopia Disaster Victims Accidental Death
In London on March 21 the jury ruled the steamer Utopia disaster victims died accidentally after a three hour deliberation.
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London
MacQueary Cannot Resign As Bishop Plans Dismissal
Bishop Leon Ard says Rev. Howard MacQueary cannot resign from the ministry though he may resign from the parish. MacQueary refused to renounce his opinions before a trial and faces deposition at the end of six months unless he retracts.
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Cleveland
Leonard
Howard MacQueary
MacQueary
Episcopal Church
Lingo Found Guilty in Camden Murder Case
The jury in Camden, New Jersey, convicts Francis Lingo of first degree murder in the death of Annie Miller of Matchtown. The verdict surprised observers who had anticipated a jury dispute or possible acquittal. Lingo had earlier faced a charge in a separate Laconey case and testified for the State against Chalkley Laconey.
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Camden
N. J
Francis Lingo
Annie Miller
Matchtown
Camden County
Lingo
Annie Laconey
Chalkley Laconey
Governor Pattison Opposes World’s Fair Commission Bill
Harrisburg dispatch notes Governor Pattison will veto or likely disapprove a bill to form a Pennsylvania World’s Fair Commission. He cites constitutional limits on legislators serving on public commissions and objects to expanded expense provisions and potential junketing in the bill’s current form.
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Pattison
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Chicago
World’s Fair Commission
Capitol Plans Stir York Assembly Over New Pennsylvania Building
The article notes Governor Pattison backing Capitol improvements in Pennsylvania while warning that without required funds from the Legislature he will veto the appropriation. Ivor Cornell of New York praised Pennsylvania’s Capitol, which rivals Albany’s costly design. The bill faces Senate and House consideration Monday evening with a likely special order to speed passage.
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Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Senate
House
Commission
Pattison
Ivor Cornell
New York
Albany
Town to Rise Near Morgan Town Road With Coke Works Plan
A Hungarian or Slav town is being laid out two miles south of Unsontowns on the Morgan town road. About 100 Huns in the Connellsville coke region pooled funds to buy 60 acres of the Robert Allen farm and 60 more of the Dawson Ebbert farm for the town. An agent plans to acquire nearby land and relocate up to 60 Huns from home. Sheriff George A. McCormick oversees deeds. Capitalists in coal lack, but a coke works near the site is rumored, sparking fierce farmer opposition as locals sell land and plan to move.
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Morgantown
Connellsville
Robert Allen
Dawson Ebbert
George A. McCormick
Cincinnati Republicans Nominate Mayor at City Convention
Creerxwatt March 21 The Republican City Convention met this morning and nominated the present incumbent for Mayor along with other city officers.
Capitol Commission Advances Library and Hall Renovation Plan
The Capitol Commission in Harrisburg proposes a 500000 library wing and 125000 remodeling for the House hall. The library would house executive, Attorney General, Treasury and other departments and may form part of a future Capitol. The plan favors colonial architecture and keeps the governor and predecessor Beaver aligned with the project.
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Harrisburg
Capitol Commission
House of Representatives
Executive Department
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Attorney General's Department
Adjutant General's Department
State Treasury
Auditor General's Department
Department of Public Instruction
Department of Insurance
State Board of Agriculture
Soldiers Orphans’ Department
Capitol
Beaver
The DisPatch Classifieds and Table of Contents Overview
The issue outlines 20 pages in three parts with notices on real estate, the want column, social world, and multiple features. It lists sections including The Newfoundland Dispute, Gossip, Markets by Telegraph, Secret Societies, and various literary and stage items, with page allocations across parts I and II.
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DisPatch
Pittsburg
Keystone Bank
Wilk
Ccs
Andrew
Frane G
Carpenter
Selwyn
Fordale
Grand Army
Telegraph
Henry Clews
City and Allegheny Committees Prep Bills on Street and Wharf Powers
A joint Pittsburg and Allegheny committee reviewed a slate of bills in the city clerk’s office. They debated street improvement reassessments, park land purchases, police magistrate powers, and wharf market use, with action urged before a legislative deadline.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Messrs. Robertson
Lambie
Williams
Burleigh
Elphinstone
Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Arthur Kennedy
Edward Martin
Flinn
Moreland
Supreme Court
Senate
Slagle
Kennedy
Wahlinger
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Dorkoes
Slive
David Gilkinson
White House
Senator Vance
Republic
W. K. Vanderbilt
Queen Victoria
Milan
Dunlaf
Utopia
Logan
McCreary
House Centennial Committee
Fayette County
Mosby
Cincinnati
the Capitol
Pattisan
Heal
Japan
Wnccscesaee
Gotham
Charles Tl
Murray Brown-Sequard
Lymph, Scientife
Review of Sports
Pringle
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Bowth Seas
Stevenson
V. B. DoouTairr
Prague
Marion Crawford
Coereeekt
Chiswell
Frank RB
Stockton
Payssie
Chadbourn Kmobin
Bellice Beren
Shirlet
Helen Wharburdon
Justice Williams
Lambie O
Mr. Bigelow
Chief Bigelow
Association of the
Duquesne
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