Charges Fly as McCurdy and Alcorn Clash in Greensburg
In Greensburg on March 21 District Attorney McCurdy faced charges of bribery and perjury after ex County Detective Alcorn swore warrants against him. Alcorn, a former Democrat opponent, accused McCurdy of paying voters and falsifying the oath of office, following McCurdy’s move to abolish the County Detective position amid ongoing political tension.
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Greensburg
Atorney McCurdy
Alcorn
Schneider
Kenington
Magistate Keener
McCurdy
McCardy
Buckeye Legislation Aims at Boards Books and Racing
A Special Bi Partisan bill would abolish the Bourds of Trustees for the Insane Asy am and the Institution for Feeble Minded Youth and require the Governor to appoint new boards from the two leading parties within three days. Free school books would be provided to all public school pupils, funded by a levy. A bill to curb racing “ringers” proposes fines up to one dollar and jail or penalties, and to permit poorer race tracks in the state.
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Cottuers
Representative Griffin
Lucas
Board of Education
Gear
Polk
Atonia
One Man Killed in Monongahela River Railroad Wreck
A wreck near Fairmount on the Monongahela River Railroad killed W. S. Strather of Fairmount and injured four others as a freight and coal train collision caused a tender and passenger car to telescope. The crash destroyed both cars and burned. a dozen passengers were aboard, with five surviving. Injuries ranged from severe burns to head cuts. totals include Frank D. Wason of Otisee, BR. E. L. Bowie, Daniel Cartwright, and brakeman Gump.
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Wheeling
Fairmount
W. 8S. Strather
Frank D. Wason
Otiseee
Gaston Mines
BR. E. L. Bowie
Daniel Cartwright
Brakeman Gump
Mills Murder Trial Sees One Juror Selected From 26
The James F Mills murder trial opened with Mills in a navy suit as lawyers argued for continuance and venue. Only one juror was chosen from the 26 called as the panel neared exhaustion amid ongoing March term delays and adjournment.
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James F. Mills
Peter Dugan
Johnstown License Court Deliberations Continue Without Grants
Johnstown March reports that the special license court remains in session with no licenses granted. Judge Barker hears arguments and records petitions while delaying a decision until all are heard, a move seen as constraining licenses. Local pastors have prayed for guidance in this contentious process.
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Johnstown
Mystery of Murder Suspect Shirt Found in Quarry
Residents of West Alexander Washington county report a possible murder link after several boys found a bloody shirt with bullet holes in an abandoned stone quarry. The shirt is believed to belong to a member of an Italian gang working on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The case is under investigation.
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Wassivaton
West Alexander
Washington County
Baltimore and Ohio
Alleged Bigamist Arrested in HincTox
Henry Wokenour, wanted in Erie on the charge of bigamy, was captured tonight in HincTox. The woman he eloped with, Mrs. Dora Wein kamerer, and their child are also in town. Authorities at Erie have been notified.
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HincTox
Henry Wokenour
Erie
Dora Weinkamerer
Wokenour
Professors Injunction Survives Trustees Ruling
Special Judge Gunnison refused to dissolve the injunction against Prof Cooper by the Edinboro Normal School trustees. The court ruled it has no appellate jurisdiction to review trustees decisions. In Philadelphia Dr D Hayes Agnew remains seriously ill with heart failure and bronchitis. death may occur.
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Cooper
Gunnison
Ted
Edinb Normal School
Prof
Priladelphia
Severe Cold and Local Incidents Reported Across Towns
The morning thermometer fell to 5 below zero and rose to 50 by midday in Bellefonte and nearby areas. Reports note a wolves terrorizing Ligonier and a 8 fever scare in Marerixto, C. Six McKeesport speak-easy owners were arrested Sunday. The sixth annual State Sanitary Convention is set for Erie in March 2031. Keanner captured a burglar in McKeesport at gunpoint Sunday night. Janes Keviry, a pugilist, traveled with the group.
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Bellefonte
Beluxrostx
Ligonier
Marerixto, C
McKeesport
Erie
de E. C. Keanner
Janes Keviry
Theatre firm fined in Youngstown for “doing” a porter
A theatrical company was fined in Youngstown after an incident described as “doing a porter.” A separate report says Mrs. James McCoy’s clothing caught fire from a grate yesterday in Youngstown, burning her to death.
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Youngstown
James McCoy
Castor
Peddler Arrested for Substituting Glasses in City
Wing Bexrert, a eyeglasses peddler, was arrested for substituting a deep Patt for a gold spectacles at a store yesterday. Stevsen Collins and wife were detained for drunkenness on Penn avenue. A baby found crying was taken to the station and will be handed to the Anti Cruelty Society. Further arrests followed, including Mrs McGaounpen Kate Curley Annie Miffins after a December Twenty eighth street bridge incident, amid a bar hopping crackdown by police and Citizens' Traction Company on Penn avenue car jumps.
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Wing Bexrert
W. H. Newman
Stevsen Collins
Penn Avenue
Spruce Alley
McGaounpen
Kate Curley
Annie Miffins
Twenty-eighth Street Bridge
Twelfth Ward
McGrunder
Sne
Coroner's inquest verdict on Milley death and other local items
The coroner's inquest returned a verdict of murder in the Milley case with F W Milley named as the husband involved and Bridget Maroney identified as the deceased. Chief Elliott will investigate the case. Peter Postiras was struck by a cable car on Fifth Avenue and walked home after minor head cuts. Patrick O'Brien sustained a badly fractured right leg when a large beam fell at Homestead Iron Works. A Sunday school institute will be held at the First U P Church Union Avenue Allegheny next Thursday and Friday conducted by Prof. Hammill Illinois State Superintendent.
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W. G. Swirs
Liberty Street
Bridget Maroney
Elliott
Peter Postiras
Fifth Avenue
Washington Street
Patrick O'Brien
Homestead Iron Works
Mercy Hospital
U. P
Union Avenue
Allegheny
Allegheny County Association
Pro. Hammill
Illinois
River News And Notes From The Dispatch
Weather cloudy and moderating as the river falls slowly. Six feet seven inches on the falla, seven feet four inches in the canal. The Mary Houston departed for New Orleans. H F Frisble and John Barrett towed downriver. The Cam Bell launched at Ohio transfer. Sandy Tarpley, deck hand, died in the city yesterday. The Kossuth to Cincinnati and Big San to Evansville are listed among river traffic.
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Dispatch
Louisville
Falla
Weather Station Readings From Allegheny Morgantown Brownsville
Allegheny river at peewee level four feet six inches and falling. Morgantown river at four feet clear and stationary with a 30 degree thermometer at four p.m. Brownsville river at clear and stationary, thermometer two at six p.m. Warren river at one point nine feet clear and cold.
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Morgantown
Brownsville
Wanrrien
Rivers Fall and Steamers Depart in Northern Ports
River levels decline across Evassville Wheeling Cincinnati and Parkersburg with several steamers departing for Louisville and other trade. Weather shifts to clear cool conditions as vessels Keith Kellor and George behind a plan to add a steamer. In Memphis the Arkansas City Kate Adams sails toward Natchez as the Mississippi river remains high and falling.
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Evassville
Oudy
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Ben Hur
Parkersburg
Cato
Henry_Lorrey
St. Louis
George Lisle
John Gilmore
New Urseane
Cincinnati
Scouis
Ac Oe and
Parkesssurg
Ohbil
Aliquippa Steel venture offers safe investment promise
An advertisement promotes Aliquippa on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad as a sure investment with plans for a steel works shovel works and tin plate mill. It invites investors to visit room 30 Westinghouse building for details and cites a sale date of April 14. It also notes a basement clearance of men’s suits priced at five hundred dollars total.
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Aliqui
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Aliquippa Steel Company
Westinghouse
Aliquippa
Cau Pe
Aliquippa Steel* Company
Estinghouse
Ninth Street
Penn Avenue
Hosiery and Watches Sale Adverts At City Stores
Nine cases of mens and children's hosiery imported under the Stag Head label claim premium black dye and quality. Prices range from 25c to 100 per pair at Horne Co Penn Ave Stores. Hockins famous Sours served daily at J A Renshaw Co 901 Liberty St. Watches worth 5000 at Steinmanns 105 Federal St Allegheny.
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Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Steinmann’s
Federal Street
Allegheny
Ready to Show Spring Goods at Two Cloakrooms
The store invites customers to a March 22 showing of spring line in two cloakrooms for ladies and Misses and children. Highlights include Misses Military Capes, Newmarkets with hood, new jackets and reefers, dainty gingham dresses, Charlie India dresses, and a range of long coat styles. Prices noted from 4.25 to 75 dollars.
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Cape
Newmarkets
Hood
Charlie
India
Bernhardt Shines in La Tosca at the Alvin Theater
The critic lauds Mme. Bernhardt as La Tosca praising her evergreen genius, flawless enunciation, and dramatic intensity. Albert Darmont as Scarpia is noted as a strong contrast, while the supporting company falls short of Bernhardt’s level. Curtain calls and strong audience applause mark a celebrated performance with Leah scheduled next.
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Alvin
Sardou
Pittsburg
Mme. Bernhardt
la Tosca
Davenport
America
Bernhardt
Albert Darmont
Scarpia
Darmont
Maria
Scianone
Leah
Laughter at the Bijou Brings Roaring Comedy and Songs
The Bijou presented U and I a revival comedy with Herrmann's troupe led by Harry Kelly and Dutch Daly. The cast shift pleased audiences with jokes dances and musical numbers, drawing strong applause throughout the show.
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Herrmann
Harry Kelly
Dutch Daly
Floria West
Harry Is
John T. Kelly
O'Donovan
Donavan Ennis
Dirfy
Syiaiay
Gus Willams
Herrmann in Wonderland at the Duquesne Theater
The magician Herrmann wowed last night at the Duquesne Theater with a new outfit of wonders. He produced a rabbit from a nose, a rabbit from a hat, and canaries from a handkerchief, plus a dramatic new illusion called Strobeika in a staged drama segment.
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Herrmann
Duquesne Theater
Tickled a Mighty Audience at the Grand Opera House
One week after Dionicialn Cesar O'Dowd impersonation by Mark Murphy and company failed to draw, Pittsburg filled the Grand Opera House last night for O'Dowd's Neighbors. The show featured new bits and strong impersonations and drew uproarious merriment at the Harris Theater, continuing a lively season.
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Grand Opera House
Dionicus O' Dowd
Electi
Williams Own Speciality Company shines in Pittsburg
The vaudeville troupe delivers a lively program with Miss Emma Lee in Lizzie Smith’s spot and Frank Bush providing droll entertainment. Horace Wheatley’s Irish songs please, and the electric organ act by Dot o Alcorn draws cheers. The cast includes The Acme Four and Garnella Bros among others, with strong reviews of the overall show at the Academy.
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Pittsburg
Harry Williams
Emma Lee
Lizsie Smith
Frank Bush
Horace Wheatley
Acme
Garnella Bros
Johnson
Riano
Bentley
Isabel Ward
la Smith
Burke Bros, Saunders and Burde
Dot o'Alcorn
Gilmore
Academy
D Albert Dazzles Pittsburg in Memoir of Great Pianism
A Pittsburgh audience heard Eugen D Albert open his American recital series at Old City Hall delivering a highly praised performance. Critics hailed his fusion of emotion and intellect matching Rubinstein and Von Buelow, with Bach polyphony and a monumental sonata as highlights. Encores included a Heroic Polonaise and Rubinstein’s Staccato Etude.
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Pittsburg
von Buslow
Rubinstein
Eugen D’albert
America
Old City Hall
von Buelow
D'Albert
Placf Az
Albert
Beethoven
Chopin
M. D'Albert
Reaanteret
D' Albert
Cc. W
Flour brand Camellia praised by thousands in ad response
The Marshall Kennedy Milling Co promotes Camellia flour with thousands of housewife endorsements. Letters from Pittsburgh to Monongahela and beyond praise its baking results, whiteness, and consistency, with testers claiming no other flour rivals Camellia for bread and desserts.
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Marshall Kennedy Milling Company
Queen of Flour
Joe Pittsburg
Tam Housekeeping
W. L. L. Braddock
Jessie ER
Monongahela
Pittsburg
M. V. H. Wild
Sue M
Ate
Jon K. Johnstown
H. P. G. McKees Rocke
Lizzie G. C. Cumberland
EM. C. Tarentum
W. BE
Macere M. Allegheny
W. T. M. Pittsburg
Mars
Anya M. Pittsburg
L. A. D. Pittsburg
Alisce E
Jesse
George M
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