Funeral for Detective Gilkinson in Coraopolis Church
A large crowd gathered at First Presbyterian Church in Wood Street as Detective Gilkinson was laid to rest. Detective Murphy, despite four bullet wounds, attended with Coroner McDowell and various officers including Belizhoover and members of the American Detective Agency. The procession included the coffin and family, with honorary pallbearers named among local officials and protectives bureau staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilkinson
Coraopolis
First Presbyterian Church
Wood Street
Ciossen
Hanna
Murphy
Bull's Run
Heber McDowell
Belizhoover
American Detective Agency
Decesesa
Beadle Honors Detective's Death and Funeral Plans
Beadle paid last respects to the dead and expressed sympathy for the living on behalf of the city police. Attendees included Grant Miller Charles McPhail and C A Camp. Christopher L Magee offered condolences to Mrs Gilison. The burial is to be in Brooklyn with the body placed aboard a train near Philadelphia. Detectives Miller and Tate and Secret Service Officer W B Lindener will transport the remains to 233 Warren Street Brooklyn for a private funeral at 2 PM in the family lot of Brooklyn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beadle
Grant Miller
Charles McPhail
C. A. Camp
Christopher L. Magee
Philadelphia
Miller and
Tate
City Police
Secret Service
W. BR. Lindener
Brooklyn
Warren Street
David H. Gilkinson, Jr
Pittsboro
Allegheny
Harry
A. H. Brockett
Margaret Crouch
Mira
Edith Harris
Lauper Brown
Sane Athema
E. B. Donehoo
L. N. Hays
Dr. Holland
Mr. Hays
Yonder Village
Res
Masonic Fraternity
United States
McSweener
Treasury Department
Nick
Clarks On Trial In Private Accessory Hearing
In Homestead last evening the Clarkes faced a private accessory case over the Fitzsimmons incident. Key witnesses included Patrolman McAllister and Patrolman Calvin who described the pursuit and gunfire at the Clark residence. Doctors Patton and Gladden testified about a shadow on the Clark home’s blind before the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fussimmons
Dra. Patton
Graudea
Clark
John G. Definer
Homestead
Alex McAllister
R. I. Calvin
Budd
Cox
Fitzsimmons
Tragedy at Allegheny Chapel Draws City Officials
A funeral service at a Pittsburgh area chapel drew officials from Pittsboro and Allegheny with deputies, detectives, and the coroner present. Flowers from Holmes Electric Protective Bureau of New York and Pittsburg members adorned the coffin as mourners, including Mrs. Gilkinson and relatives, filled the chapel and gallery. A mass of witnesses testified and the trial was adjourned to the next evening with further proceedings on a separate charge of receiving stolen goods pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. M. King
W. J. Detrich
Roger O'Mara
John Jenn
Allerheny
Holmes Electric Protective Bureau of
Pittsburg
Mr. Gilkinson
Deson
Holmes Electric Protective Bureau
New York
Dekrich
Learing
McDowell
John McKinley
Diary of Fitzsimmons Reveals Fluent Writer and Curio Archive
The diary of Frederick Fitzsimmons, found among his effects, shows him as a fluent writer and intelligent man. It contains quotations from Byron, Cowper, and Scott, medical prescriptions, and pages of handwriting later deciphered. The diary lists 50 prominent addresses and scattered ads and poems, with cipher pages and the name Lucy appearing in several entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Fitzgimmens
Byron
Cowper
Scott
Fitzimmons
Fitzsimmons
New York
Paul
Ninth Street
City
C.J. Montgomery
Minneapolis
London
Lucy
Worst is Over Grip Season Grips Pittsburg Victims
The article reports a severe influenza outbreak in Pittsburgh and Allegheny with 700 fatalities in 24 days, noting 44 deaths in Pittsburgh and 149 in Allegheny by noon, plus widespread illnesses, hospital strain, and funeral logistics. It names Henry Sutmeyer and Judge Brown B. Chamberlain among victims and cites rising death rates and February mortality data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Bank
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Ine
Mysterious death at Schlosser shop cleaning girl dies
Bridget Clogherty a cleaning girl at the Schlosser died suddenly at 3 o clock yesterday. The proprietor had the body removed to the morgue after notifying authorities. Doctors declined to reveal the cause, saying it was not for reporters to know. The body was moved to her father's home near Point Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Clogherty
Schlosser
Smith
Mr. Schlosser
Singer, Nimick & Co
County Medical Society
Dickson
John Dickson
Point Bridge
Relative Robs Relative in Boston Ward
Moses Greenburger of Boston street in the Fourteenth ward told Inspector Mc Aleese he was robbed of 37 dollars and valuables by Herman Shean, a distant relative he had brought from Russia and boarded. Shean broke open a trunk yesterday afternoon, took the goods, and headed for New York. a telegram was sent for his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Greenburger
Boston Street
Fourteenth Ward
McAleese
Herman Shean
Greenburger
Shean
Russia
Sheun
New York
Man Died In Salt Vat Fire Buried In Allegheny Cemetery
Henry Becady who fell into a salt vat at Haller Beck and Co. works and was boiled to death will be buried today in the soldiers plot at Allegheny Cemetery. Records show he had an excellent war record with Bates History of the Rebellion cited as authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Becady
Haller, Beck & Co
Allegheny
Bates
Notable Visitors and Travelers Pass Through City
Ea Landis, longtime Seventh Avenue front office figure now with a Wilkes Barre tobacco wholesaler, visits town on a flying trip. Charles Harts horne of Lehigh Valley Railroad and his family travel by eye car to Philadelphia from a tour in the uth. H McSweeney, attorney for the National Transit Company, and Adjutant of the Sixteenth Regiment, is seen at the Seventh venue. Sellers H. McKee heads to Cincinnati while J M Hays departs for Jacksonville. George W. Morgan and F K Moore, Cleveland coal men, are at the Monongahela. Thomas M. Marshall and Col W D Moore arrive from the East on the limited. Joseph Rhodes departs Eastward after a brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea Landis
Seventh Avenue
Mr. Landis
Wilkesbarre
Charles Hartshorne
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Philadelphia
H. McSweeney
National Transit Company
Sixteenth Regiment
Sellers H. McKee
Cincinnati
J. M. Hays
Jacksonville
Fila
Georgee W. Morgan
F. K. Moore
Cleveland
Monongahela
Thomas M. Marshall
W. D. Moore
Joseph Rhodes
Local Jails Hear Assault and Battery Cases
William Hawnox of Lower St Clair township jailed on assault and battery charges by sister in law Kate Hanna. Alderman Succop faces two counts of assault and battery and breach of peace by his wife. hearing set for tomorrow. Thomas Chalmers arrested for larceny of a gamecock belonging to Edward Brennan and jailed in Allegheny lockup. Aveust Tenn to face a charged aggravated assault and battery after poker blows from Thomas Martley. Edward Swan jailed for assault and battery of maghem by Richard Hed, per Chartiersborough justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hawnox
Lower St. Clair Township
Justice of the Peace
Conrad
Kate Hanna
Alderman Succop
Thomas Chalmers
Nunnery Hill
Allegheny
Edward Brennan
Alaerwan Gripp
Aveust Tenn
Alderman Kerr
Thomas Martley
Martley
Edward Swan
Squire A. W. McMillen
Chartiersborough
Maghem
Richard Hed
Real Estate and Service Ads for Local Firms
Real estate and insurance listings for Myer Gallinger located in the Yoder law building at Fifth and Wylie avenues with a telephone contact. An elevator instruction and a request for watch repair service at 684 Fixe, with another ad for Hauch's at 295 Fifth Avenue, including a separate inquiry number 6394.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myer Gallinger
Yoder Law Building
Fifth and
Wylie Avenues
Father and Wealth Twenty Year Mystery Solved
Thomas H. Morgan of the Pittsburg Fire Department learned in Seattle that his deceased father Ebenezer Harrison Morgan left a Seattle estate valued around four hundred thousand dollars. The estate was divided under Washington law with Mrs Morgan receiving half and her three children the remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Morgan
Seattle
Harry Morgan
Leavine
Thomas
State of Washington
Morgan
Chief Murphy At Home After Election Visit
Chief John Murphy of the Allegheny Department of Public Safety returned from Detroit and Mt Cement Michigan after his election. He will not reveal appointments until next week but hinted his mind is made up. He questioned the police appropriation size and may influence a veto. The mayor has been in Kinsman Ohio since Monday and returns today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John BR. Murphy
Allegheny Department of Public Safety
Detroit
Mt.Cement
Mich
Kinsman
A Colored Woman Burned and a Man Down an Elevator Shaft
A list reports BarBen-Mary Barber a colored servant at Hotel Rhodes Allegheny severely burned when her clothing caught fire and she was moved to Palinhe General Hospital. ETYEIL William Errell of 49 Vista Allegheny fell down an elevator shaft at 1007 Liberty Street breaking an arm and was taken to Homeopathic Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BarBen—Mary Barber
Rhodes
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Palin He General Hospital
Etyeil
William Errell
Vista Street
Liberty Street
Homeopathic Hospital
Borough Files Assessments Against Property on Park and Adjacent Streets
McKeesport Street Commissioner filed statements of the boroughs claims for street paving grading and related assessments on property along Park street Shaw avenue Blackberry alley and Tube-Works alley The amounts listed total 8 55962 4 52607 6 31239 1 40601 and 1 62141 The residents dispute the assessments and the borough entered suits to recover the sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Park Street
Shaw Avenue
Blackberry Alley
North Park Street
Secret Service Chief Pays Respect at Dead Detective
A telegram from Washington honors detective D. McSweeney and calls for tribute at the funeral for David H. Gilkinson. The message from A L Drummond notes faithful service and asks observance at obsequies on Tuesday. Also mentioned are local ads for low priced items and lager beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Drummond
United States
D. McSweeney
Washington
David H. Gilkinson
A. L. Drvummond
Secret Service Division
United States Treasury Department
City Council Overridden Veto in Deficit Forecast
Mayor Gourley said he expected six votes but seven supported his veto override as Council and Controller debate extending September tax discounts. Treasurer Denniston contemplates legal opinion on delaying discounts to April 10 with March 31 receipts, warning potential $30,000 to $40,000 loss if not enforced. Assessors mobilize extra staff amid tax assessment work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Gourley
Connells
Bender
Denniston
Southside Market House Towers Dropped After Fire
Market action followed a blaze at the Southside Market House as market clerk David McDonald ordered the south end towers removed to the second story. Fire damage left trusses partly burned, with debris being cleared under James McKnight and John Beez supervision. The stalls remained largely intact and officials anticipate reopening by Saturday night. August Kreil denies the fire began in the bandroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McDonald
James McKnight
John Beez
McDonald
Former Pittsburg Man L. H. McCammon Dies En Route
L H McCammon, 35, formerly of Pittsboro and Cincinnati, died suddenly at Stockton California yesterday on his way to Shasta. He served as secretary of the Wilmot Mining Co and had ties to the Calumet Fire Clay Co and Globe Sewer Pipe Co. He leaves a daughter. wife preceded him years ago. The exact cause was not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. McCammon
Stockton
Cal
Shasta
McCammon
Pittsboro
Calumet Fire Clay Company
Globe Sewer Pipe Company
Wilmot Mining Company
Cincinnati
West
Seaves
Deluded Members Push Case Against Co-Operation Branch
Branch No 4 of the Universal Order of Co-Operation held a meeting last evening. Members without certificates received their money while those with certificates were assessed for attorney fees and instructed the Secretary to push the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch No. 4
Universal Order of Co-Operation
Sugar Easter Egg Prize At Kaufmanns Window
A large decorated sugar Easter egg in Kaufmanns corner window contains a $50 bill numbered 1 to 50 000. The first four correct guessers win prizes of 50 10 5 and the egg. purchases in the boys clothing dept before 9 pm Saturday grant one guess per purchase. Winners named in next Sunday's Dispatch and Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmanns
Kaufmanens’ Boys’ Clothing Department
Dispatch and Leader
Washington City
Chamberlain & Co Ships First Goods to Hawaiian Islands
On February 6 Cham berlain & Co of Des Moines Iowa sent 106 cases of medicines to Honolulu’s leading wholesale drug house. The shipment includes large quantities of Chamberlain s Cough Remedy famed for colds and as a preventive and curative for croup. The company plans wide advertising in Hawaiian papers to expand popularity of their remedies. For sale by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain & Co
Des Moines
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Chamberlain
United States
Wso
Easter week sale on 5,000 suits at 225
To make Easter week memorable we offer about 5,000 fine cassimere and cheviot suits in light and dark shades for 225 each. Sizes run from 4 to 14. P C GC Pittsburgne Combination Clothing Company corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House. SOHMER Pianos COLBY Pianos Schubert Pianos offered by J M Hoffman & Co 537 Smithfield street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitrsscrne Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
Post Office Site Battle Over Carnegie Basement Plan
Government pressure to condemn private property for a central post office faces opposition from Postmaster Gilleland who resists moving to a cellar site. A basement in Carnegie Library is proposed as a suitable, well lit alternative with rent around 2500 dollars annually, while protests from citizens mount and inspection visits continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilleland
Allegheny
Allegheny County
Union Rink
Allegheny and
Grant Avenues
Washington
Carnegie Library
North Diamond Street
Einstein
Special Announce from N Gallinger selling jewelry and instruments
See our stock of diamonds, ice blue silver watches and jewelry. Compare prices and quality. Courteous treatment guaranteed. Full line of musical instruments always on hand. N Gallinger’s 1200 Penny ASE for 694.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Gallinger
Easter Fashion Arrivals Offer Wide Coat and Wash Goods Range
New department arrivals present an extensive Easter collection with ladies coats jackets reefers and blazers in various styles and colors. Garments are described as perfect in fit and workmanship with notably low prices. A fresh display of organdie lawns and printed fabrics rounds out the assortment.
Clock shop ad at Hauch's Jewelry on Fifth Avenue
An advertisement urges readers to visit Hauch's Jewelry, at 295 Fifth Avenue, WFsu, to buy a new clock or have an old one repaired. The copy emphasizes the store as the best and easiest place in the city for clock purchases or repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauch’s Jewelry Store
Fifth Avenue
Wfsu
Millinery Jackets and Suits Lead Spring Wardrobe Sale
A local sale showcases millinery and jackets alongside silk waists and gloves with parasol accessories. Rib items appear in offerings, highlighting seasonal fashion options for shoppers.
Bargains in American Dress Goods Counter
Genuine bargains in our American Dress Goods counter with many fabrics advertised at low prices. 48 inch wool chevron suiting at 35c per yard. 42 inch silk stripe cheviot at 75c. 38 inch all wool checks at 75c. 36 inch English style suiting at 50c to 75c. 56 inch homespun plaids at 75c. These values go fast this morning.
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Price
Soc
Price We
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Mrs. Clark
P. J. Murphy
Charles McFatt
Holmes Protective Buoreau
P. J. Sullivan
Alder
Clarks
Harry Baker
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Clark House
Mra
Rosie Brown
Squire
George Gladden
Patton
Charles Risher
Fourth Street
Rudd
Mr. Marion
Commonwealth
Henry Sutmeyer
Teesaca Street
Sutmeyer
Laurel Station
Fort Wayne Railway
Brown B. Chamberlain
Beaver County
New Brighton
Wilkinsburg
Thomas D. Messier
Pennsylvania Company
Shadyside
G. D. Tarver
Alleheny
Turner
Pittsburg, Cincinnati and
C.C. Wiley
Penn Avenue
J. H. Thompson
Horne's
Dennis
Northside
J. L. Graham
Grier
Stewart
Board of Health
Sears
Old City
East End
England
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Scotland
Wales
Poland
Hungary
Southside
Bureau of Health
Asx
Wash
Dispatch
Ebenezer Harrison Morgan
Middleport
Youngstown
St. Louis
Chief Murphy
Secret Service Tribuif
Hauch’ 5
Avenue
Tay D. Lutz & Son
ASE
Pittsburger
Sohmer Pianos
Colby Pianos
Schubert Pianos
J. M. Hoffman & Co
Smithfield Street
MR. Gilleland
Treasury
Post Office
First Ward
Uncle Sam
Haymarket Square
W. D. Porter
Monk
Hucus & Hacke
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Market
Oda
A. G. Budd
Fred C. Fitzsimmons
Alderman Gripp
J. F. Schmitt
Homestes Jeweler
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Horne
N. B
C. Weisser
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