Mad Mary’s Mania Repelled by a Pistol in Church
Mary Cameron Mad Marr of Mt Washington obsessed with clergy attacks. She sprang at Father O Connell with a hatchet, who then fired a revolver to stop her. She was arrested and to be tried for insanity. The episode shook Mt Washington as neighbors feared further assaults by the deranged Scottish actress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cameron
Marr
Mt. Washington
Father O'Connell
Church of St. Mary's
Mary
Offeer Schuck
Twenty Eighth Ward
Mownt
Washington
Father fyConnell
Smn
Kiernan
Feather Conwell
Tobin
Meont
Brennan
Ss. Mare
Mad
Mad Mary
Lee Wre
Bee Erether
Amerie
Glascow
David
Jomrabers
Davie
Devie
Monet Washington
Mery Cameron
Trevie
Mart
Pieteburg
German Delusion Haunts Monongahela Hotel Caller Seeks Kaiser Wilhelm
A German man visiting the Monongahela hotel persistently asks clerks about Kaiser Wilhelm. He believes the emperor is staying there and demands access to the king’s room, prompting staff to guard the elevator area as they try to calm him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mononszabela House
Kaiser Wilhelm
Halser
Ice price fury in Allegheny sparks ice trust rumors
Local reports claim a price surge for ice up to 75 percent in Allegheny with consumers alleging higher charges from Arctic, Chautauqua Lake, and Chantangis Lake Ice Companies. President William Scott of the Chautauqua Lake Ice Company denies a trust, saying prices are unchanged from last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
William Scott
Chautauqua Lake Ice Company
E. Holdin
Federal Street
Articlee
Chantangis Lake Ice Company
Arctic Ice Company
Centlemen
Scott
Arctic Iee
Ice Exchange
Friendless and Dying Southside Man In Mercy Hospital
William Barr, jailed for drunkenness by Magistrate Succop, fell ill with pneumonia at Mercy Hospital and is expected to die. No friends have visited. authorities suspect he may have escaped from a sick ward and collapsed near the railroad track after arrest. Police will try again to locate his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barr
Succop
Mercy Hospital
Warden McAleese
Southside
Barr
Milrouad Track
South Sixth Street
South Twenty-seventh Street
Scrapping Offenders Processed in Two Cities
Police hearings Brock in two cities show routine cases with judges listing multiple offenders. Names include Conrad Snyder, Jacob Ward, Jack Brien, Rudolph Baker, George Knobitz, Charles Dardee, William Scondir, Harry Rise, and John Try, with fines and costs ranging from modest sums to workhouse dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gripp
Alferman
Succop
Leslie
Conrad Snyder
Jacob Ward
Taiting
Twenty-second Street
South Side
Jack Brien
Bincham
Rudolph Baker
Penn Avenue
George Knobitz
Springs Alley
Charles Dardee
William Scondir
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Harry Rise
Pittsburrg Street
John Try
Sumie
Young Moore in Denver
Superintendent O Mara received word from Denver that Fred S Moore, a thirteen year old, was arrested there for robbing the Diamond National Bank of 60. The boy has sent back 32 of the stolen dollars from St Louis and his family friends have contributed the rest. Bank officials do not wish to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Mara
Denver
Col
Fred S. Moore
Diamond National Bank
Oner
St. Louis
To Let Rooms and Wanted Boarders Ads Highlight Desirable Houses
The Daily and Sumlay Dispatch advertise TO LET ROOMS and WANTED BOARDERS at low rates in prime locations. These cent a word columns showcase desirable houses offering moderate rents and convenient access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Daily and
Sumlay Dispatch
Daily
Sunday Dispatch
Quiet Sunday in East End Police District Reported
Inspector Whitehouse and Captain Mc Laughlin said yesterday was the quietest Sunday since taking charge. No drunk or disorderly cases were logged and the cells at Eleventh, Fourteenth, Nineteenth and Twenty-third ward stations held no prisoners by late night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehouse
McLaughlin
East End
Twenty-third Ward
Midnight shooting reported near Cherry alley area
A mysterious shooting occurred in Cherry alley between Fifth Avenue and Diamond Street about 1 am. A loud pistol report was heard but the shot could not be located. Officers and a Dispatch reporter investigated nearby buildings for clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Alley
Fifthavenet
Diamond Street
Lees
Murphy Fron Aldernein Gripp
Young Chicago waiter arrested on Smith Street tale unclear
Louis Schmidt described as a Chicago waiter was picked up by Detective McTizho on Smith Street last night. He gave a vague account and reportedly attempted to burn a candle he carried while being arrested for suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schmidt
Chicago
Etreet
McTizho
Unconscious tramp found on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
William Castieman was found lying unconscious by Officer Pavick on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He was taken to Dr. O'Brian's office where he was found to be very ill and suffering from paralysis, then moved by patrol wagon No. 10 to the Homeopathic Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Castieman
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pavick
Dr. O'Brian
Homeopathic Hospital
Police Seek Kristy Haupy on Improper Use Charge
Police report Kristy Haupy residing on Wharton Street Southside arrested by Detective Carrigan for using her house for improper purposes. Bail posted for bearing. Fras Barne.te arrested for drunken disturbance at Nineteenth and Carson, resisted patrolmen, jumped from wagon. Jacon Khrie, youth of years, arrested on Chestnut Street Allesheny by Officer Kim, to face hearing this morning as part of Chestnut street youth disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristy Haupy
Wharton Street
Southside
Carrigan
Fras Barne
Nineteenth
Carson Streets
Jacon Khrie
Chestnut Street
Allesheny
Kim
Central Station
Innocent Foreigner Tied to Law and Order Society Prowler Held
A 19 year old immigrant, hired by the Law and Order Society, was arrested prowling in Fifth Avenue alleys while gathering names of newsstand customers. He says he was promised 20 dollars daily and vows to quit, while Mrs. Stately seeks a divorce after her husband’s gambling house ties surface. He faces court on gambling charges with bail set at 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order
No. 5
Virgin Alley
Fifth Avenue
Wood
Smithfield Streets
McTighe
Fitzgerald
Smithfield Street
Craig Street
East End
Central Station
McClure
Law and Order Society
Tae Dieraten
Leader and Press
Sharp
South Twenty-second
Carson Streets
Baltimore and Ohio
Trion Depot
Union News Ocean
Stately
Migistrate McKenna
Inspector McKeivy
Oard
The
Epnossiers
Assembly
House Cut Back to Satisfy Street Line Dispute
A disputed East End property at Penn avenue and St. Clair street faced carpenters cutting four feet from its side after owner Bose ignored warnings. The single story frame home occupied by a colored tenant was revealed to encroach on the street line and provoked strong local reaction. Bose vowed to pursue legal action to resolve the quarrel in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bese
Penn Avenue
St. Clair Street
East End
Cntrie
Ilese
Water Supply Woes Hit Southsiders With Sediment
Residents report widespread sediment in Monongahela water yesterday with some households unable to use it at all. At the Twenty-eighth Ward police station a bottle showed half an inch of sediment. others found clear water all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mononsahela
Wanl
Fraudulent Pension Claim Case In 1849
Lewis V. Van Howten was committed to the rail yesterday by U S authorities for making false, fictitious and fraudulent claims in support of a pension for Pimbe Taylor. The offense is alleged to have occurred in September 1849, with the information filed by E E Fulier of Lackawanna County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis V. van Howten
United States
Pimbe Taylor
E. E. Fulier
Lackawanna County
Musician W L Mayer Home Intruded. Silver Clarionet Stolen
The residence of W. L. Mayer at 114 Knox Avenue Knoxville was entered yesterday morning while the family were at church. A silver clarionet valued at 65 dollars was taken and nothing else. South Side police notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Mayer
Knox Avenue
Knoxville
Southside
Trade movement at Pittsburg post office in April
In April the Pittsburg post office cashed money orders and postal notes totaling 20128 dollars and 18 cents and sold postal or money orders aggregating 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Land sale in Westmoreland coal region nets $250000
James White of Irwin sells 1500 acres in Versailles and North Huntingdon to Westmoreland Coal Company for 250000. Down payment received. The tract joins other White holdings and will support a large new shaft and railroad link from Fulton. Westmoreland plans a major mine network expanding to 29000 acres across multiple townships with new town and 3000 tons daily output planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James White
Irwin
Westmoreland Company
Westmoreland Coal Company
Versailles
North Huntingdon Townships
Westmoreliaand County
Yourhioghrny
Westmoreland County
Kiskiminetas
Indiana County
Manordale
Turtle Creek Valley
Elkins Gas Coal Company
G. W. Elkina
Pittsburg Street Railway
R. F. Bower
C.K. Robinson
N. McFarlane
John 5. Gerhard
William L. Etkins, Jr
G. W. Etkins
R. F. Tower
C. Robinson
Philadelphia
O Day Voices Skepticism on Shutdown Movements
Daniel O Day, president of Standard Oil, staying at Monongahela House, discusses the shutdown plan. He says foreign buyers are shrewd and that artificial stimulation harms the market, noting Russian oil exports to South America injure trade. He adds that the trust is dissolved in practice though the company remains, with changed methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel O'Day
Standard Oil Company
Monongahela House
Sked
Mr. O'Day
George Rice Plans Europe Trip and London Paris Rail Interest
Engineer George Rice of Citizens' Traction and Duquesne electric road will move to Philadelphia this week and then sail to Europe for recreation. He denied reports of plans to build electric street railways in London and Paris for foreign capitalists, noting no truth to the tale. He said Americans lead in street transit and foreigners may seek ideas, citing German progress but acknowledging no current project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rice
Citizens’ Traction
Duquesne Electric Road
Philadelphia
Europe
London
Paris
Mr. Rice
America
United States
Germany
Anarchist in Pittsburg Seeks Europe News
A wild-eyed stranger with onion breath rushed into The Dispatch office in Pittsburg asking for a private tip on European affairs. The man spoke of leaven inspired writings about great corrupt monarchies and denounced those who own wealth, then left into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Europe
Blaine Could Carry Missouri Says McGinnis
Missouri State Senator McGinnis predicts thousands of Democrats would back Blaine if nominated. He says Harrison as the Democratic standard bearer would not prevent a Republican sweep, and argues the party is more harmonious and organized than in years past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinnis
Missouri
Eastern Express
Washington
Harrison
Blaine
South Side Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault
Andy Gedeon of No. M2 Welsh Way was arrested yesterday on a charge of aggravated assault and battery on neighbor John Quallich. Quallich alleges Gedeon assaulted him angrily. Gedeon appears to have been severely dealt with. A hearing is scheduled for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Gedeon
No. M2
Welsh Way
Southside
John Aallich
Quallich
Gedeon
Woman Held on Cruelty Charge After Party at Home
Nora Spannenbrg of Welsh Way South Side jailed Saturday on cruelty and neglect charges for her two young children. Anti Cruelty Agent McDonald filed the information. An officer found her entertaining four young men at the house. She faces a hearing today before Alder Succop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Spannenbrg
Welsh Way
Southside
McDonald
Aldermin
Speak-Easies Quietly Operated in Lower St. Clair Township
Quiet activity described in Lower St. Clair Township with no arrests made yet reports of considerable selling taking place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower St. Clair Township
Missing mill worker James Smith vanishes after ball game
James Beatty Smith 24, a millworker of 1326 Penn Avenue, left for a baseball game last Monday and has not been seen since. The family reports two tall Black-bearded strangers visited the home that night seeking Mrs. Smith, prompting fears of foul play and a possible river death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Beatty Smith
Penn Avenue
Smith
Zug
May Day Celebrations at St Francis Chartiers
May Day exercises at St Francis Church Chartiers opened May with a well decorated church and an extensive programme. Miss Bertha Ingel notably played the part of May Queen with evident success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis
Chartiers
St. Francis’ Church
Bertha Ingel
Newell Debates Responsibility For Repaired Virgin Alley
Discussion centers on who should fund repaving the Virgin alley torn up during John Newell's hotel construction. Mr Newell states the alley will be repaved by the city or by himself and that taxpayers will be informed by calling on us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgin Alley
John Newell
Dr Stevenson Injured as Horse Comes Up Street
Dr Stevenson of the East End was driving a horse along Center Avenue when the bit broke and the horse lost control. At Highland Avenue the animal turned and upset the buggy, throwing the doctor onto the street. He escaped with only slight bruises.
Wallpaper offer at Liberty and Market street stores
A dealer announces a full range of wallpapers at the Market Street shop successor to W. H. Barker. Despite a prior burn out at Liberty Street, the salesroom promises complete assortments and ready service for all orders, signed by Joan 8. Ronsets at 3 Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Street
Market Street
Joan
Ronsets
W. H. Barker
Joy & RonErrs
Wall Papers
Romertas
St Market Street
Iron City Brewing ad touts aged lager and hats from Paris
The notice promotes Iron City Brewing Company beer and minty hops quality. It boasts fifty months age and purity with vast stock in Lion City Brewing Company vaults. It also mentions new Paris and New York hats for ladies and children. Mus E. Dreren, Ht Penn av.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City Brewing Company
Lion City Brewing Company
Paris
New York
Mus
E. Dreren
Ht Penn Av
Uur E. Dreven
Penn Uv
Burned Out Liberty Street Store Ad
A damaged snippet advertises a Liberty Street shop with a "most complete assortment" of crudes and prices. It mentions Joux 5 and Bowers at 03 Market Street, implying location references for the advertised goods and contact points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Street
Market Street
Joux
Bowers
W. H. Barker
Fourth Presbyterian Church Dedication Marks East End
The Fourth Presbyterian Church on Evaline Street East End was dedicated with morning afternoon and evening services led by Rev. St Holmes Rev. George T Purves and Rev. W J Holland. An historical sketch was read by Rev. William P Schrom. The church organized in 1871 with land given by the McConnell heirs and now seats around 500. It houses a large pipe organ and stained glass, with debt modest and Sunday school at 550. Trustees named W H Keech Dr Gale French W F Bickel Fred Stonerod William Radcliffe J Ross Sterrett and W H Brickell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Evaline Street
East End
Holmes
Shady Avenue
George T. Purves
First
W. J. Holland
The
Western University
William P. Schrom
Bloomfield
McConnell
Hart Wood
W. H. Keech
Gale French
W. F. Bickel
Fred Stonerod
William Radcliffe
J. Ross Sterrett
W. H. Brickell
Pittsburg City Launches First Summer Excursion to Rochester
The City of Pittsburg carried 800 passengers on its inaugural Sunday trip down the Ohio to Rochester. The voyage left after 8 PM on the Delta with no major incidents, crowds enjoying dancing and scenery. A suspected Law and Order detective aboard prompted caution as a man sought names of travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Monongahela
Grand Army Band
Rochester
Delta
Ohio
Shawtown
Law and Order
Winnipeg Fire Destroys Block After Hydrants Fail
A major Winnipeg fire swept through about 2 a.m. destroying 16 to 18 buildings and smouldering three acres. The Princess Opera House, six stores, and Servation Army barracks burned as water shortages hampered efforts. Insurers total losses while claims appear light. owners carried only about 6,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Wilwires
Man
Winnipeg
Fie
Princess Opera House
Water Works Company
Servation Army
Rusco & Swift
Down Morgan Maintains Stark County Support, King Reports
Judge King, returning from Stark County, says he did not declare backing from Mahoning or Columbiana delegates and expects Stark to give a solid complimentary vote for Morgan on the first ballot. Columbiana votes first, Mahoning second, Stark last. a ninth-stake Stark vote may not nominate Morgan. A large business delegation will ride a special train to Salem Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younastown
King
Stark County
Massillion
Mahoning
Columbiana County
Mr. Morgan
Columbiana
Stark
Salem
Judge King
Gallant's speak-easy raids arrest proprietress and visitors
Lieutenant Charles Gallant and a squad raided an alleged speak-easy at 1900 Penn Avenue yesterday, capturing Mrs. E Breen and six visitors. Others detained on visiting a disorderly house. later a second raid on Mrs. Mary McPhillney’s house on Pike Street yielded one more arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gallant
Penn Avenue
E. Breen
Conway Barry
Charles O'Rorick
Thomas O' Bryne
James Black
Joseph Watt
James Fox
Alderman McKenna
Breen
Gallant
Worthy of Note Alltgnenny General Hospital Whisky Sale
Max Klein reports Silver Age Whisky used medicinally with good results in hospital patients. F K Tripesier superintendent notes 10 horses to be sold May 5 at City Sale Stables rear 623 and 625 Penn Avenue Pittsburg PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron City
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Gro
Warrensor
J. A. McKriver
Alltgneny General Hospital
Max Klein
F . K. Tripesier
Sainl
City Sale Stables
Pen’ Nue
HUGUS HACKe SILKS NEW SEASON STYLES AND DEALS
A Liverpool style retail listing shows a range of silks including printed silks indias surahs and brocade pongees with grounds in light and dark colors priced from 1 to 2.50 a yard. Extra white Jap silks 50c to 2. Special this week 250 pieces printed silks regular 1 and 1.25 lines at 75 cents a yard.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Father O’con
Nell
Mery
Snall
Morredo
Per Dees
Tivens
Gennell
Sonny
Emperor Wilhelm
Young Moore
Faust End
Mrs. Stately
Mer
Bese
Dantel O'Day
Dispatch Business
Allegheny Branch
Pr. M. As Usu
John Beatty Smith
Newall
Dr. Stevenson
Fourth Presbyterian
Ohio River
William M. Lee
Union Elevator Company
Household Credit Company
JOS. Horne & Go.'s
Penn Ave
Morgan
Congress
West Virgin
Pankerssore
Camden
West Virginia
West
Hamlet
Marshall Kennedy Milling Co
M K Milling Co
Fifth Ave
Market St
Simen
G. D. Simen
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
Bear In
E. P. Roberts & Sons
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn -Avenue
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