Two Young Pickpockets Sent to Reform School
Kate Steplein and Annie McGuire, aged 15 and 14, were taken to Morganga Reform School after arrest for two years of coordinated pocketbook thefts. Mary Shott and Hosa Sola received different dispositions while parents protested at Central Station as authorities detailed the remarkable scheme and lack of real accomplices among the last two girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Steplein
Annie McGuire
Morganga
Hosa Sola
the Good Shepherd
Columbus
Mary Shott
Mothers object to harsh police handling of young marauders
In Pittsburg a mother warned she would throw herself into the Mosongahela river if her daughter was sent to Morganza. Detectives cooled the threat with a quip while two girls, Annie McGuire and Rosa Solm, faced charges for a string of thefts. Mary Shitt, first and only survivor, works as a glass packer and did not aid the crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morganze
Mosongahela
Bendel
Steplein
Annie McGuire
Morganza
McGuire
Beisel
Doubet
Pittsburg
Inspector McAleese
Mary Shiitt
Rosa Solm
the Good Shepherd
Columbus
Missing overcoat and accessories found in office
During a December larceny trial District Attorney Johnston reported his overcoat seal skin cap and gloves stolen from the courtroom. Yesterday Clerk Fagan found the missing coat and items in a cupboard in the Assistant District Attorney’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Fagan
District Attorney's Office
I Bown Inystory
Man Accused Of False Pretense In Mason Village Case
William J. McNorten of If East Jefferson Street Allegheny was arrested by Detective Heimer on a false pretense charge. Alex Hutchinson, a Mason, accused McNorten of aiming to join the society while short of funds and cashing a 10 check before vanishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. McNorten
If East Jefferson Street
Allegheny
Heimer
Alex. Hutchinson
McNorten Woo
bin Lam
J. Hutchinson
Battle at Braddock electrics line torn up by railroad workers
Braddock and Turtle Creek Railway workers begin ripping up tracks on Main Street. Police under arrest after clashes with Italian workers, Chief Spangler among those detained. Attorneys Stevenson and Yost clash over legality. Bail set at 600 each for two officers. contractor Rollins and foremen had been detained earlier. Work resumes later, potential damages suit eyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Braddock and
Turtle Creek
Main Street
A. KR. Stevenson
William Shearer
Spangler
Hail
Howard
Stevenson
Veromen
Yost F
Rollins
Duff's College Students In Knife Fight
William Fry and Emil Weesing, Duff's College students about 14, fought after school near the First National Bank building. Fry drew a penknife and stabbed Weesing under the left shoulder, blood staining Weesing's clothes. Officer Ed White arrested both. Weesing received urgent medical care but the wound is not believed fatal. Fry faces felonious cutting charges with a hearing set for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fry
Emil Weesing
Duff's College
Fry
Weesing
First National Bank
Weeting
Ed White
Central Station
East End
Sutterville -Tation
Reuben Miller Held on Liquor and House Charges
Reuben Miller, linked to the troubles at the Grant Street Synagogue, was held for court in $500 bail on two counts for selling liquor and in $1,000 bail for running a house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Miller
Grant Steet Synagogue
Running House
Into the Arms of the Law Sentences and Local Hearings
J. M. Hiro and William Russell were sent to Western Penitentiary from Venango county for 15 months each. METER COCKER faced Alderman Succop on an assault charge and was held for court. In Gray v Herald, the defendant was discharged. Jonx KICHLEAT had a hearing on keeping a ferocious dot. the animal was shot and the case settled. Katz and an unnamed man fought at Pennavente and Thirteenth, both badly bruised but not intoxicated. they were jailed at the Twelfth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hiro
William Russell
Western Penitentiary
Venango County
Meter Cocker
Alderman Succop
Mary Cocker
Gray
Albert Herald
Alderman McGarey
Jonx Kichleat
South Twentieth Street
Krown
Eichleau
Jonx Katz
Twelfth Ward
Pennavente
Thirteenth Street
St Wo'clock
Insist on Their Rights United Ministers Council Address
A dated address from the United Ministers' Council of Pittsburg and Allegheny to landlords and real estate agents calls for fair rental access for colored residents. It asserts American citizenship, Christian ethics, and equal rights, urging landlords to remove discriminatory housing barriers and to rent suitable dwellings to members of the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Ministers’ Council
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Vicinity
J. A. Boyder
Laws
George W. Cuntox
The New Judges and Public Interest Centers Appointments
The Allegheny county judicial bill prompts hot talk over probable appointees. Marshall Brown, Charles Fetterman, W. D. Porter and others are named with friends supporting each. Brown faces a petition to Harrisburg from business leaders and county officials, banks, and insurers, signaling broad backing for his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Brown
Allegheny County
Charles 5. Fetterman
W. D. Porter
Harrisburg
Friends
Brown
Ornes
Gourley
Denniston
I:t
Their First Break in Eight Hour Carpentry Strike
The master builders report the first break as Murphy & Diebold mills hire eight hour workers. Schwartz and the strike committee claim 800 to 900 men are at work and list firms granting demands, while the union notes outsiders aiding supplies and a pending list of concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters
Mr. Schwartz
Schwartz
Smithfield Street
Murphy & Diebold
West End
Irwin
Murphy & Diebold Ron Union
Building Trades Council
Builders’ Exchange
Sturdevant & Co
Cleveland
Exchange
Inet
Sholes & Gallagher
Waterstreet
G. W. Mansfield
Master Builders’ Association
Carpenters’ Council
Murphy & Inebold
West Evning
Maguire
Pittsburg
Mire
Ironworkers Return to Natural Gas Over Coal
A cold snap lowered natural gas pressure as demand rose from manufacturers. Iron-making firms formerly using gas from their walls now contract with the Philadelphia Company, paying rates from 50 to 8 per inch. Some coal users switch back to gas for economy and better iron quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higger
Philadelphia
Waiters Walk Out At Seventh Avenue Hotel
Twenty six waiters quit at noon yesterday at the Seventh Avenue Hotel over the discharge of one colleague. Management cited for cause trouble over cooking eggs. Only six waiters remain on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Beav er Falls nails output exceeds prior year on same machines
The wire nail factory of Carnegie Phipps Co limited at Beaver Falls Pa produced 60800 kegs of finished nails on 116 machines in April 189. This surpasses the previous year’s output for the same equipment. Southside tailors organize merchants association after a meeting at J Freund's store with 39 merchants in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co., Limited
Beaver Falls
Southside Tailors
Southside
J. J. Freund
Merchants’ Association For
Pur
Lippincott affair murky with misleading bank links
Rochester Tumbler Company leader H C Fry says the Lippincott assignment will not unsettle the business and that the ill leader is not bankrupt. He denies $300,000 loan claims and notes confusion over two Braddock banks. Fry explains the assignee will prepare a statement in time while clarifying Lippincott’s health and role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Tumbler Company
Lippincott
Braddock
H.C. Fry
Jesse H. Lippincott
Fry
Seventh Avenue
Tumbler
Repo Frs
Kelly
Braddock National Bank
One Candidate Less Major McLaughney Drops Race for Workhouse Chief
The Board of Managers received notice that Major McLaughney has withdrawn as a candidate to succeed Superintendent Henry Warner, who resigned. A board member suggested ex County Treasurer Willan Hill as a strong local alternative, noting his long service as Justice of the Peace at Mansfeld, multiple terms in the Legislature, and three years as County Treasurer, now serving on the workhouse board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major McLaughney
Henry Warner
Dispatch
Willan Hill
Hie
Mansfeld
Three Pittsburg Steamers Run Aground At Letort Falls
An alarming report from Letort Farla on the Olio near Cincinnati describes the excursion steamer Coahomo owned by Harry Davis of Pittsburg running hard aground broadside in the channel. The Hudson and the Congo attempted to aid but both became stuck, blocking the river. No vessels can pass and fear grows that they cannot be freed before rising waters. Davis has rushed to Cincinnati to assess the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letort Farla
Olio
Cincinnati
Harry Davis
Pittsburg
Hudson
Man Tries Suicide on City Cable Line
A deaf mute man named Martin attempted self harm on the Fifth Avenue cable line in front of a car near Smithfield Street. He was pulled from the track by two Miller's restaurant workers, believed drunk, and taken to a hotel to be sent home today. He is described as a stranger in the city from Old City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Miller's
Artin
Old City
Street realignment plan eyed by comm muters group
The Commutters on Surveys recommended ordinances to relocate Evalloo Street between Pann and Liberty avenues and to change Walnut Street’s grade from 0 Hara to Koup streets. Dogacene Company favored the change while De Rice and Attorney Charles McKee of the Duquesne Traction Company attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dogacene Company
Walnut Street
Evalloo
Pann
Liberty Avenues
Hara
Koup Streets
de Rice
Charles McKee
Duquesne Traction Company
Nater
Allegheny Public Safety approves police fire and health bills
The Allegheny Committee on Public Safety met, approving the bills and payrolls of the police, fire and health bureaus totaling 17 million. The purchase of a fire engine was postponed due to lack of appropriations. A petition to establish a fire company in Pleasant Valley was laid over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Committee On Public Safety
Bureaus of Police, Fire and Health
Pleasant Valley
Arrest of 18 year old William Knorr by Henry W Oliver
Henry W. Oliver of 110 Webster Street caught 18 year old William Knorr after he found two men in his stable around 10 PM. One man escaped while Knorr was detained and taken to the lockup. Knorr reported Monterey Street as his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Knorr
Henry W. Oliver
Webster Street
Sale Opens in Barberton New Town Lots Earn Attractive First Day
The sale of lots in Barber ton Ohio began yesterday under M J Alexander. First day sales totaled 150900 dollars. Barber and Alexander remain optimistic about the town's prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barberton
Tur
M. J. Alexander
Messia
Barber
Alexander
Miss May Cook Found After Estate Standoff in Ireland Claim
Miss May Cook, who inherits a half million dollars from her late grandfather in Ireland, has been located. She has been living with Mrs. Matthew Jiles at 15 Old Avenue for several weeks and plans to depart in July to Ireland to claim the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Cook
Ireland
Matthew Jiles
Old Avenue
Robert Johnson Held After Pie Brass Theft Charge
Robert Johnson was arrested for stealing pie brass from Maloney and Co on Second Avenue and taken to Central station last night. He faces a morning larceny hearing after 125 pounds of brass were recovered in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
Maloney & Co
Second Avenue
Central Station
Johnson
Not a Starving Swede at Union Depot Bakery
A young Swede at the Union depot, kept there for days, was claimed to be starving but was found well fed by Mr. Lee in the Union depot restaurant and by police officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Rea
Mr. Lee
Auditors Appointed for Allegheny City Accounts
Small scraps report T and Breom with John McKirdy named expert accountants to audit Allegheny City's books. Also notes B M Berl, once VP candidate, and now pension official, and the death of John Maloy from injuries after a street collision near the polo station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. &. Breom
John McKirdy
Allegheny City
How
B. M. Berl
Aces
John Maloy
Homeopathic
Antsnale
Jnvenigave
Frost Wipes Out Strawberry Bloom and Threatens Crops
Farmers and gardeners report heavy frosts and ice blanketing fields from Freeport to New Castle, blasting strawberry beds in full bloom and endangering apples, peaches, and other fruit. Despite some rain easing fears, prospects of a large harvest hinge on warmer weather and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
New Castle
Allegheny
Washington
Galifornia Fae Ae Ey
Chartiera
Neville Island
Sero
Meadville
Three Special Bargains To-Day In Men's Clothing
Bargains offered today include 150 kersey and blue cheviot overcoats sized 33 to 44 with list price $12, now $6. Also 200 cassimere suits in sack or cutaway styles, today $25. Additionally 165 Hawthorne cheviot suits in short sacks with various pockets and cuts, marked $3, compared with $15 elsewhere. Corner Grant and Diamond streets by Purssure Combination Clothing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. No
Hawthorne
Slander Claim Over Expulsion From German Knights of St George
Richard Kultzler Sr sues the German R C Knights of St George over his expulsion from the order in Pittsburgh Allegheny. He claims improper dues and assessments, unjust proceedings, and slander. He seeks 3000 dollars in damages as the trial before Judge Ewing proceeds with both sides presenting letters and board actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kultzier, Sr
E. C. Knights of St. George
Richard Kultzler
R. C. Knights of St. George
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Ewing
Messrs. Force and
Patterson
Brel
Eintsler
Hoe
Kultzler
Koutzler
Worring
Knitzler
Apar
Board of Directors
Knitzter
Steapen
Kuitzier
Mt Oliver Incline Plan Faces Stockholder Clash
The Mt Oliver Incline Plane Company held its annual meeting with a near complete director and officer overhaul led by D Z Brickell. Minority stockholders opposed a $69 000 to $113 000 plan to replace the freight and passenger line, seeking six months to study figures and suspending stock calls. the resolutions failed and no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Oliver Incline Plane Company
D. Z. Brickell
H. Sellers McKee
E. E. Denniston
J. P. Staley
Murray A. Verner
Daniel Beech
Fred Ns
C. J. Sehult
John E. Benehnk
Sobeie 'Y
N P
Idr
Frederick Ham
Knoxville Land and Improvement Company
W. P. Scheil, Jr
Schell
Oliver
cline /isne
Majonry
Fatal wrestling incident in Turtle Creek coal camp
Coroner notified of John Hieuk a Hungarian coal miner's death after a playful wrestling match with James Scott. Scott surrendered as the inquest begins. Executions issued include several civil cases against various defendants with amounts ranging from 257 to 1624 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hieuk
Turtle Creek
Hieuk
James Scott
Scott
Cotoner
New Humane Agents Appointed in Western Pennsylvania
The Humane Society meeting reported routine business with dog fighting cases yielding 70 dollars from Alderman Beinbauer and 10 dollars each from Alderman McMasters and Alderaan. President Eaton announced more items for the Penitentum fund including names such as Am Sw Bedi D Fioto and Styersdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society
Beinbauer
McMasters
Alderaan
Eaton
Bedi
Fioto
Styersdale
Three Special Bargains To-Day In Mens Clothing
Three one day only bargains offered in the men's clothing department. Overcoats kersey and blue cheviot sizes 33 to 44 breast. price today 6 dollars from 12. 200 cassimere suits and cheviot suits in multiple cuts, claimed as under 15 dollar retail value, today 3 dollars. Also details on plan for Everett Clubs pianos by weekly payments. savings of 75 dollars from retail price. Addresses provided for club details and payments.
Inter-State Electric Light Association Becomes Permanent
The Inter-State Electric Light Association held a meeting at the Anderson yesterday and made the organization permanent. Two more companies joined, making nine in all, with invitations sent to 30 firms. The aim is to protect and foster electric companies in Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and West Virginia. A constitution and by-laws were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Electric Light Association
the Anderson
Eddit
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Cough Persists After Influenza Says Mrs Allen
Mrs A J Allen wife of the editor of the Scott county Blade says Chamberlains Cough Kennedy is a specific for the cough that follows la grippe. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Allen
Scott County
Blade
Chamberlain
Kennedy
Wsu
Bargain Sheet Music and Music Gear Sale At 65 Cents
Half price sheet music and low guitar mandolin and banjo prices head a sale. Pianos and other items range from $25 to $5,000 with widespread discounts. Also habital silica fabric in washable colors offered at 65 cents. Albuquerque Daily Citizen notes local endorsements for Chamberlain's Cough remedy and Hendersons druggists stock. Opera slippers beaded toes priced $1 to $1.25 at G D Simons in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
New Shoe Department Opens at The People's Lore Fifth Avenue
Mrs Barker announces informal opening on Thursday May 7 at 618 Penn Avenue featuring latest Indies and children's bats. Mothers can have their children's hats trimmed, with embroidered flouncings priced at 45 cents a counter. Jos Hoax & Co., 600 621 Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conte
Jos, Homme & Co
Penn Avenue
E. Bark
Simpson's
People's Move
Fifth Avenue
Jt. Campbell & Dick
the People's Lore
Jos
Hoax & Co
G. D Bimen's Opens Hand Turn Goods Department
At 1 dollar price the store offers genuine hand turn items and patent leather tips. The advertise today at 78 Ohio Street Allegheny Pa. The department opens today with special prices and bargains for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
G. D. Simon’s
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Bimen's
Allegheny, Pa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Steplein
Kyle Steplein
Anvis McGuire
McAleese
Special Agent
Jewell
George Speed
Brickingars’ Union
Union No. Sm
Sope
Walters
Viece
J. Rege
Letort Falls
Allegheny Public Safety
Oliver Tarns
Cochranton
Ede
Arda
Martin Patz
Louisa Key
Tarentum
Miss
Germany
Patz
America
dTarencom
Aoe
Serene
Capias
James Lockhart
E. A. Smith
Well Supply Company
P. P. Milliken
Same
E. J. Long
Goddard, Hill & Co
C. L. Raynor
C. Scheyer
People’s Insurance Company
T. Ortman
J. Hu Ortman
E. A. Thompson
Hen Steup
William Kohl
Cowan & Hastings
W. G. Frank
Boodle
DOG Fighters
Everett
Hueus & Hacxe
Jos. Honxe & Co
the People's Store
Fifth Ave
Campbell & Dick
Harpy & Hayes
Jewelera
Pancets & Jones
Ham
China
Tan
Jones
Jos, Hone & Co
Peon Avenue
Seo
Alex Roy
Federal St
Frankstown Av
E. E., Pittsburg
Albuquerque
N. M
Daily Citizen
New Opera
G. D.simon's
Aia
C. Weisser
VME
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Challis
Horne & CO
E. P. Roberts & Sons
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