Pepper-Thrower Held for Murder in McKeesport Strike Clash
In McKeesport a coroner jury holds painter Lowden Martin for murder after Nicholas Spielman died from a head injury from a fall and a blow with a club during a labor dispute sparked by a carpenters strike. Eyewitnesses place Martin at the scene. Martin testifies he acted after Spielman taunted him. Spielman’s father and sister identify Martin, while physician testimony cites brain injury from the blow. Martin remains jailed. his counsel seeks release while awaiting court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden Martin
Nicholas Spielman
McKeesport
Martin
Spielman
McKenss
Grant Miller
Peter Spielman
William Stracham
East Park
Elizabeth Baumgartner
Ellsworth Mills
Dr. Black
Robert Lodschrift
Neville Stracham
Robert Lowry
Pitts
Dangerous pastime by boys on Ruch's hill
A crowd of boys on Ruch's hill rolled large boulders down the slope causing property damage and near misses to a residence on Dipwiddle street. A 20 pounder struck the fence at Charles Jockhart’s stone dwelling, tearing a section away and nearly entering the house. Police were alerted but officers were lacking in the district. Captain Sirius will ask Chief Brown to detail an officer for duty there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruch's Hill
Dipwiddle Street
Charles Jockhart
Sirius
Brown
Man Held for Manslaughter in Turtle Creek Death
In Braddock yesterday inquest judge Squire Holtzman said James Scott must answer for John Allak’s death after an altercation at Turtle Creek Tuesday. George Leacock and Dr Lowery testified, Scott struck Allak with a pole on a flat car. postmortem blamed fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Holtzman
Braddock
Joan Allak
Turtle Creek
James Scott
Walle Station
George Leacock
Hilak
Scott
Lowery
Walls Station
Antag
Pitts
Ex-Policeman Held on Malicious Mischief Charge
BR Connelly a former South Side officer was held for court by Alderman Succop on a malicious mischief charge. The accused allegedly caused a disturbance at Morris Gibausky’s West End saloon, breaking several articles and stealing $8 from the till as the proprietor called for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR Connelly
Southside
Alderman Succop
Morris Gibausky
West End
Connelly
Gibausky
Local quarrel leads to assault charge against Colcet
Stephen Wilson filed information before Alderman Kerr charging J Colcet with assault and battery. Both are mill men and a dispute over a net bucket ownership sparked a fight in which the other man struck on the head with a heavy piece of wood. A hearing is set for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Wilson
Kerr
J. Colcet
Ole
Fight at Grant Street Saloon Ends in Arrests
George Schodney and Hubert Ellison fought last night in a Grant street saloon. Officer Kinlin broke up the brawl and arrested Schodney while Ellison fled. Both men were cut up but not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schodney
Hubert Ellison
Grant Street
Kinlin
Schodney
Eliveau
Up to His Old Tricks Mrs Frank Caudo Seeks Arrest
Mrs Frank Caudo of the West End demands police action to arrest her husband who she says has returned to his old ways. The terse notice hints at ongoing domestic or public disturbance concerns without detailing charges or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Caudo
West End
Uncertain Domestic Abuse Claim Faces Family Accounts
A fragmentary report describes a man allegedly returning home last Saturday, possibly drunk, and abusing a woman and her mother. The text also notes a long-ago departure and subsequent unsettled behavior spanning about four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roneey
Ena Muser
Aix
German Butcher Held Over Eye Injury at Hotel Schlosser
Lorenz Kreig, accused of peppering Bridget Cavanaugh in the eyes at the Hotel Schlosser, was jailed awaiting outcome of her injuries. Inspector McAleese filed aggravated assault charges. Kreig faces trial if injuries worsen. Public sentiment favors full punishment for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Cavanaugh
Lorenz Kreig
Schlosser
Central Station
McAleese
Alderman McKenna
Kreig
Miss Cavanaugh
Reig
McAleesa
Notorious Theft Captured After Losing All But a Quarter
John Sherman of Bower Hill on the Panhandle road was arrested on larceny charges after aboarder Frank Weidman chased and identified him. Sherman hid $379.75 plus two cents that paid his fare to Birmingham, where Officer Schuck took him into custody at the Thirty-second ward station. Weidman’s trunk confirmed the missing funds and he remained in the city to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Bower Hill
Panhandle
Schuck
Frank Weidman
Weidman
Sherman
Weldman
Sherm
Birmingham
Thirty-second Ward
Assaulted His Neighbor Causes Arrest Report
John Emerson told Alderman Kerr he had Oscar Kormundi arrested for aggravated assault and battery. Both live on Howara Street in the Sixteenth Ward. Emerson says Kormundi beat him unprovoked after a quarrel and he could not work for days. Hearing set for Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Emerson
Kerr
Oscar Kormundi
Howara Street
Emerson
John Hughes Locked Up Over Odd Behavior
John J. Hughes was arrested by Lieutenant Schaffer after neighbors at Salt Works Station complained of his wandering and odd conduct. He refused to explain his home or purpose, was searched at the Fourteenth ward station, and a postal card inside showed he belonged to Company Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania Infantry, Beaver County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Hughes
Schaffer
Salt Works
Baltimore and Ohio
Hughes
Fourteenth Ward
Twenty-ninth
Pennsylvania Infantry
Beaver County
Two Young Men Face Larceny Charge in Solo Case
Joan Schaffer and Mathew Forester were arrested yesterday by Special Officer McLaughlin and jailed at the Fourteenth Ward station on a larceny charge. The pair are accused of stealing a kit of reef tools from a shop on Boston Street about three weeks ago, claiming they only borrowed them for a chicken coop. They are to appear before Magistrate A tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Schaffer
Mathew Forester
Solo
Bessie Garrigan
Allegheny
Second Street
Pittsburg
Gul
Not an Arrest to Eloport Maintains Quiet Police Stations
From 6 am yesterday to late last night there were no arrests reported by officers at the Twelfth and Seventeenth ward stations marking a quiet day in the city police blotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloport
Tor
Twelfth
Seventeenth Ward
Temperature Rebounds Amid Weather Hopes for Crops
Report notes warmer afternoon with 2 degrees high and 4 degrees low. Experts predict milder days ahead, but warn of possible dry spells and expect a rainfall within ten days. Ground remains wet below surface while crust bakes on top, raising cautious optimism for potatoes and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Allegheny Parks
N. W. Shafer
Allegheny Charities Committee Pushes Two Inspectors
The Allegheny Department of Charities proposed adding a second inspector, replacing the single post. A flour contract went to Marshall, Kensedy & Co and fish to G. L. Wyland and Staying, while another item was referred to a subcommittee. The committee will meet on the first Thursday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Committee On Charities
Ap Poanel
Marshall, Kensedy &Co
G. L. Wyland
Weddings in Black and White At Alderman Gripp Office
Magistrate Gripp handed down two life sentences yesterday in a mixed wedding scene. One case involved William Grim, a colored gentleman, who took Miss Doramands for better or worse. The second groom, white and two years younger, repented and settled by marrying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gripp
Alderman Gripp
Peesonenes
Missing barber Charles Muller Leaves cryptic note
Charles F. Muller, barber of 4108 Penn Avenue, disappeared after leaving a brief note saying he would not return. He is described as being a few years younger than middle age and no longer seen since. Local authorities seek any information on his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Muller
Penn Avenue
Masters and Journeymen Clash Over New Plumber Rules
Pittsburg and Allegheny plumbers strike as Master Plumbers adopt strict rules paying by the job and penalties for delays. Journeymen reject the rules, vow to stay out until demands withdrawn, while a strike committee flags union tensions and critiques Builders' Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
George Sands
Master Plumbers’ Association
Jasmight
Ae Ecrocens
Unclear Opinion Shaped by Opponents in South
The text discusses opposition to a measure by those in the progressive South and reflects on racial and social themes. It references the rise of the Negro in public life, mentions social unrest and labor dynamics, and suggests that working people should stay informed about public sentiment as industrial and social changes unfold.
Retains Its Receiver in Belmont Nail Company Case
The United States Court refused to dismiss the bill filed by Belmont National Nail Company against Columbia Iron and Steel. A receiver for the defendant was appointed April 9, with John Hockenstein seeking to intervene on April 24. May 1 saw a motion to dismiss opposed by Hockenstein and Totten & Hoge Iron Company, creditors who sought intervention. The court held dismissal not shown to advance all interests. orders allowed Hockenstein and Totten & Hoge to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Belmont National Nail Company
Columbia Iron and Steel Company
John Hockenstein
Lava
Mir Hockenstein
Totten & Hogg Iron Company
Belmont Nail Company
John Hackenstein
Totten & Hoge Iron Company
Christ Church Trustees Resolve Temporary Quarters After Fire
The Board of Trustees selects Bijou Theater for services while rebuilding and accepts Second Presbyterian as Sunday school home. The female college prepares to resume Monday as fire damage is surveyed and cleaned. firefighters tend smouldering storage fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees of
Christ M. E. Church
Buena Vista M. E
North Avenue
Hebrew Synagogue
Eighth Street
Liberty Street M. E
Second Presbyterian Church
Duquesne
Leo 8. Smith
Christ Church
Izer
France
Machinists Banquet Ends Convention Notes
The Machinists convention continued with a casual banquet. speakers include J J Creamer and W J Brennen among others. Forty five Italian workers were sent to Wheeling for Ohio River work as Parkhouse mill iron workers idle from bar iron overstock. Freight crews strike over wage cuts. ten brakemen and conductors involved. Pittsburgh delegates head to St Louis for the American Boiler Manufacturers Association convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Ceerear
Ohio River
Parkhouse
Ver- Dér Station
Pittsburg
Chartiers
Youghinghesy
Amalgamated Association
New Turner Hall
Allegheny
Pittseurg
American Boiler Manufacturers’ Association
St. Louis
Prosecution Looms Against Oleomargarine Dealers
Grand jury returned true bills against Western Butter Company Keystone Butter Company and individuals Joseph Short W T Porter William Bunton George Maree Frank McCann W Beott C Y and J W Scott in a case urging enforcement of oleomargarine laws The defendants sought a continuance and the matter remains under advisement with penalties up to a $1000 fine and two years imprisonment per offense The article notes ongoing negotiations and possible settlements with Commissioner Mason and Internal Revenue officials.
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Internal Revenue
Warmcastie
Washington
Mason
Western Butter Company
Keystone Butter Company
Joseph Short
W. T. Porter
William Bunton
Keystone Com A
George &. Maree
Frank McCan W. Beott
C. Y
J. W.scott
Big Town Property in Dispute Over Omaha Land
In East Omaha a disputed eight acre tract valued in the thousands faces competing claims. Leonard R. K. Bloedel asserts ownership via a quitclaim from Hugh Wittell and plans possession. The East Omaha Land Company seeks court injunction to restrain Bloedel as a legal challenge proceeds in federal court.
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Omaha
East Omaha
Leonard RK. Bloedel
Hugh Wittell
East Omaha Land Company
Com- Beal
United Sea District Court
T Biesdel
Wittellmerd Ac
Bioedel
Kansas Wheat All Right Despite Local Damage
J W Orr assistant general attorney of the Missouri Pacific Railroad reports in western Kansas and Nebraska that rumors of wheat damage are exaggerated. He notes occasional Hessian fly activity and some yellowing in low, waterlogged spots, but overall prospects are excellent with seasonable weather likely to yield an unprecedented harvest in Kansas and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AtoHises
Kan
J. W. Orr
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Kansas
Nebraska
Purchased an Empire English Syndicate Buys 85000 Acres
Avror May 7 Today was consummated the largest single private sale of farm lands in South Dakota. William Glangone of Hull England sold 46000 acres in the James River Valley to the New York Tang ite Company of Huron. The buyers now own 100000 acres in the artesian basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avror
South Dakota
William Glangone
Hull
England
James River Valley
New York
Public Notice Warns Against Lottery Mail Schemes
Postmaster McKean received a Washington notice to post warning signs over letter drops about sending money to lottery schemes. The notice outlines penalties for mailing lottery materials or payments and lists fines up to ten dollars, imprisonment up to one year, or both for each offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean
Washington
Lost Conaren
Sixteen Worn-Out City Horses Sold at Auction
Sixteen aged horses from the Department of Public Safety were sold at public auction yesterday at the department storehouse on Wylie Avenue. The sale raised 1061.50 dollars as bidders competed for the worn animals used in Fire and Police work. Ten of the horses will be replaced in the coming months by new ones to sustain department needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Wylie Avenas
Fire
Police
Fire Service
Anelonoys
Riba Animale
Bam
Court holds multiple local cases including theft and desertion
Yesterday Squire Gripp held Angilio Garfargua for court on a theft charge of 110 dollars. Josuta Leech of the West End was sent to jail in the Sy ean area on a serious charge. Adam Gray was sent to jail yesterday on a desertion charge preferred by Sarah Gray before Alderman McKenna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Gripp
Angilio Garfargua
Josuta Leech
West End
Sy Ean
Adam Gray
Sarah Gray
Alderman McKenna
Monument Scaffolding Removed After Restoration in Allegheny
The soldiers monument in Allegheny was cleared of scaffolding yesterday revealing a bright new appearance. Dust and soot were removed, the restoration cost about 4000 dollars. A Friday sale for the poor touted by the Pirrssure Confriation Clothing Company offered hundreds of cassimere suits and pants at deeply reduced prices with a limit of today only. An exhibition of Steinway Conover and Seespianos at H Kleber & Bro's music warerooms on Wood Street highlighted the latest masterworks for piano and organ buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Steinway’s
Conover's
Kleber Bros
Ple
Kleber’s
Organizing for Culture Meets in Allegheny Church
A meeting of representatives from colored Baptist churches in Pittsburg Allegheny Braddock Mansfeld Leersdale McDonald and Midway convened at the Tabernacle Church to consider forming a new organization Rev J C Taylor chaired the gathering Rev B S Laws secretary A resolution urged forming a separate Western Pennsylvania association to foster religious culture among members of the denomination A Pittsburg Association committee was asked to assist the June 16 organizing date The committees on arrangements and constitution were named with RS Laws Charles Learing Leonard Aller and KR Laws J C Taylor and P s Gibson assigned to draft the constitution
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Church
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Braddock
Mansfeld
Leersdale
McDonald
Midway
J. C. Taylor
B.S. Laws
D. D
Colored Baptist Churches
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Association
RS. Laws
Charles Learing
Leonard Aller
Laws
P.s. Gibson
Duquesne Traction Lines Set for Trial Run
The Duquesne Traction Company nears readiness to begin operations. Superintendent Rice stated a trial trip is planned around the 15th of the month as workers completed track cleaning and power preparations. Steam will be raised in the powerhouse for the test run along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Traction Company
Rice
Petroleum a Good Handmaid in Robinson Township
In Robinson township religion and education are linked with oil. Forest Grove Church struck oil heavily and the local school district owns an oil well. Mt Union Church property serves as an oil reducer and nearby oil activity includes a Minick well near Kansas schoolhouse No 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Township
Forest Grove Church
Mt. Union Church
Preserved Voices by Barrymore and Harris at Madison Square Theater
Maurice Barrymore and O. J. Harris of the Madison Square Theater Company gave a fine phonoh recording of singing and recitations yesterday afternoon. Harris recited several of his poems and Barrymore performed selections from an opera he recently sold to Mr. Russell, both expressing high satisfaction with the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Barrymore
O. J. Harris
Madison Square Theater Company
Phonoh
Barris
Mr. Barrymore
Russell
Boland Promoted to Fifth District Lieutenant in Allegheny
John Boland of Allegheny is promoted to Lieutenant of the Fifth district and Lieutenant Moreland is reduced in rank. The Fifth district will report to No. 2 station at the Lincoln Engine House Woods Run, which opens tonight under Boland’s charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boland
Allegheny
Leutenant
Moreland
Lincoln Engine House
Woods’ Run
Boland
Clashed Views as Negro Seeks Machinists’ Membership
Abram T. Hall, a colored clerk of 176 Webster Avenue, reports dissatisfaction over the Machinists' Association's decision to bar his admission. He asserts that the vote against him signals the ongoing struggle for negro recognition and warns that the question cannot be permanently settled by such refusals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram T. Hall
Webster Avenue
Machinists’ Association
Local News Snippets Note Fire Chief Ex Assistant Chief
A series of brief local items notes the death of CHIRBT WOHL after asylum confinement since 1875, ex Assistant Chief RICUANO CLARE involved in a matter at Woods Run, worker PETER HANTRINSEY injured at Edgar Thomson Steel Works, and upcoming Fourth of July fireworks plans. Also mentions a robbery claim, a street incident, and a child injury near Perrysville Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mano
Wohl
Remeet
Ricuano Clare
Allegheny Fire Department
Parniusie Yeuserday
Woods’ Run
Peter Hantrinsey
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Carer Brytrow
London
Lagist
M. E. Corry
Pleasant Valley Company
Avenue
Cigla
Viavente
Belleview
Ae ‘Seee
Market Street
Ags
Bargain Clothing Sale Ad from Grant Street Shop
Local ads promote men s suits in cassimere and cheviot at heavy discounts with patterns in sack or three button cuts. The notice lists prices around 273 320 and 470 475 for different suit styles and colors. Also advertised suede gloves and tweed suitings with steep markdowns from Jos Horse & Co and Boees & Bua on Penn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Edie Sneven
Pirrssure Confriation Clothing Company
Grant Inda Streets
Court Mee
Ashe
Jos, Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Exquisite Vase Trio Exhibited at Hard Hall
A trio of noble awe vases now on display at Hard Hall draws attention. For gifting on weddings consider them, and inquire at Hanpy & Hayes jewelers 529 Smithfield Street. Visit the art room on the second floor for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanpy & Hayes
Smithfield Street
Goal session of Emerald Beneficial Association convention
The biennial convention held a goal session in the afternoon. The day was routine with no special actions taken and members were escorted to various theaters by the Entertainment Committee and were highly pleased with the outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Emerald Beneficial Association
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Lorenz Breig
Dame Beott
Tortie Creek
Huch
Hilil
John Allak
Shver
Creed Yen Bactheg
Oscar Kormunci
John Hughes
Allegheny Department of Charities
Elena
Ana
Builders’ Exchange
Mr. Swarts
Swartz
Irwin
Iidie
Union 230
Hoys
General Executive Board
Maguire
Columbia Iron Company
Future of the Female College
College Board of Trustees
Norcross
Leesa
Association of Machinists
Sapak
Gentienkan
Lafay
Gourley
Os O
J. J. Creamer
G. M. Esq
W. J. Brennen
Dilihceneakag
Industrial Notes
Kansas Wheat
Equesteienne
Organizing For Culture
Duquesne Traction
Petroleum
Closen
American Institute of Sacred Literature
McClenahan
Petiovants
Raymond Phillips
Perrysville Avenue
Newy
Item City Brewing Co
Taos
Boces & Buau
Boees & Bua
PaxoEts & Jones
Fifth Avenue
Namog
Iron City
Iron City Brewing Co
Sample Sale
Seo
Onur
Winging
Pickering
Pickering’s
Penn Avenues
Tenth Street
Jos. Hones & Co
Pennsylvania Lines
Louisville
Pennsylvania
Jobo 8
Rzs
Fifth Ave
Saller & Co
Smithfield
Diamond
Fe Stvishens
Peg Itine
C. Weisser
Pittssurg
Howard MacQueary
Janel
Townsend
Howard M
Unitarian Conference
Morrow
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Price
Horne & CO
E. P, Roberts & Sons
Abd Markt ST
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