Handsome youth sought for numerous thefts fled after marriage
A young man, 21, with many aliases including Gaul and Robinson, is accused of multiple town robberies. He married 16 year old Jennie Norris in Wheeling after fleeing Central station with detectives in pursuit. Two letters from James A. Garfield were found on him. he claims Cleveland as home and kinship to the Garfield family is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First District
Central Station
Wheeling
Gaul
Robinson
Anch the Polion
Belts
Garfield
McAleese
Stoffel
Monongahela
Mr. Luckey
Delaney
Enspicion
Sranger
Croom
Fitzgerald
Tenth Street
James A. Garfield
J. S. Garfield
Newberg
Ganl
Cleveland
Eelee
Jennie Norris
Howe Hotel
Mansfield
Galwall
Alderman Binds Real Estate Man Over for One Day
Alderman Succop held a two hour hearing last evening on a serious fraud charge brought by Mrs. Ann McKenna against A A Alles a Southside real estate dealer. She accused him of fraudulently obtaining her signature on a house sale for 1400 later reduced to 1300 and of misrepresenting payments and a mortgage to cover the balance. Alles was required to post 1500 bond awaiting a decision to be given this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Alles
Southside
Alderman Succop
Ann McKenna
Mary Street
Ament
Thor Fently
March
Alice
Inter
Allen
Pavenell
Mere. McKenon
Weil
John Dell
Mow
Meienna
HAN AWAY WITH THE BROTHER
George Thompoon a blower from Bioubenville Ohio reports his brother and wife fled about a week ago taking their child. A letter from the missing brother requesting a job led Inspector McAleese to dispatch Detectives Fitzgerald Robinson and Bendal to search Pittsborne and the city. No trace found by last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thompoon
Elas
Bioubenville
Thompoon
Pimce Beother
Pittsborne
Thorpeon
McAleese
Fitzgerald, Robinson and
Bendal
Wealthy Allegheny man to face hearing on grave charge
J B Cole formerly of 301 Locust street Allegheny is scheduled for a hearing today on a grave charge. He married widow Keitz of 179 Flush street mother of a boy and a 17 year old girl and is said to have deserted her. The constable arrested Cole at the step son J F Reitz’s request after a birth was reported May 5 at the Reitz home. Cole is jailed in default of bail awaiting the hearing. Also noted are four boys named Jones McGraw Picken and Martin in bad business therapeutic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Cole
Locust Street
Allegheny
Cole
Keitz
Flush Street
Reitz
Bills Reitz
Sweeney
J. F. Reitz
Boys in Lockup After Malicious Mischief Spree
Two youths were held in the lockup on the river side last night on a charge of malicious mischief. They amused themselves in the afternoon by throwing stones at the electric light tower on street to see how much iron they could knock off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Wrs
Detective Outwits Beggar in Grant Street Encounter
Detective Shore tailed a seedy man who proposed a two dollar scam and a raft sale above Sharpsburg bridge. The stranger Harry Williams attempted to flee near Central Station but was captured and identified as a wanted suspect in several similar cases. He awaits a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shore
Grant
Diamond Street
Harry Williams
Sharpsburg Bridge
Williams
Central Station
Detective Shore
Hiessle Garrigan Found Doing Housework for a Colored Woman
Hiessle Garrigan, 11, who disappeared from Allegheny last week, was found living with a colored woman, Mrs. Jordan, at 18 Robinson Street. She had been doing chores for three weeks and skipped school to work. she remained in custody and is to be sent to Morgantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrigan
Second Street
Allegheny
Captain Bell
Amelia Reeves Found After Missing Near Sharpsburg Bridge
A 43 year old, Amelia Reeves daughter of Thomas Reeves wandered from home on Moreloyside road near Sharpsburg bridge Thursday evening. She was found last evening by a No 9 engine house fireman and reclaimed by her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Reeves
Thomas Reeves
Moreloyside Road
Sharpsburg Bridge
No.9 Engine House
Trial reveals August Elbogen supplied girls to venues
In the New York trial of August Elbogen the dramatic agent testified he furnished girls for concert halls in Pittsburg and other places. Inspector McAleese denied any such places existing locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Elbogen
New York
New Orleans
Pittsburg
McAleese
Conductor Atwell and Grinman Kernan Cleared in Misconduct Hearing
Conductor Atwell and Grinman Kernan of Pittsburg Traction Company car No 16 faced a hearing last evening before Alderman Ohauer on a malicious mischief charge by C F McMahon who claimed they threw him off the car. They were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwell and
Grinman Kernan
Pittsburg Traction Company
Alderman Ohauer
C.F. McMahon
Four Arrested on Rook's Hill for Drunken Row
Pally Allen Mary McDonald Susan Smith and John Hart were arrested on Rook's Hill for being drunk and raising a row. The women fought the officer and were taken to the station house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pally Allen
Mary McDonald
Susan Smith
John Hart
Rook's Hill
Patrick Walsh Files Assault Charge Against William Gallegher
Patrick Walsh pressing assault charges against William Gallegher after a beer bottle incident before Alderman Richards. Gallegher arrested and posted $300 bail for a hearing set today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Walsh
Richards
William Gallegher
Gallegher
Gang of Young Criminals Arrested in Mill Brass Theft
Detective Robinson arrested Louis Stiner and a group of youths from Yellow Row yesterday for stealing brasses from Lloyd and Black's mill. Several others are involved in the gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Stiner
Yellow Row
Robinson
Lloyd & Black's Mill
Desertion case against Adam Gray over wife work ban
Adam Gray was held yesterday for desertion after marrying a widow with eight children and opposing her wage earning. He allegedly prevented his wife from working and laid off two workers for every day she washed, costing him his job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Gray
Local man held on aggravated assault charge
Joseph Schlemis was held in 500 bail yesterday to answer a charge of aggravated assault and battery filed by Michael Pastorius of South Twenty second and Carson streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schlemis
Michael Pastorius
South Twenty-second
Carson Streets
Couple Woolfseker Charged With Shoe Theft Discharged
John and Annie Woolfseker, charged with stealing a pair of shoes from Robert Cowan, were discharged yesterday by Alderman Succop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Annie Woolfseker
Robert Cowan
Alderman Succop
Quay Leaves Harrisburg Amid Political Rumors
Senator Quay travels toward Denver with Senator Smith for a social visit while both avoid comments on political rifts. Mr. Smith says ballot reform is not yet out of committee and may be taken up next week. the pair plan a family trip abroad soon and Quay appears unwell during Eastward travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Smith
Deaver
Senator Quay
George Handy Smith
Denver
Harrisburg
Selth
Magoo
Mr. Builth
Benn
Tor Bmith
Quey
Plumbers Strike Surprises as Masters Resume Work
The Masters resume work after adopting new rules and expect most shops open by Monday. Union leaders report many contractors may return while others refuse to sell materials to nonmembers. Plumbers strike yesterday over the rules, catching master plumbers off guard. a meeting was postponed to next week and committees plan to meet Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Master Builders’ Association
Builders’ Exchange and
Ritchey
Everthing
230
Planing Mill Association
Question of Jurisdiction Court Debates Coke Meeting Ban
Judge Campbell of Uniontown left for New York to seek an injunction against Rae McBryde and other coke country officials. The suit aims to bar meetings threatening operations, while the judge questions jurisdiction and the breadth of a restraining order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Uniontown
New York
Coke Country
W. J. Tulney
Rae
McBryde
Javotiffe
Hive
Ohio
Reese
Cokers
Gas For Full Purposes In Pittsburgh Area
Reports claim manufactured gas can soon fuel homes at lower cost than natural gas. Officials say plans reduce risk of vapor supply failure as workers are sent to the coke region. a circulated note urged Italians to avoid coke work at lower pay. Edwin F. Waters, Boston director, stopped in briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piteburg Natural Gas
M. Parker
Weather Notes Predict Warmer Days Amid Frost and Moon Varsity
A weather tidbit reports a light frost in lowlands with no damage and hints at a six hour rain. Farmers hope for moisture while awaiting heat accumulation. Moon phase sparked rain prophecies, but no certainty remains about directions or outcomes for Mc Nairtown versus south. Hoot owls quiet and tree frogs sang during the last shower though there was insufficient moisture. Clay soils are baked and hard to plow. Ds. B. M. Barra, ear nose and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNairtown
Immigrants Reach City As Arrival Records Rise
Nearly 700 immigrants arrived in the city yesterday with over a thousand more expected early next week. Some who arrived were anaesthetized, but the majority stayed in the city, according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaest
Machine Miners Demand Higher Wages at Murray City
A meeting of Hocking Valley machine miners in Murray City demanded wage advances and formed a committee to press operators. Operators, including six who will not concede, threaten a strike if demands are not met. The Murray City scale seeks five cents more at Lechner Machine Works, two cents on drilling and blasting, and one cent on cutting. President Rae of the United Mine Workers supported the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McShane
Houston & McShane
Smythe
National Organisation
Murray City
Hocking Valley
Columbus
Con
Rae
United Mine Workers
Murray Hill
Lechner
Handsome Donation By Green Glass Bottle Blowers Assembly
The Green Glass Bottle Blowers Assembly No 6111 of the K of L met and donated funds to striking coke workers. A committee on resolutions denounced un American importation of labor and alleged detectives using law as a cover for private greed. The Morewood strike killings were described as bloody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
J. M. Miller
George A. Kambach
George W. Mactagar
Justing
Morewood
Southside Landlords Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
The Southside Landlords Protective Association held its annual meeting last evening electing Emil Hoek as President and O. H. Frederick as Vice President with H. Hullmeyer as Treasurer. Directors include W. H. Hammett John Marsh Frederick Schgutte John Blooher N. H. Solider Adam Maggus Charles Goetter Lorens Walker and John Walker. The Secretary will be elected at the directors meeting on Thursday June 4. Alderman D. J. McGarey and Constable H. B. Linder were chosen to transact legal business and T. H. Davis was named legal adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. McGarey
H. B. Linder
T. H. Davis
Potter’s lockout ends. Homestead water works set to rise
The 71 week lockout of potters at Trenton ends and work will begin on new water works buildings at Homestead. Tuomas Cain of Homestead buys the Kenny Bros coal yard and builders supply depot to expand trade along the river. William P. Buter, once a piste mill clerk and later a furnace worker, becomes manager of the plate mill at Springfield Iron and Steel Works after its Carbon Iron and Steel Company purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potters
Trenton
Homestead
Tuomas
New Homestead
Springfield Iron and Steel Works
Carbon Iron and Steel Company
Trustees Favor Relocating Western Theological Seminary
A movement to move the Western Theological Seminary from Allegheny to the East End gains momentum. Backers argue the East End offers space for a campus and athletics, a wealthier Presbyterian community, and stronger social appeal, with funding potential of about $100,000 for land and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Theological Seminary
Allegheny
Allerbeny
East End
Park Road Work Accelerates with New Stone Crusher
Work at Bohenley Park pushes rapid road improvements including a Brenen stone crusher at the quarry to be started Monday. Grading has progressed and macadam paving will begin after operation begins. A new bridge from Bollefeld Avenue over the track at the park entrance is planned for this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohenley Park
Bollefeld Avenue
French Exercises to Morrow at Dr Parves Chapel
French services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock in the chapel of Rev Dr Purves Church on Wood Street. The hour long service will be in French with choral portions. A large attendance is anticipated with over 1000 invitations issued by the Bacretery Prof H R Parker. Carl Rewter will preside at the organ and the Glen Club of the Western University will sing in the choir. Two singers will perform Le Crucifix by Faure and La Charite by Gounod Rey J Laumty will preach a short sermon in French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Club
Western University
Faure
Gounold
Rey. J. Laumty
Death on the train near Canton sent to Philadelphia
The body of A. Taylor Braden, found dead in his berth near Canton on a Ft. Wayne train, was taken to Philadelphia that evening by his brother and sister. The brief notes describe a young man employed on the Penn Railroad and mention plans tied to travel and residence.
Machinists Banquet Highlights Growth and Wage Demands
National Association of Machinists members gathered in Lafayette Hall for a banquet hosted by Pittsburg Lodge No. 52. Mayor Gourley missed the event, while Grand Master J. J. Creamer touted unity across North America, urging shorter hours and higher pay as essential goals for the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Machinists
Lafayette Hall
Pittsburg
A. L. Kennedy
G. W. Kirk
E. P. Newlin
T.T. Anderson
M. J. Garnier
Gourley
Our City
G. W. Kirk Wan
E. R. Donahoo
J. J. Cramer
Creamer
International Association
Cansola
United States
Atlanta
Fire Destroys Dwelling on Dilworth and Gray Streets
A fire at Five Thirty yesterday afternoon destroyed a dwelling occupied by T W Haas on the corner of Dilworth and Gray in the Thirty second ward. The building, valued around five thousand dollars, was largely consumed. Garrison Foundry Company still holds the property in trust and carries fifteen hundred dollars in insurance. Haas carries twelve hundred. Fire origin unknown though Mrs Hage cited youths burning in the street as a possible cause. Firefighters faced low pressure and a steep hill to reach the plug. steam had to be raised due to a faulty heater in the ice house delaying water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Haas
Dilworth and
Gray Streets
City Officials Examine Witnesses In Engine Purchase Inquiry
Testimony before Judge Hamilton addresses whether Cornella passed an ordinance authorizing engine purchases. Chief J O Brown denies knowledge of a City Hall ring or a syndicate controlling contracts. A W Duff questions Brown on bids, while Controller Morrow and Chief Evans discuss city debt and engine ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorn
George FP
Hamilton
J.O. Brown
A. W. Duff
Viswer
Brown
Cornella
Board of Awards
Duff
Evans
Accidents Of A Day Reported In City Listings
Yesterday's accidents were few but serious. Italian Katona Kateha at 1157 Liberty st was accidentally shot in the hip while seated with an uncharged revolver. Doctor Nardyz removed the ball. prognosis poor. Fred Kiter fell from a Thirteanth ward roof breaking his leg and sustaining other injuries. John Blakeley, a B O brake man, had his hand crushed at Glenwood yards. Oe esay Vance injured a leg at Oliver Bros mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katona
Anton Kateha
No. 1157
Liberty Street
Nardyz
Krrer
Fred Kiter
Thirteanth
Executor for Gilkinson Estate Murder Shocks Hawkins City
The text describes the death of Robert P. Duff of Hawkins station a close friend of Detective D H Gilkinson amid an arrest attempt ending in financial ruin of $20 000. The report highlights the estate executor tied to a fatal incident in the wake of the suspected crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Duff
Hawkins’ Station
D. H. Gilkinson
Cainetvenen
Fire destroys Glenfield store and row of dwellings
A large fire last night burned down the Glenfield block near the Fort Wayne road, destroying the T Phillips & Bro. store and several homes. Property losses range around 40 000 to 50 000 with limited insurance coverage. Firefighters arrived late and a fire alarm tower suffered damage. Burgess Welch says the borough may fund new fire facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenfield
Fort Wayne
John F. Graham
T. Phillips & Bro
Graham
A. Maerz
Bewickley
Grogan & Merz
RK. Phillips
Hops Company
Goodwill
Columbia
Noble Jones
Alow
W. P. Shotwell
Jones
Loomis
Murphy
Bandusky Street
Hartman Explains Indictment Details From Court
Henry Hartman discusses the indictment against him noting a former New York agent was arrested for embezzlement and suits are pending. He claims neither he nor Mr Wylie knew of the case, cites a shipping clerk and underweight billed goods, and stresses the company had no intent to defraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hartman
New York City
Greensburg Judge Reports $180000 Wack Town Sale
Judge Clark from Greensburg returned from Barberton and stated the sale of the new town lot was $180000. Akron residents praised the town and warned buyers to beware of paper towns. Manager M J Alexander expected home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Clark
Greensburg
Barberton
Akron
M. J. Alexander
Immigrant Mother and Infant Sent Toward Help at City Station
A sick infant was carried from a Baltimore and Ohio station immigrant train to the hospital while the mother, Uhika Gradowits, was placed with the Department of Charities. The mother, alone and unable to speak English, faced uncertain prospects as the infant fought illness and a three year old child accompanied them. The baby’s condition prompted hospital care while the mother and elder child were sent to the Poor Farm to await the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Foot Farm
Elliot
Department of Charities
Baltimore and Ohio Station
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Baltimore
Homeopathic
de Ont of Charities
Uhika Gradowits
Broadford
Special price reductions on dress goods and fabrics
The ad lists deep cuts on fabrics and dress goods this week with 38 inch wool plaids and 58 inch satin berbers in color stripes discounted from high prices to as low as 10 cents per yard. French broadcloth and fine cloths are noted at substantial markdowns including English bulogs at low prices.
Local News Scraps and City Incidents
Nine Englishmen set for England return visit as Memorial Day Committees plan a general meeting tonight in the Common Council chamber. Two sewer gas explosions shake Sarah Street Angheny. An Arctic Sea Company wagon was hit by a Pressant Valley car on Denne Street, badly damaged. A meeting of those favoring widening plans is announced for Wednesday at Langer Schoolhouse. Tom Voroner’s jury found accidental death for A M Phillips killed by an electric car on Perrysville Avenue. Gustay Knicka nm Swede dies from injuries after a fall at Third Avenue and rant Street. inquest set for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Memorial Day Committees
G. A. BH
Common Council
Sarah Street
Angheny
Arctic Sea Company
Pressant Valley
Denne Street
Nent
Crouing
Langer Schoolouse
Tom Voroner
A. Hi. Phillipa
Perrysville Avenue
Guataay Knickaom
Third Avenue
Stoughton and Stulen Open New House Decoration Shop
Mevrs Stoughton and Stulen introduce a combined house decoration service offering interior painting wallpaper liners relief picture moldings and related wall treatments. They operate from 101 Market Street corner of First Avenue in the former Porterfield and Stevenson retail stand with a showroom sign department and a large house painting division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mevrs
Stoughton & Stulen
Market Street
First Avenue
Porterfield & Stevenson
Boys’ Suits Sale At Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co
A sale offers 500 boys pleated cassimere suits in 25 patterns including checks plaids mixtures and stripes valued at 350 for 150. Sizes range 4 to 14. Dress the boys well and wake them happy. Corner Grant and Diamond streets Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Prompted Sale of 46 Inch Honrletian Trimmings Offer
An advertisement touts a large stock of 46 inch Honrletian items in extra grade with a wide range of colors including black and white. It promises bargains at low prices and mentions gold, silver, Btwel, jet, and jeweled trimmings available in profusion.
The People’s Store Ad Implies Specials on Fifth Avenue
An advertisement from The People’s Store on Fifth Avenue touts specials from Campbell & Dice and Welty’s on Federal Street with claims of unique prices. The notice mentions Angostura Bitters mixed with impure water, implying a health claim tied to a product or remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Store
Fifth Avenue
Ampbell & Dice
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Ela Witt
Han
Mie
Chita
James Jones
Willie McGraw
Thomas Picken
Frank Martin
Hiessle Garrigan
Quay
Master Builders
the Plumbers
Hecent
Mr. Waters
Edwin F. Waters
Boston
Union Switch and Signal Company
Duquesne
Waters
H. C. Frick
Onke
B. M. Barra
Green Glass Bottle Browers
Mees
Breet
Bigelow
Impre
Bohentey
The
Dreamer
Gil
Mr. Creamer
Association
North American
J. Milton Duff
D. D
Z. ©. McGonnell
D. Douglas Wilson
Clarence Burleigh
John N. Henkle
M. C. Matthews
Mt, Washington
Bing
Chief Crown
Tome
Gilkinson
Mr. Hartman
Jos, Honey & Co
Penn Avenue
Ulrich & Spencer
Biber & Easton
Fitzaborg
Biber & Eastiin
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield ST
Welty's
Federal Street
Parkway
David Slantery
William Simpson
Simpson
Sergeant Meyers
Eleventh Ward
Dean
May
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
SILK
Lisle
Richelieu
Sic
Sar Lisle
Horne & CO
Ingrain
Agra
Sagen Nate de
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
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