Murder case shocks McKeesport as nephew held
Edward Myers, a McKeesport real estate agent, is jailed on murder charges in the aunt Miss Margaret Douglass case. Coroner and detectives inspect the rural Douglass farm scene while townsfolk gossip and a cloud of suspicion lingers over Myers as the inquest proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Myers
McKeesport
Margaret Douglass
John Kobb
Douglass
Tae Disratcn
Douglass Farm
McKee Port
Versailles Township
Murder charge looms as farmer speaks of aunt's death
A McKees woman’s nephew faces a murder charge amid testimony that a heart condition may have caused her death. He described a wine banquet rumor and a $300 note sale, while authorities inspect a revolver, cartridge shell, and blood stains. The coroner plans an inquest as funeral arrangements shift to Mt Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Piper
Wiggins
Murphy
Douglass
Mt. Union
Murder at McKeeport Believed Unsolved as Inquest Hears Testimony
An inquest into John Crone’s death near the Monongahela furnaces in McKeeport heard testimony from Officer Parker and residents about Cross and another man seen at a Disorderly Row doorway around midnight. Witnesses described a boisterous revel, a log burial, and 20 people detained with ten released. Property agent Long ordered tenants out as the row, once a skating rink, is redeveloped into low income housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cron
Monongahela
McKeeaport
Squire Hamuel Fielda
Noelen
Charles Parker
Cross
Rootlion Row
Center Street
Mr. McMillan
Ios
Martha Tippers
Cole
Tan
Bata
Long
Surprise Housewarming for Rev and Mrs Ward at Atwood Street
The ladies of Oakland Baptist Church hosted a surprise housewarming for Rev and Mrs Ward West last evening on Atwood street. Friends gathered for luncheon and a pleasant evening as the new home was celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ward West
Oakland Baptist Church
Atwood Street
Rev
Mrs. Ward
Three Jims and the Graff Bennett Deal Under Court Review
Master Miller finds no fraud by the trustees or their counsel in the Graff Bennett & Co deal at the assignee sale. He notes the property sold below value due to large mortgage encumbrances and observes bidders lacked real intent to purchase. The bill and cross bill are to be dismissed with a decree proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Bailey
Thi City
Jacob H. Miller
Cherry Valley Iron Company Et al
James Picands
James M. Bailey
James W. Friend
Three Jims
Millvare Iron Works
Graff, Bennett & Co
Thomas Carlin & Sons
W. W. Dickey
Bredin
Dickey
J. M. Swearingen
Carlin
She
Daring Robbery Strikes Forty-Third Street Home
Mrs Schroeder of Thirty third street was attacked Thursday night by two men who gagged her during a raid that yielded about $3 and several pieces of jewelry. Her husband, an employee at Carnegie’s mill on Twenty ninth street, found her unconscious about an hour later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Ward
Tomahawk for Andrews in Crawford County notes
Ex Congressmen Samuel B. Dick of Meadville spoke on Crawford county politics last evening. He said the county unit was torn by candidates for Senatorial and Congressional honors. Culberteen and Guilford were seen as rivals while Frank B. Compton and state chairman Andrews faced pressure over the Senatorial post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Dick
Meadville
Crawford County
Culberteen
Saya Ai
Guilford
Oklahoma
Frank B. Compton
Mayron
Andrews
Allegheny Man Charged After Tool Theft Report
William Johnston, described as a colored man, was arrested by Detective Johnson in Allegheny for allegedly stealing carpenters tools valued at 40 dollars from contractor Rosenolimer. The tools were kept in a shed on Allegheny avenue and reportedly vanished during the day. Johnston was held for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnston
Johnson
Allegheny
Rosenolimer
Allegheny Avenue
Johnston
Notable Travelers and Local Visitors Reported
Mgr des Devonles Vicar General of Vincennes diocese passed through the city yesterday and will meet his nephew Canon dos Dessonlas in New York for a 60 day stay in the country. Lawrence M. Bmith, formerly a Panhandle conductor, now trainmaster on the Wheeling and Cincinnati line, toured the city with railroad officials. J J McCormick, Smithfield steamship agent, appointed money order agent for Fargo communications. I E K Bose, former Otis Iron and Steel Works proprietor, now large stockholder, seen at the Duquesne last night. Dr J D Arters of Old City visited briefly before returning to Pittsburgh. F J Hearne, nail dealer of Wheeling, was in the city yesterday. B M Hamwa offers ENT services at 720 Penn, Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr. Des Devonles
Vincennes
Thin City
New York
Canon Dos Dessonlas
Notre Cathedral
Maine
Voasonien
Lawrence M. Bmith
Panhandle Railroad
Wheeling and Craton Division
Baltimore and Ohie Hailroad
J. J. McCormick
Smithfield
Ae Ee
Oil Fargo
United States
I. EK. Bole
Otis Iron and Steel Works
Cleveland
Tuht Concern
Duqueane
J. D. Arters
Old City
F. J. Hearne
Wheeling
Mammoth Affair Preparations Rally for Major Montooth
Preparations for a statewide show of support for Major E. A. Montooth fill the Common Council chamber as a large crowd is expected tonight. Key figures include Captain C. W. Batchelor, James B. Scott as chairman, and a long list of vice presidents and speakers from local and state leadership. The event aims to publicly back the Major across Allegheny County and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Montooth
Allegheny County
Beajer
Montooth
C. W. Batchelor
James B. Scott
Batchelor
Mr. Scott
Thomas M. Marshall
Marshall
A. L. Pearson
J. M. Schoonmaker
Ohn
B. Gedsoe Henry
Hea
A. Nimick
L. Gourley
H. Friday
James A. Chaucore
D. Elphinstone
A. Sokeltz
E. & Morrow
Joe George Y. McKee
A. HB. Lane
Www. Pee
W. Rodgers
C. C. Baer
CG Herbst
Will Parke
Thomas Ge
William
A. Hor von
Ae Vankirk
J. P. Diehl
J. On McCandress
A. H. Leslie
F ‘Ames Ents
J. Phillips
T. Oliver
Joseph H. Denniston
Wm. Chalfant
M. Lafferty
T. G. Williams
H.B. A. Stewart
Henry A. Lavely
Wm. Holmes
G. W. Backofen
Evan Jones
Bailey
Phil Knox
On Wright
George Campbell
C. H. McKee
Thomas Ewing
John Harper
Edwin
Stowe
Wright
J. W. F. White
John A. Hampton
C.J. Schultz
E. J. Allen
SD. Warmeasile
C. L. Magee
John M. N. Hon
Wm. McCallin
Otto P. Hauch
James
McKean
J. H. Reed
H. Gray
Frea W. McKee
August Ammon
Tae Joan Gripp
James Marshall
Charles J. Clarke
Thomas J. Smith
Paul Hacke
RK. Jenoinge
G. & Marvin
Matt Weis
Og, Brown
N. Brokaw
Charles FF
Ni Jenkin
Jon Tain
John Munhall
Geo Brrant
Dani Oskine
J. M. Beateyw
O'Neil
John N. Hazlett
Harry Roberts
Www. Risker
Co. Horgan
John D. Np
D. Buckle
W. Cochran
KH. Felina
Samuel F. Blatt
James Doncan
William F. Meese
Join Volar
Wm. Rinlandt
Jacob M. Huddett
John Paul
Hamuel Boyd
David Hutchinson
Joseph F. Neely
Scorns
B. Mcfinulty
C. W. Noch
George Aoe
C. Wynkoop
Theo, Myler
Robert Lodney
John W. Krope
Tho
A. Parke
Bmiley Longhurate
Jolie H. Froyle
George
A Fae III
George Bate
H. Jones
Thomas
H. L. Mason
En Waite
Samer de Pete
J. la Graham
John
Bidney Jarene
Edwin Hindley
Ben Aten
Meal
Oh Osarland
Samuel Wainwright
Tolanel
Parchment
George Clark
Cw ' m
A. P
Hinnnon
James Moharde
A. Craligbend
Clarence AntsThomas
Ake N. Toad
Gear Ollanbach
James Steammons
Frank
Conse
Eli No Yalays
Jindany
McCall
Davia Bihaw
Goimonhelmer
Frank Anah Huts
Karry Darlington
Ms Geile
Grant Miller
Hon
Robertaon
Cemnelee
M. Sah
A. J. Pitcaira
H.R. Gelifun
Thomas It
Perry
Leon J Ls G
Vitcent Brovens
Ajax
MoUandlesa
M. von Honnhorat
Emanuel Jackaon
Aoepphagion Preston
Thomas I. Smith
Dew A ' Petercopes
M. Losenthal
Norman M. Amith
John J. Harlin
A. E. Hunt
James H. Hond
Unionel Twem Ners McKibbon
Tariff Club Endorses Major for Governor in Barneut
A large meeting of the Young Men's Republican Tariff Club endorsed Major 15 A. Montooth for governor. Delegates will travel by special train to Harrisburg, with a ten member committee arranging the trip. The group praised Montooth as a gallant soldier, eloquent speaker, and affable social figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Republican Tariff Club
A. Montooth
Republican Party
Council Chamber
Harrisburg
Pullman Cara
Montooth
Beott Dibert
Heber McDowell
H. P. Ford
Suit Against Chief Bigelow Over Allegheny Wharf Nuisance
A suit filed before Alderman McMasters charges Chief Bigelow and partners George Eagan G L Peabody and Michael Oe with maintaining a public nuisance by depositing dirt on the Allegheny wharf. The defendants entered bail for court after defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Hasings
Alderman McMasters
Bigelow
Messrs
George Eagan
G. L. Peabody
Michael Oe
Allegheny Wharf
No Strike This Year Sets New Dead Work Scale
United Mine Workers District No 5 adjourned after approving a dead work scale tied to a 79 cent Columbus rate, with 66 cents for three-quarter inch screen and 54 for run of the mine. President Rae said eight-hour days are supported, no strike planned, and union strength grows in Ohio Indiana and Illinois ahead of a Punxsutawney conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of District No. 5
Columbus
J. B. Rae
Rae
Wtr
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Punxsutawney
District 2
Tinners Strike Near Settlement as Talks Continue
May bring an agreement as master and journeymen committees plan conferences. J B Goodwin keeps working for Mr Fans on the Southside with 3 50 daily and 1 percent of profits, while other tinners hold out. About 60 workers have received similar advances to avoid losses before May 1, and some foremen boosted pay preemptively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Goodwin
Fans
Southside
Goodwin
Finns
Meyer
Joey
Haas
Eee Aince
Hone Ia
Steampitters Ordered Out Over Wilmerding Die Charge
Steam fitters strike after an employee die charge dispute at Wilmerding. Agent Beck ordered the men out on Thursday, and Superintendent Taggart asked for a list of grievances. Beck promised to provide a point today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmerding
Beck
Taggart
Constitution Drafted for Allegheny Building Trades Council
The committee drafting the constitution for the new Building Trades Council met last night and completed its work. The document limits admission to representatives from the various building trades of Allegheny County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Building Trades Council
Allegheny County
Knights of Labor Assemblies Reported in Month
In the past month 49 local assemblies were organized and 21 reinstated by the Knights of Labor. Among new assemblies is one in Pennsylvania and another for Pleasant Valley electric railway employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Pennsylvania
Assembly of
Pleasant Valley Electric Railway
Tn One
Plumbers Strike Causes Standstill With Little Movement
Plumbers maintain firm stance as strike continues with no settlement in sight. Only a few apprentices work on odd jobs while skilled laborers are idle.
Mass of enslaved laborers arrives for mine work
A car carrying another group of 60 or 70 enslaved people arrived in the city yesterday morning en route to McDonald station to toil in the mines. An estimated 300 to 400 enslaved individuals have arrived from the South in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Station
Immigrant Arrival on the Baltimore and Ohio Line
Sixty four Irish immigrants arrived aboard the Baltimore and Ohio route during a coastal passage. Noted as part of a citywide refugee or settlement effort, the group reportedly faced intake procedures and initial adjustment steps upon landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyx
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Hewcomera
Ice Drivers Assembly Books Retained After Dissolution
Three weeks after the Ice Drivers Assembly No 7482 I L of Knigh ts of Labor dissolved, John E O’Shea turned over books but left records missing. District Master Workman Evans warned of court action unless complete return of books papers and money occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice Drivers’ Assembly
Knigits
John E. O'Shea
District Assembly
O'Shea
District Master Workman Evans Comment on Painter Union Rift
District Master Workman Evans of D A 3 Knights of Labor said yesterday he did not see Agent Beck the previous evening and only heard Beck was intoxicated amid tensions between the painters union and the Knights of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Evans
Knights of Labor
Painters’ Union
Agent Beck
Beck
The Committee Enlarged for Semi Centennial Celebration
The Allegheny Councils Committee on the Semi Centenary Celebration met with C W Neeb presiding. Speer moved adding 15 citizens to the committee and the motion passed, naming several ward members and local notables as nominees. The group adjourned to reconvene with the full committee present next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Councils
C. W. Neeb
Speer
Messrs
J. C. Horne
William H. Graham
William A. Stone
Charles W. Gerwig
A. M. Byers
C. C. Senife
William F. Trim
Hearing in Stayton-Wyman Mayoralty Contest Rescheduled
The initial hearing before Commissioner John D. Shafer to take testimony was delayed due to a conflicting meeting. Testimony was given and the parties agreed to a new date and dispersed. In other notes Hamilton’s music shop promotes its diverse pianos and organs with affordable terms, and P. C. C. at Grant and Diamond advertises suit sales and a French clock promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stayton-Wyman
Allegheny
John D. Shafer
Stylish Spring Overcoats Offered at Four Dollars
Today only between 8 and 12 o clock 300 men's stylish spring overcoats offered in three sizes at 4 dollars apiece. Garments were previously sold for 10 dollars. Location at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House. Also highlights on wool and silk fabrics and other fashion items from local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant and
Diamond Sts
Court House
Grant
Diamond
Looks at it differently bucket shops and delivery claims
A bucket shop proprietor insists legitimate status for bucket shops, noting delivery of commodities and other trades are feasible. Chief Brown has refrained from action, and a firm representative argues the business pays taxes like pawnbrokers and can deliver wheat, railway certificates, gas and bank stocks on demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nima
Eusthene
Chief Brown
Department of Public Safety
Brown
Pennsyvania
Sinn
Pittsburg
Chicago
Lawyer Lambie backs Bellefield site for Carnegie Library
John S. Lambie, Esq., one of eighteen commissioners, endorses the Bellefield site on Forbes Street for the main Carnegie Library building. He says he does not know the other members' views and no decision can be made until another meeting is called by Chairman Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Lambie
Bellefield
Forbes Street
Carnegie Library
Scott
Johnstown Hustlers To Meet For Reunion Arrangements
The Johnstown reporters who covered the Conemaugh Valley disaster will gather at the Associated Press office this afternoon at 3 30 to arrange a reunion on the 31st. All Journalists from Johnstown are urged to attend for a large family gathering with a likely big turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh Valley
Associated Press
Johnstown
Unclear text item on garments and underwear sale
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss women and men underwear and wool undergarments with references to sizes and pricing, but the text is garbled and yields few concrete facts beyond general garment categories and a sale context.
Troubles of an Attorney Embezzlement Case
Attorney E. S. Newlin was arrested on a charge of embezzlement after allegedly failing to deliver $100 to client John Mueler. Mueler had learned the money was paid and receipted by Newlin in a prior suit. Newlin evaded court appearances, was arrested by a deputy sheriff, and jailed awaiting the court’s pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Newlin
Ewing
Newlin
Alderman McMasters
John Mueler
Mueler
J. H. Noble
McKenna
Heiner
Stanton Avenue paving meeting set at McCandles Schoolhouse
Eighteenth ward residents plan a meeting this evening at the McCandles Schoolhouse to hear the committee report on Stanton avenue paving. Chief Bigelow will be on site at 3 p.m. to discuss the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighteenth Ward
Stanton Avenue
McCandles
Chief Bigelow
Men's and Youths' Furnishings Stock Promises Best Values
A local retailer proclaims a superior stock of gentlemen's underwear for men and youths. The ad touts English makes including Allen Holly & Co. goods and French balbriggan garments. It lists cotton merino wool mixtures with elastic options and various drawer styles priced across items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen, Holly & Co
Maslin
Joan
Hosiery Sale Highlights Smythe & Co offerings
Complete lines of Smythe & Co hosiery and accessories offered exclusively through the firm. French Galbriggan at 2c, fast hinck Max varieties, Bik Moalery summer vests in multiple fabrics, tennis attire, blazers, and washable neckwear with wide pattern selection. STAH WAIITH for Hoya in best styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmythe & Co
Geming Hial Uregan
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Sie
Gilkinson and
Beltzhoover
Hunter
Boliet
Keone
Mny
Na Ce
Ben Coop
Douriog
Mc Kenport
Young Moore
Francis Murphy
Maggie
Sabbath School
First Presbyterian Church
McKeon
Jeoveil
Eddie Douglass
Moore
J. P. Learn
William M. Hunter
Young Myers
Tubs
Amet
Myers
Miss Douglass
Kirkpatrick
Squire Douglass
Boston
Pennicky
Dr. Wampler
Mansfield
Fifth Avenue
Beaver County
McKees
van Kirk
DisPatchu
John Crone
McKeveport
Ward
Ther Church
Judge Bailey
B. M. Hamwa
Penn Pittsburg
A&aa
Indorsing
Tariff Club
Barneut
Hole
United Mine Workers
Por Dallding
Mr. Evanne
Hamilton
Hamilton's
Ttanu Hoons & Macicn
James H. Armen & Co
Fifth Ave
Harrison’s
Klein
Silver
Rosenbaum & Co
John S. Lambie, Esq
James H. Arken & Co
A. G. Campbell & Sons
London
China
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Myll
Trasa
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Anla
Ladion and Childron
Kalo Hostory
Bile Mostory
ienOlris
Bodin Ory
Tripe P. K
Porcaio
Kieas
Domgua
Brockinot
Japan
Pusey & Kerr
Federal Street
Allegheny, Pa
Gos and
Soy Market Street
Myl
Trega
Jus. Horne
Penn Ave
S&l
Directoire
JOS. Horne & CO
Sears Tea
Ana
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