Family Skeleton Recounted In Kuhn Insanity Case
The article outlines Mr. Harry P. Kuhn's claim that he is best judge of his wife Mrs. Kuhn’s mental state after she was placed in Dixmont and later released. It details alleged past incidents, such as threats and confinement, and notes reconciliation is hoped while denying motive to claim her property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Kuhn
Dixmont
White
Maree
Blake
Nelan
Nerdol
Julie Macee
Mr. Kahn
Mr. Hurst
Kuhn
Couple’s Custody Battle Mentioned in Dixmont Case
A report notes a husband’s attempt to take the children from his wife, harming her health. She previously returned home before Dixmont imprisonment after two weeks of care, described as all she needs. A possible reconciliation with Mr Kuln is hoped but not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixmont
Tragedy at Chartiers Creek Drowns Four Children
The bodies of Elizabeth Coyne aged 10 and Michael Holleran aged 6 were recovered after they and two siblings fell into swollen Chartiers Creek near Nimick station. An inquest by Squire McMillin returned an accidental drowning verdict as eight children, four survivors, and grieving families faced the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Coyne
Chartiers Creek
Nimick Station
Bret
Michael Holleran
Squire McMillin
Mansfield
Mary Hunefeldt
Julian Coyne
Holleran
Reckless Driving Charged After City Bicycle Collision
William Scott of the Chautauqua Lake Ice Company and Fleming of the Harris Drug Company faced an information charging reckless driving. The incident followed a Saturday night accident on Ellsworth avenue that injured Sadie Bailey, 4, daughter of the prosecutor, with Scott and Fleming’s horse-drawn vehicles colliding near Center, Ellsworth, and South Highland avenues. Bailey suffered injuries and shock, was treated, and later sent home. Bail posted, hearing set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Scott
Chautauqua Lake Ice Company
Sod SW. Fleming
Harris Drug Company
W. 8
Halley
Sadie Bailey
Mise Bailer
Ellsworth Avenue
Ellsworth
Center
South Highland
Mr. Scott
Mr. Fleming
Center Avenue
Miss Baller
Scott
Fleming
Omcer Don
Mesera
Nineteenth Ward
Batley
Hrodman
Mrs Wittenmyer Pushes Norse Pension Bill in Congress
Mrs Wittenmyer former national president of the Woman's Relief Corps visited Allegheny guests Mrs J K Wallace before departing for Washington to advocate the army Norse pension bill. She believes it will pass with broad support though funding remains debated with about 300 women eligible and 100 currently supported by the corps. The measure seeks at least $15 monthly for those in need with annual cost around $100 to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wittenmyer
Woman's Relief Corps
J. K. Wallace
Allegheny
Washington
Congress
Capitol City
Karemern
Russell
Massachusetts
National Women's Relief Corps
Catholic Home Plans Protectorate for Children Expanded
An enthusiastic Floyds Hall meeting gathered Catholic groups to back a proposed protectorate for children. Plans now cover girls and boys ages 12 to 18, not for delinquents but orphans lacking maternal care, with a charter application soon. Donations came from St Vincent de Paul conferences and the Emeria Beneficial Association. offers of land in Wilkinsburg and Me Keasport were made to fund a permanent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd's Hall
Liberty Street
Orphin Nsvinas
Giria
Holy Cross Conference
St. Vincent de Paul
Si Jfonn
St. Vincent
Irishtown quarrel over beer keg ends in court
In Goat Mill Annie Conly and Mary Liffey quarrelled over a keg of beer delivered by Pete Stack. Annie reached the keg first and Mary pressed forward, leading to a clash. Annie now faces assault and battery charges before Squire McNeirney, with a final settlement expected tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goat Mill
Irishtown
Annie Conly
Mary Liffey
Annie
Mary
Pete Stack
Stack
Annnie Conly
Squire McNeirney
Installation of Rev W J Coleman in Sandusky
The installation of Rev W J Coleman late of Geneva College as pastor of the Allegheny Reformed Presbyterian Church on Sandusky and North Diamond streets will occur tomorrow at 7 90 p m Dr R J George will preach and Dr J W Sproul will address the pastor with Dr McAllister addressing the people Prof W P Johnston is on the Presbytery commission
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J. Coleman
Geneva College
Allegheny Reformed Presbyterian Church
Sandusky
North Diamond Streets
R. J. George
W. Sproul
McAllister
W. P. Johnston
Presbytery
Market House Hosts St John’s Lutheran Service
The Fifth Avenue Market House was used yesterday by St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church for temporary worship while their old Forbes and Jumonville street church is torn down. A new stone and brick church will cost about $20,000 to build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Forbes and
Jumonville Street
Delegates Mixed Up in Quay Victory Returns
Saturday Republican primaries yield mixed results with Quay leading in the U S Senate issue. Allegheny and Seventh/Eighth districts show support for Quay, while Seventh Legislative district remains unsettled. Local figures like Rutan and Barchfield figure in late counts as county conventions approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
United States
Allegheny
Providence
Ohio
Quail
Ritchie
Kroeson
Wallace
Patterson
Smith
Tariff Club
McCleary
Father Schwab Urges Sharpsburg Vote For Borough Electric Light
In Sharpsburg the upcoming election on building an incandescent electric light plant draws heavy interest. Father Schwab urged parishioners to back the borough run system, arguing electricity is the only light and a public plant is better than privately operated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Father Schwab
Police raid on Smallman Street speak-easy nets five arrests
At about five o'clock yesterday Lieutenant Charlies Gallant and a patrol raided an alleged speak-easy run by Thomas O Niel on Smallman Street near Thirtieth Street. Proprieter Albert Glendening and visitors Grant Myder and Michael McNeilen were captured and taken to the south ward station. A second raid on Mark Connell's house on Stockholm Avenue arrested five visitors Charlies Leon J F Ragan Dan Dugan Barney Perry and John Fay and they were removed to the Twelfth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Gallant
Polce
Thomas O'Niel
Smallman Street
Thirtieth Street
Albert Glendening
Grant Myder
Michael McNeilen
Barney Perry
John Fay
Twelfth Ward
Ferguson at Police Station Voices Criticism of Force
Councilman Ferguson of the Eighteenth ward entered the police station on Forty-third street yesterday and left stating he believes many incompetent men are employed on the force. He did not detail the nature of his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Forty-third Street
Ieaving
Cattle Trucks Overturned on Pittsburg Road in Virginia
Two cattle laden cars were shoved through an open swivel on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad at South Fifth Street and overturned yesterday. cattle bound for George Hauch on South Twenty sixth Street were all recovered uninjured except two that were so badly hurt they had to be shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Fifth Street
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
George Hauch
South Twenty Sixth Street
First Gospel Temperance Meeting Held in Series
The first gospel temperance meeting of a weekly series was held yesterday. Speakers included Rev. F. B. Stewart of San Francisco W. T. Melvoy of Chicago and Edith Omaha, in attendance at the U P General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Stewart
San Francisco
W. T. Melvoy
Chicago
Edith Omaha
Justice Fails as Ward Prisoners Face Fines and Jail
A chaotic wash of petty offenses fills Central station with 21 prisoners yesterday. Fines range from 5 to 50 dollars while several cases, including wife abuse and highway robbery, are sent to higher courts.
Tin Plate Drummers and a Growing Industry
The third annual meeting of tin and sheet metal trade representatives will be held at the Monongalela House today with about 20 members expected. J F Nathai of Baltimore presides as the industry fights higher costs under the McKinley tariff while American production increases facets like roofing tin plate and bright plate on a limited scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongalela House
J. F. Natthai
Baltimore
Jason Davis, Jr
Philadelphia
Trenswater
Davis
Yankees
Davie
Coroner weighs exhumation after hasty Beltzhoover burial
Mrs. John Doby of Beltzhoover died Saturday night and was buried Sunday afternoon. Coroner McDowell may order exhumation for inquiry into death suspected to be alcohol related. Dr Sweeney said she died before arrival, an inquest was ordered but burial occurred before testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doby
Beltzhoover
Sweeney
Allentown
Doby
Koby
Justice of the Peace
David Sample
Mr. Sample
Masters Car and Locomotive Painters Meet at Monongahela
The Foremen’s association of paint foremen in car and locomotive printing held its annual gathering at Monongahela House to exchange methods, select best formulas, and push railroads to assist with transportation. The group reports over 40 percent cost and time reductions and seeks employer cooperation for future conventions.
Camellia and Bayard Amber Flour Endorsed as Best Value
A cautious wife rejects inferior flour and finds satisfaction with Camellia and Bayard Amber. Camellia serves fancy needs, Bayard Amber provides a solid family baker at a fair price. Both claim leading whiteness and regularity, with higher yield per sack. A separate note discusses One Hundred Lessons in Business and a publishing dispute over sales targets.
Walker's Family Soap Ad Claim No Alkali
The advertisement warns that clothes wear out with use and soap containing free alkali rots fabrics. It promotes Walker's Family Soap as alkali free and all soap. The ad suggests asking grocer for the brand and notes it costs more than other soaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Flour ads and wall paper sale by Rogents successor
A local ad from 503 Markot Street promotes Minnehaha flour praised by users and urges readers to visit for great bargains on wall paper regardless of cost. The notice signs as Joan 5 Rogents, successor to W. A. lurker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesina
Joan
Rogents
W. A. Lurker
Markot Street
H. Allen
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Final Services Mark Old Allegheny Baptist Church's Rebuild
Veterans join Memorial Day sermons as Sandusky Street Baptist Church in Allegheny prepares to tear down the old structure and erect a new edifice. The 1835 church origin on Robinson Street, funds near £20,000, oak seats for 800, no galleries, dedication planned for November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky Street Baptist Church
Allegheny
Baptists
Woodburn
L. B. Eaton
Carl Stewart
William Kimble
Hoboken
William Cutter
William Shadrack
John A. Miler
Robinson Street
Colored Baptist
Richmond
Cyclorama
Our Legislators in Grace Reformed Sermon
The Rev John H Prugh yesterday urged grace and duty for Representatives and Senators in Concres stressing petitions from all regions for a firm Sabbath stance. He traced colonial and revolutionary history praising divine guidance and urged intercession and integrity in public service and foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Prugh
Grace Reformed Church
Grant Street
Webster Avenue
Congress
God
South
North
Philadelphia
Washinton
Alabama
Bering Sea
Leary
Chile
Christian duty in politics urges end to corruption
In a sermon at Second Presbyterian Church Dr. Sutherland warns that Christian indifference allows municipal corruption to thrive through political rings. He argues government rests on popular responsibility and urges Christians to engage unselfishly to defend the nation and the old flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland
Second Presbyterian Church
Ple
Address to Rippey Point by Father Tobin at St Marys
Father Tobin of St Marys Catholic Church Lawrenceville delivered a patriotic memorial address to a crowded auditorium. An invitation was extended by Post 41 Grand Army of the Republic to speak yesterday to Catholics and a large audience attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Tobin
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Lawrenceville
Pey Post 41
Grand Arms of the Republic
Memorial Day Observance At St Marys Cemetery
Crowds gathered after mass as Protestant and G A B groups attended the service. Captain John J Rodgers led the procession with Lt James Conolly overseeing the security. Thousands placed baskets of flowers on graves despite cloudy weather, honoring departed relatives and loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Rodgers
Eighteenth Ward
James Conolly
St. Mary
Memorial Day Services Across City Churches
Memorial Day services drew large crowds as Grand Army posts attended in force. Ministers and speakers recalled Decoration Day lessons with moving tales and tributes. Gravesite decorations continued at Allegheny Cemetery despite weather, with hundreds aiding in observances and free lunches for veterans at Turner Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Sons of Veterans
Grace Emorial Presbyterian
J. A. Boyden
St. G. Shaw
Presbyterian Bethel
W. E. Donaldson
Abe Patterson
J. McD. Hervey
Eternal Peace
Thirty-third Street U. P
General Assembly
W. P. McNary
Tarkio
U.P
Allegheny
J. W. McKay
Shady Avenue
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Haven M. E
W. MH. Rogenbaugh
John W. Patterson
J. A. Ballantyne
Bingham Street M. E
Leron
G. W. Izer
Christ Church
Duquesne Theater
J. H. Miller
Buena Vista Street
M. E
John G. Goettman
Trinity M. E
J. 5
Hutton
Nixon Street
Smithfield Street
Grand Army of the Republic
City Hall
Lawrenceville
English Evangelical Lutheran Church
Allegheny Cemetery
Turner Hall
Forty-seventh Street
Delegates Fill Pulpits at General Assembly Services
Delegates to the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church preached at multiple city churches during yesterday’s services. Names and posts include Rev. A. J. Campbell and Rev. J. L. Clark at Providence Presbyterian Allerheny and Rev. J. A. Williams at First Mission U. P. Allegheny among others. The piece notes extensive delegate occupancy and lists many clergy from various states. An ad inserts claims of Iron City Brewing’s large capacity and Walker's Family product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
United Presbyterian
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
Providence Presbyterian Church
Allerheny
A. J. Campbell
J. L. Clark
Howard
Wilson
Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church
J. A. Williams
Johnstown
U. P
Allegheny
CU. P
J. A. Crosby
Benkleman
Neb
V. J. K. Montgomery
Sparta
U.P
W. R B. Hutchison
Savanah, O
T. W. Anderson
New York City
A. W. Morris
Greenwich
WN. Y
Mansfeld
P. W. Swan
Burisneso
J. A. Monteith
Cedar Rapids
U. P. Church
T. B Stewart
Sunday Soda Water Five Clerks Hustling for Thirsty Mob
Ten thousand people swarmed a market street drugstore to drink soda and buy cigars past midnight despite Blue Laws. Proprietor William T. Espy faced a midnight blue law suit brought by a Law and Order Society ally. Espy vowed to continue selling while paying fines and possible Supreme Court challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
McClure
William T. Espy
Espy
Rouas
Law and Order Society
Supreme Court
Brotherly Feelings Over Decoration Day Services
Father Schwab states his Sharpsburg congregation will honor Decoration Day and may attend all services. He objects to a G A R chaplain holding services in the cemetery, noting only Catholics can conduct burials there. He affirms Catholic dead will be cared for and dismisses hard feelings with the GAR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Father Schwab
Dimratca
G. A. St. Io
G. A. KE
HUGUS & HACKE Reductions On Wide Assortment Fabrics
Attractive sale at HUGUS & HACKE features all wool and silk fabrics heavily discounted. Prices drop from $1 per yard on dress prints to 60 to 75 cents. novelty search fabrics from $1.25 to $1. 46 inch crepes cut to $1 and $1.25. silk prints down to 50 cents per yard for limited stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sotro Cotor Jacquarp
Bargain Dress Goods Sale At 29 a Yard
Read the reductions in our great dress goods department. Over 4,000 yards regular 60 cent quality printed French challies in navy red cream and black grounds offered at 29 a yard.
At 60c a Yard Exquisitely Printed Silk and Wool Challies
Over 3,000 yards offered in regular 1 quality cremes and tinted grounds. Exquisitely printed silk and wool challies advertised at sixty cents per yard.
Best Half-Wool Challies for Sale in Bulk
Quality fabric listing offers over 5,000 yards of regular 130 quality half-wool Challies from the United States. Materials measure 28 inches wide and priced at 12 percent in a yard for bulk orders.
All Wool Printed Challies At Half Dollar Yard Sale
Over 20,000 yards of best quality all wool printed challies offered at 50c and 60c a yard. Light and dark grounds feature new and desirable colors with endless patterns of dots stripes and figures.
French Printed Javanese Fabrics at T5c Yard Sale
Over 5,000 yards of the newest French novelty printed wool fabrics including Javanese Crepons and tedfords in all colorings. Highest class printings offered at five cents per yard.
Local Textile Sale Promotes 40 Inch Wool Fabrics
A large collection offers imported all wool stripes plaids and checks. The fabrics measure 40 inches wide and cover a wide range of patterns suitable for suiting upholstery and crafts.
Wool cashmere fabrics offered in variety of shades
Over 3,000 yards of all wool 46 inch French cashmeres are presented in a full assortment of shades including gray, tan, red and brown.
Ribbon Bedford Cards 43 Inches Wide in 10 New Shades
Over 500 yards of Ribbon Bedford Cards a premium French novelty fabric at 43 inches wide offered in ten fresh shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Serpentine Bedford Cards Showcase Various Styles
A catalog entry highlights over 500 yards of 40 inch Serpentine Bedford cards featuring neat self-colored figures. It notes a range of styles with a dozen best shades for each style.
French Corded and Plisse Crepons for Dresses
About 15 pieces of French corded and plisse crepons, 48 inches wide, in desirable street shades. Five yards of these fabrics make a dress in present fashions.
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Harry FP. Kuhn
Amy
Treftland
Morganza
Tuce Oldeston
Morgauza
Trinity Hall
Eric
Shade
Harry
Kahn
Tar
Test
Charters Creek
East End
Bacily
Kev, W. J. Coleman
Rutan
Joseph Ritchie
Marshall
McDonald
Muhlbronner
Wertheimer
Harbixon
Robinson
Stewart
Monongahela
McKeesport
Barchfield
Steele
Barchfeld
Stowe
McDowell
J. W. Ochse
Etna
Patchfield
MimMin
Jefferson
Imperial
Beech Clift
Haltcrown
Clinton
Second Moon
Crawford
Askdale
North Fayette
Dr. Barchfield
Iam
McCandless
Henry Gram
Dalzell
William Dodds
Porter & Bell
Fiftieth Street
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Gram
Dines
Dodds
Rot
Force
England
Central Station
Joe Brown
High Street
Ed Dagnall
Second Avenue
Henry Brinston
Frank Deeck
Water Street
Succep
Twenty-eighth Ward
James Young
James Cook
Casper Simmons
South Twelfth Street
Martin Ketka
Birmingham Road
Migistrate Neille
Charles Berg
Joseph
John Thompson
Holand
Tacrart Street
Thompson
McKenna
Twelfth War
Frank Ko
Allegheny River
Moreunza
Siyndman
Fourteenth Ward
TIN Plate Drummers
Newson
Fleishman & Co
Minnehaha
CTV
Abermon
Legislators
THE
Rippey Poist
Tobin Frenches
St. Mary's Church
Iron City Brewing Company
Wrrr
Piteairn’s
Wood
E. P. Roberts & Sons’ New
ART Department
Dresden
ONYX
Fifth Ave. and
Market ST
Simen’s
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
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Eisser’s Popular Stores
Weisser
Greatest Bargain Stores
BREW
Jos. Horne
Penn Avenue
Ribbon Bedfords
Serpentine Bedfords
JOS. Horne & CO
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