Runaway Boys and Girls Baffle Pittsburg Police
Police detain two youths Howard Woodruff and Isaac Johnston after a cross examination at Central station. The 14 year old son of a Trenton soap maker and a 16 year old wagon driver traveled with a revolver knife and lunch ticket aboard a plan of prairie life. Detectives report frequent runaways from Morganza Reform School and describe officers chasing a lively stream of truants through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Young
Third Ward
Hoboken
Howard Woodruff
Isaac Johnston
Robinson
Fitzgerald
Central Station
Howard
Mithe Con
Trenton
N. J
Isaac
Prairies
Simon
Buffalo
Spotted Bear
Plains
Roug
Union Station
Jeneer
Jie
Captain Cook
Deweuve Bendel
Morganza Reform School
Davy Hanna
Stendel
Bloomfield
Bendel
Fast Agley
Reform School
Hanna
The
Free
Boston
Tur Dispatch
Steamer George W. Delamater Sets Sail Up Allegheny Rivers
A Jolly Alleghenian party charters 5 steamer the George W Delamater and sails from Allegheny to Salt River with a crowd of 500 onlookers. The vessel features a full crew list and a fare of coon dishes as it travels to Sharpsburg, the Ohio River, Penitentiary and Monongahela before returning to the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Alleghenians
George W. Delamater
Allegheny River
Madison Avenue
Allegheny
Salt River
Third Ward
John W. Stacey
Cal Geisler
Conrad Kohler
George Menke
Perry Cassidy
Charles Michel
Gremen
George Richardson
Henry Klaus
Cook
John Klaus
Theo Barker
George Bergstresser
J. A. Ruprecht
Henry Hissrich
A. H. Staaffer
John Fielding
Christ Mohrhoff
Sharpsburg
Ohio
Penitentiary
Monongahela
Incendiary Fire Destroys Franz Croft House
The Croft residence in St. Clair township burned to the ground about 2 AM as the family escaped through a window with a ladder. Fred Lightner alerted neighbors and rescued Croft and his wife plus two grandchildren. authorities deem the blaze incendiary though Croft is not blamed. Loss estimated at $2000 with partial insurance in Germania Company. A man was seen fleeing the scene as investigators review the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Croft
St. Clair Township
Fred Lightner
Croft
Germania Company
James
Sunday Assaults in Soho Affects Family Rift
Ben Eveats, an Italian father-in-law, was arrested at Forbes Street near Soho for feloniously cutting John Maricio during a rent dispute. Annie Daenall, 17, of Yellow Row, was jailed for assaulting a girl with a stone on Second Avenue. Alfred Woefel and Daniel Keats, 12 and 13, fought near Fifty-first Street as Woefel was cut in the neck by a stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Eveats
Forbes Street
Soho
Fourteenth Ward
John Maricio
Eveats
Rhodes
Annie Daenall
Alfred Woefel
Daniel Keats
Fifty-first Street
Woetel
Keats
Stanton Avenue
The Value of Money in a Broker’s View
A broker reflects on money’s worth noting few can raise 50 000 in cash and warning that idle funds lead to ruin while tips and persistent work built his fortune. He contrasts past earnings with modern talk of ten thousand dollars as a small sum and urges daily ledger discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crief
Engineer John Flatly's Body Found After River Explosion
The body of John Flatly, engineer of the locomotive on the Monongahela Connecting Railroad, blown from the Eliza Furnaces on October 17, was found by skiffers at McKee's Rocks. Flatly, about 35, leaves a wife and several children. The fireman Thomas McGuff was killed in the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flatly
Monongahela
Eliza Furnaces
McKee’s Rocks
Thomas McGuff
Engineer Flatly
Eliza
Thomas Connors
Thomas Sproul
Second Avenue
Frankstown
Police raid target on Mifflin Street nets two arrests
Police raided John Miller on Mifflin Street yesterday and arrested Miller and Jacob Laffie. Officers then raided Charles Beck on Thirth-seventh Street, his fourth raid in a year and a half, with a hearing set for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Mifflin Street
Miller
Jacob Laffie
Charles Beck
Thirth-seventh Street
Beck
Fooled the farmer by fake inheritance scheme in New York
Johann Hersch, a German farmer from Germanville Ia, was lured by a New York lawyer to travel for a supposed $5,000 inheritance. He paid $550 in fees only to find the money was counterfeit after arriving at his relative’s West End home, leaving him and his son heartbroken and the case to be referred to New York authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
New York
Johann Hersch
Germanville
Jefferson County
Charlotte Blume
Hersch
New York City
New Yorker
Metropolis
East
Pittsburg
Michael Heinlein
Stone Tavern
Jersey City
Law
Union Depot
Heinlein
Lews
McAleese
Man detained after forced entry at Central Station
John Cunningham tried to visit a friend held at Central station on Saturday night. He forced entry as officers escorted a prisoner inside. Inspector McAleese ordered Cunningham jailed briefly until the hearing the next morning, after which he was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunningham
Central Station
Inspector McAleese
Cunningham
Temperance Society Formed by St James Parish Group
A large turnout of male members of St James Catholic Church West End held yesterday afternoon to form a temperance society. Seventy five members signed the roll and elected Alderman James F Madden president with Gow auchey first vice, Grove as treasurer and secretary serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of
St. James’ Catholic Church
West End
James F. Madden
Te Aive Gowauchey
Er Grove
Lincoln envoy discusses 1892 politics and tariffs during visit
Robert T. Lincoln United States Minister to England travels with Vice President Wells en route to Washington after a Springfield stop where his son’s funeral was held. He dismisses the 1892 presidential prospects, explains tariff fears in the Northwest, and notes linen and iron industry worries. Wells cites railroad earnings and lighter grain movement as trading signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Springfield
Robert T.lincoln
United States
England
Wells
Wabash Road
Washington
London
Pennsylvania
Northwest
Ireland
America
Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Wabash
Picture of Yankee youth sparks talk on politics in Wood Street
A German admirer in Allegheny comments on a Wood Street art store picture of a boy with the Union flag and shooting crackers. He praises the image as fitting for Independence Day and criticizes tariff policy, saying McKinley must be pushed to favor protectionism and that free trade harms American workers. He notes voting for John Neeb due to perceived honesty and opposition to tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Street
Allegheny
John Neeb
John
McKinley
Uni
York man predicts little from Black in current administration
T Kirke White of York, a friend of Chauncey F. Black, registered at the Duquesne yesterday and, upset by the defeat of the ex Lieutenant Governor, says Black cannot expect much from this administration. He says Pattison and Black do not pull well together and Black would not accept the Secretary of the Commonwealth post if offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Kirke White
York
Chauncey F. Black
Duquesne
Sunday Hearings Report From Central Station
Magistrate zripp handled 45 cases at Central Station with various dispositions. Thomas Ford received 30 days for insulting priests. Foley Cosvanaugh and McClure jailed 10 days for horn blowing at pedestrians on Wylie avenue. McClure suspected in striking an old man. Faust remanded for further hearing over brass stop cock sales. Additional 45 cases at Twelfth ward. Burton faces hearing for disorderly house on Penn Avenue. Nelson charged by Smith with similar offense. Cooper arrested near Wilkinsburg barber shop. listed as D T Jackson at Central. Hyndman presided over nine cases in Second district. Michael Farrell fined $25 plus costs for striking an officer with a cobble stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zripp
Central Station
Thomas Ford
James Foley
Tom Cosvanaugh
George McClure
Wylie Avenue
McClure
William Faust
Twelfth Ward
George Burton
Pennayenne
W. A. Smith
Richard Nelson
Thomas Cooper
D. T. Stumphorst
Wilkinsburg
D. T. Jackson
Hyndman
Horsemen Thrown From Horses Injure Two Men
James V. Corbett of Morningside road was thrown from a horse on Butler street near McCandless avenue and suffered a fractured skull. A second man, Laughlin of Sherman avenue, was thrown about an hour later and sustains a fracture of the left shoulder blade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Corbett
Morningside Road
Butler Street
McCandless
Firemen Respond To Defective Flue Blaze In Lafayette Alley
A defective flue in the house of L. Smith on Lafayette alley called out the department yesterday afternoon. The flames were extinguished and engines withdrawn shortly after. Some smoldering clothes burst into flames. Loss $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Smith
Lafayette Alley
WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING SOME TRAVELLERS AND TALKERS
Bellefonte residents Colonel J. L. Spangler and wife stay at the Anderson. Spangler, a friend of General Hastings and a noted Democrat, earned honor as chief of the weanon at the Johnstown flood relief. P F Egan of Shamokin and Miss Sarah Averill of Shamokin announce their marriage. Frank Bower, Belmont Driving Park Association president, rode the limited to Chicago. Harry C. Disston of Philadelphia, Ralph J. Wick of Youngstown, and S L Williams of Sharon are guests at local hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Spangler
Bellefonte
Anderson
Spangler
Hastings
Weanon
Ioeke
Johnstown
P. F. Egan
Sarah Averill
Shannopin
Frank Bower
Belmont Driving Park Association
Philadelphia
Chicago
Harry C. Disston
Akis Regis
Sonoupaiels Howes
Ralph J. Wick
Youngstown
Seventh Avenue Hotel
8. L. Williams
Sharon
Duquesne
Mountain Brigands in Alleghenies Targeted by Brigands
Pittsburg police investigate a reported pursuit into a mountain defile after a buckwagon and team are stolen from Johnstown residents J. W. Magehan and John A. Gore. Magehan, injured, hobbles to Pittsburgh while Gore and the stolen horse remain missing amid suspicions of banditry in Western Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Mountains
Pittsburg
J. W. Magehson
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Lsst
Broadford
Magehan
Gore
Eye on Wringers Aims of English Capitalists
The Dispatch reports England based interests seek to absorb U S clothes-wringer makers through a syndicate or trust. Hamburg offices cited as the Eu reka Company on Liberty Street and the Erie Company on Water Street were asked about options and pending decisions early this week. Witnesses link the syndicate to iron and steel circles, noting widespread use of wringers in American homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Company
Liberty Street
Empire
Erie Company
Waterstreet
Iron and Steel
United States
Scotch Evening at Carnegie Hall for Allegheny Hospital
The Waverly Society organizes a Scotch Evening next Monday at Carnegie Hall with the Royal Edinburgh Concert Company performing 20 Scottish numbers including Bonnie Doon and MacGregor's Gathering. Proceeds aid Allegheny General Hospital where three quarters of work is charitable. The event is supported by the Ladies Hospital Association to help the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly Society
Carnegie Hall
Royal Edinburgh Concert Company
Bonnie Doon
Kerrin
Ladies’ Hospital Association
Five Men Detained After Attempting Breakinto Speak-Easy
Officer Miller halted five colored men on Madison Avenue Allegheny as they tried to enter a house believed to be a speak-easy. They denied the claim until warned of arrest if it proved true. Three were loaded into a patrol wagon before two escaped. Names given were John Williams Charles Danson and James Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Madison Avenue
Allegheny
Jobn Williams
Charles Danson
James Barber
Mayhem Charge Arises From Family Trouble
James Kaylor faces mayhem charges brought by James Rice after a confrontation over alleged infidelity. Rice says Kaylor knocked him down and nearly bit his ear. Mrs. Kaylor was held for a witness and both men were jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kaylor
James Rice
Kaylor
Rice
Fire damages Clinton mill hoist on Southside
A blaze at the Clinton mill hoist last evening prompted two fire districts to respond. Iron construction limited damage, extinguished by 9 pm after two engines struggled for water. Loss estimated under 1,000 dollars, fully insured. furnace and hoist repairs projected for two weeks. Furnace owner Friend Hofstott & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Mill
Friend, Hofstott & Co
County courts urged to mimic Supreme Court on lunch hour
Lawyers argue county courts could boost efficiency by dispensing with the plebeian lunch hour and meeting later in the morning. A later start would help jurors travelling from rural homes and reduce time spent in the city, allowing more legal work between adjournment and late trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Mishaps Of A Day At Ben Venue Station
Frederick Shell a fourteen year old boy broke his left leg yesterday afternoon jumping from a window at the Duquesne Traction power house Ben Venue station. A traction car grip broke and the cars were shaken up. A horse owned by Edward OBrien was found strangled in its stall yesterday morning. Mia Myers of Allegheny fell and fractured her leg. John Quinn from New Castle attempting to board a moving train was thrown beneath the wheels and lost a leg. he was brought to Mercy Hospital with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Shell
Duquesne Traction Company
Ben Venue
Citizens’ Traction Car
Gers
Unia
Edward O'Brien
Robinson Street
Allegheny
Mia. Myers
Third Street
John Quinn
New Castle
Mercy Hospital
Down price claims above tariff scare
Retailer touts lower prices amid tariff talk claiming woods costs fall. Highlights include French Henrietta Cloth at 44 inches for 60 cents per yard with guarantee, habit cloth at 45 cents per yard, and 160 dozen all wool men's socks at 26 cents per pair, with a buyer limit of one box per customer.
A Much-Wanted Man Suspect Nazi Cincinnati Theft
Inspector McAleese learned from Cincinnati authorities that Frank Bush was arrested as a suspicious character carrying chisel and jimmy tools and envelopes bearing the Charles Munson Belting Company name. Parkersburg and Pittsburg both claim Bush as the suspect, with burglary charges pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
Deitch
Cincinnati
Frank Bush
Jimmy
Charles Munson
Comny
Smithfield Street
L. C. Laughlin
Bush
Parkersb
American Dress Goods Department Offers Wide Selection and Bargains
Monday overview of department stock features medium priced fabrics including fancy stripes and plaids 36 to 50 inches wide with prices 25 to 75 cents per yard. All wool serges 38 inches wide at 46 cents per yard and 75 cent 38 inch serges. New home spun cheviots 50 inches wide at 1 to 1 20 per yard. French Amazon cloths 50 inches wide at 125 per yard. French broadcloths 50 inches wide at 140 per yard. Lupin Paris cashmeres 46 inches wide at 1 per yard. Silk warp fabrics 150 per yard. Camelette 44 inches wide 75 cents per yard a special bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Dress Goods Department
Robbery Reported at Washington Street Boarding House
Michael Luongo, the Italian boarding house keeper at 75 Washington Street, reports being robbed of $50 and a boarder’s $40 plus a gold watch by Pasquale de Torio who left for New York then Italy with associates. Detectives arrested two suspects who were released. police seek cross borough arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Luongo
Washington Street
Nicholas Marfa
Pasquale de Torio
New York
Italy
Robinson
Inspector McAleese
Ben Hur Seats On Sale At Pittsburg Star Course
Seats for the Pittsburg Star Course limited as demand rises. Early purchases ensure best locations. Tickets available at Mellor and Hoene's 77 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Mellor & Hoene’s
Fifth Avenue
Fisk Jubilee Singers to Perform in Pittsburg Star Course
A winter opening event announced for Tuesday and Wednesday, November 11–12 features the world renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers at the Pittsburg Star Course. Also advertised are ladies parlor services at 29 Fifth Ave and chrysanthemums from N Patterson at 41 Sixth Ave opposite Trinity Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk
Pittsburg
Sorr
Fifth Ave
N. Patterson's
Sixth Avenue
Trinity Church
Hueus and Hacke Dress Fabrics Display at 25c Yard
A department offer of stylish seasonable fabrics with over 50 styles at 25 cents a yard. Also chevrons serges plaids stripes and English checks at 50 cents, plus selections from 75 cents to 150 dollars a yard. New camel hair novelty dress patterns and Paris robe styles with elaborate trimmings. Corner Fifth Ave and Market St invites examination of assortments and good values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrakhan
Paris
New Advertisements Highlight Low Yard Prices and Fashions
A period advertisement promotes textiles and garments with yard sales at 75 cents, robes priced 10 to 15 dollars, and a wide stock of black dress goods, silks, velvets, and novelty fabrics. It touts cloak department items, fur trimmed jackets, seals, and a three day grand millinery opening starting Tuesday, plus upholstery and fretwork services.
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Morganza
George Glenn
Hill
Glenn
Grenn
Virgin Alley
Lee
Annie Dagnall
Butler County
Hisekemuh
Annie
Ous
Sam
Sharps
Johan Hersch
Chauncey F.mack
Braddock
Homeopath Hospital
St. Charles
Recoss
Parkersburg
Market ST
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Ington Street
Boceés & Buen
Boocs & Brun
Hueus & Hacke
Newmarkets
Penn Avenue
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Crane Elevator Co
Lewis Building
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