Desperate Cooley gang terrorizes Fayette County
Pittsburg police vow to aid Fayette officials against the Cooley gang long active in the southern Fayette mountains. Frank Cooley leads a rough crew famed for robberies at Fairchance Furnace, burning an old woman’s feet, and other savagery. Authorities fear for citizens and property and consider calling in detectives and possibly National Guard to end the terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Fayette County
Coolen Cang
Cooley Brothers
James Brothers
Fester
Cooley
Frank Cooley
Coley Gang
Fairchance Furnace Company
Fairchance
Mosertown
Fairehunce
Astoight
National Guard
Fayette
Last Monday Girl Marcie Barkley Dies at Poor Farm
The 14 year old Marcie Barkley died of consumption at the Poor Farm after being sent there by a poor aunt on Fifth Avenue. Undertaker Flannery reports she may be the daughter of a Brooklyn capitalist worth at least 400000. She had two marriages, a quarrel with her stepmother, and ran away to Pittsburgh. Her father wired for burial at a cost not to exceed 50 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcie Barkley
Fifth Avenue
Flannery
Ciooklyn
Maggie
Pittsburg
Peculiar Case Involving Four Year Old Illness
Humane Agent Sweeney handles a case where Johnnie Hassey aged four falls gravely ill at the city office. Doctors diagnose a disease resembling leprosy. Institutions refuse admission while the mother is released from the workhouse to care for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney
Johnnie Hassey
Cty
Assailants Sought in Jeannette Homicide Case
John H. Orr dies from injuries after an October assault by four Italians in West Jeannette. Coroner McDowell denounces Westmoreland officials for inaction as inquest opens. Orr, 23, a Clyde New York native, died at West Penn Hospital. Witness Spillane corroborates Orr’s account. hospital reports detail skull fractures. District Attorney Greeg notified for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Orr
West Moreland
Allegheny County
Westmoreland
McDowell
Westmoreland County
West Jeannette
Orr
West Penn Hospital
Michael Spilvane
Hessid Orr
Clyde
New York
Jeannette
Spillane
Greeg
Dutton
McCann
Stable Fire Destroys Allegheny Stable and Horses
A stable behind 134 Charles street in Allegheny burned last evening burning three horses and a mule. Two horses belonged to George Phillips and one to Kelly Kirkland, the mule to John Gaston. Losses totaled about £800 with the stable harnesses destroyed. Origin of the fire unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
David Stewart
Charles Street
Shuff
George Phillips
Kelly Kirkland
John Gaston
Robbery Report From Fort Street Home
Mrs. Annie Kennedy of 8 Fort Street told Captain Dennis ton she was robbed of £260 a cold watch and a ring. A young man approached claiming a clerk from the Assessor's office wished to see her and she went to City Hall. he had left. On return she found the street door ajar a bureau drawer forced with a file and all valuables missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Kennedy
No. 8
Fort Street
Denniston
City Hall
Man Charged With Theft In Locksmith Shop Incident
Officer David Hanna observed James Woods enter a locksmith on Wylie avenue yesterday afternoon with a small valise. Woods asked the shopkeeper to open it and claimed the bag was given to him. The valise contained numerous surgical instruments later discovered stolen from Dr. E. H. Pond of 818 Penn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hanna
James Woods
Wylie Avenue
Woods
Hanna
Ned
Woolf
Ister
E. H. Pond
Penn Avenue
Remains of Panhandle Brakeman Cremated and Sent Home
The remains of Charles Grimm, a Panhandle brakeman, cremated after the Burgettstown wreck were shipped to Brunswick Maryland. The ashes were placed with melted metals and jewelry in a box inside a coffin. Grimm’s grief-stricken father accompanied the remains home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grimm
Panhandle
Burgettstown
Brunswick
City Clerk Receives Offer for Poor Farm Site Near Wilmerding
Captain Brown offers to sell the city a Poor Farm site near Wilmerding for 50,000 pounds. The sale was mentioned in Tuesday's Disratcn and the farm, previously offered under a different name, was inspected by the Mayor and department chiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booch
Brown
Wilmerding
Local News Briefs From Allegheny and Nearby
A 70 year old store proprietor Jons Orchell of Allegheny died from injuries after being struck by cars on the Manchester line at Beaver Avenue and Nixon Street. no arrest made. coroner not notified. Also notes a Kensington volunteer fire department fund drive, Austrian Juvenile Band tickets, new aphtheria and scarlatina cases, missing Lawrencerille boys, a Cleveland to New York express delay, a freight wreck at Nypano crossing, and Mason sessions with Francis Menray and J E Brunner visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jons Orchell
Nixon Street
Allegheny
Manchester
Beaver Ayvenue
Select
Knights of America
Forbes Street
Turner Wall
C. V. Lewis
Grand Central Rink
Bureau of Health
Hease
Tustin Street
William Hawmurmp
W. A. Anpel
Lawrencerille
Tur
Cleveland
Nypano Crossing
Boumns
Livelihood at stake in Allegheny council showdown
A heated Allegheny council meeting targets Mayor Wyman and ex mayor Pearson over alleged unpaid vehicle and sanitary licenses for the J.G. Wyman Odorless Excavating Company. Auditors flagged missing payments. observers expect civil or criminal action as reforms seek to push prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
J.G. Wyman
Allegheny
Pearson
Common Council
Reformers
Select
Woman Confesses After Unconscious Find In Elmira
Maude Cluster who was found unconscious in Elmira New York Monday confessed to escaping Morganza Reform School on September 10. She has since traveled through Pennsylvania and Western New York using feigned fatigue to seek aid. Her real name is Anna Fish of Oil City and she is known in Pittsburgh for several escapades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Cluster
Elmira
N. Y
Morganza Reform School
Pennsylvania
New York
Anna Fish
Oil City
Pittsburg
Death of Judge Cook of Cooksburg Forest County
Word came last evening of Judge Cook's death at the Hygem Hotel Old Point Comfort. He had been there about two weeks under constant care of Dr Joseph N Dixon. The Judge built the town named after him and leaves an estate valued around £1,000,000. A well known state politician, he made several runs for Congress but was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Cook
Cooksburg
Forest County
Old Point Comfort
Joseph N. Dickson
Congress
Unidentified Slav Man Fatally Struck Near Wilmerding
A young Slav man was killed on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Wilmerding on Tuesday afternoon. His body lay in the morgue unidentified until yesterday when his wife, speaking through a messenger, identified him for the coroner. He will be buried by countrymen in the Wilmerding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmerding
Fifteenth Ward Republican Club Celebrates Anniversary
The Fifteenth ward Republican Club marked its first anniversary at No. 3611 Butler Street last night with about 100 guests from the Americas and Tariff clubs. The event praised the club rooms and hospitality. Also noted was Joseph Slattery, an ex priest, and two assistants held at Central Station for selling improper literature with a hearing set for today. Slattery reportedly sold around 300 pounds worth of books before arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifteenth Ward
Republican Club
Butler Street
Joseph Slattery
Central Station
Slattery
Ail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Endorsed
An advice note emphasizes the benefit of proper nourishment for infants and promotes Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as the most reliable option available from grocers.
Probable murder case at Elba Works hospitalizes victim
James Longberg, a strong Elba Works laborer, lay dying at Mercy Hospital from head injuries after a quarrel with a fellow worker, Price, who has not been arrested. Brain fever and erysipelas followed the assault, with a similar earlier case at Elba Works leaving a man permanently disabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Longberg
Mercy Hospital
Elba Works
Elba Tron Works
Longberg
Price
New York
Elba
Molten Metal Burns and Several Accidents Reported
One man burned by falling on molten steel at Singer Nimick and Co. mill in Weet End was moved home to Chartiers township. Fourteen year old Thomas Gilbraith cut by broken glass at Cunningham's Glass Works on the Southside was taken to Southside Hospital. William Miller fallen from a wagon at South Nineteenth and Carson streets suffered head and body injuries. Harry Scott injured by falling iron at Black Diamond Steel Works and Joseph McKean, with a fractured skull from a train strike at Greensburg, were attended at home and West Penn Hospital respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cause
Singer, Nimick & Co
Weet End
Chartiers
GiLnRaTru
Thomas Gilbraith
Miotor
Cunningham's Glase
Southside
Milleer
William Miller
South Nineteenth
Carson Streets
Scott
Harry Scott
Black Diamond Steel Works
Thirty-sixth
McKran
Joseph McKean
West Penn Hospital
Greensburg
Horrible death of a child in State alley kitchen blaze
Four year old Clara Lavine daughter of Jacob Lavine of No 6 State alley died after being left alone in the kitchen yesterday afternoon. Her clothing reportedly caught from a small flame while she lit paper at the stove. She died within an hour after being rushed to the hospital. An inquest will be held by the coroner this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Lavine
Jacob Lavine
No. 6
State Alley
One-Armed Peddler Foreshadowed Birth Wonder
A Millvale family recalls a one-armed peddler who visited Henry Ginter’s home when he was away. His wife bought trinkets to dismiss him, and years later they learned their daughter was born with a single arm and a matching stump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ginter
Millvale
Ginter
Mysterious Assault on Colwell Street
Louis Goldstein a three month old Hebrew toddler from Russia was attacked on Colwell street about 9 o clock last night knocked down and kicked unconscious by several unknown men. They escaped and police pursue the assailants. He was taken to his brother on Scott street where a physician found two broken ribs and two head cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colwell Street
Louis Goldstein
Russia
Goldstein
Scott Street
Foundry laborer dies after street car crash in city
Vincent Hitzeman aged 50 a foundry laborer was knocked down by a Pleasant Valley street car at Smithfield street and Sixth avenue Oct 29. His legs were amputated at Homeopathic Hospital and he died yesterday. The coroner will hold an inquest today. He lived on Elbow street Allegheny with a wife and grown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Hitzeman
Pleasant Valley
Smithfield Street
Sixth Avenue
Homeopathic Hospital
Hitzeman
Elbow Street
Allegheny
Police Matters In Brief Shape Up In City
Police in brief report multiple cases including assault and battery against Timothy O Leary Edward Glenen and Charles McKeown with Kenyon on Ninth street. O Leary and McKeown held for trial while Glenen’s fate awaits Alderman Gripp. Other items note jail for Catherine Sommers on serious charge, Lenhart May held for trial, a diamond theft arrest in Parnassus, a ferocious dog kept in bonds, and various larceny and assault cases plus a stolen horse and wagon case from East Street Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atpenm
Maxn Garipro
William Kinyon, Jr
Timothy O'Leary
Edward Glenen
Charles McKeown
Kenyon
Ninth Street
O'Leary
McKeown
Gripp
Glenen
Catherine Sommens
WHS
Alderman MceMasters
Catherine May
Lenhart May
Alderman McMasters
M. Sommers
Grongie Witsor
Parnassus
John Boyle
South Seventh Street
Wilson
Laney Meens
Second Avenue
John Reichel
Reinhauer
Assi Rice
Succop
Huey
Gilbraith
Fickleyville
South Eighth Street
William Fink
Pine Run
Wachters Shoe Store
East Street
Allegheny
Congregation Debates Sex Separation Change on Nov 29
Factions in the synagogue at Third Avenue and Grant Street duel over whether to end the orthodox custom of separating sexes during services. Leaders on both sides predict a split, with votes due Sunday, November 29, and Rabbi S Sallinger backing change to attract youth and new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue
Grant Street
A. Fink
B. Jacobs
Joseph Levi
Sallinger
Less Sympathy for Poachers and Inshore Privileges
Commander Gordon reports seasonal results of Canadian fishery protection cruisers. Fishermen along the coast now understand inshore three mile limit value and readily provide tips on U S poaching violations, aiding the department in taking action on one or two occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Gordon
United States
Ermen
Citizens Traction Employes Form Mutual Beneficial Association
The Citizens Mutual Relief Association formed by Citizens Traction line employees begins with 250 members. Officers include President John G. Holmes and Vice President Wm Fallbush. membership limited to Citizens Company workers, all must pass medical exams for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Mutual Relief Association
Citizens’ Traction Line
John G. Holmes
Wm. Fallbush
Wm. G. Gish
Robert Hamilton
J. E. Ruge
J. G. Holmes
Wm. G. Bush
J. E. Rugg
W. D. Brady
W. D. Patterson
Natchez Lawyer Sentenced in Pension Fraud Case
Natchez attorney J. F. Chesney was sentenced by Judge Niles to six years in the Detroit House of Correction for pension frauds. He was convicted in three cases involving payments to African American women totaling 5,251 dollars, of which 2,380 dollars were given to them. Special Agent J. M. Kennedy, who has earned 14 similar convictions in the past year, led the cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Jackson
Miss
J. F. Chesney
Detroit House of Correction
Niles
Chesney
Lefsoner
J. M. Kennedy
Death of Dr A J Schroeder Linked to Evanston Case
Dr A J Schroeder, held by a coroner's jury for causing the death of Mary Murphy the French's Hotel servant, was found dead in bed at his brother's home. He had threatened suicide if the girl died as he faced murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
A.J. Schroeder
Mary Murphy
Evanston
Schroeder
Murphy
Injunction Hearing In Murdock Kerr Co v Typo Union
The hearing on the motion for a preliminary injunction in the Murdock Kerr case against Typographical Union No. 7 and Pressmen’s Union No. 13 concluded before Judges Kennedy Porter and McClung. Defense argued the bill should be dismissed for lack of case against unions and that any guilt was personal. Plaintiffs’ counsel urged the injunction as indicated by affidavits. The court reserved decision after taking the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock, Kerr & Co
Typographical Union No. 7
Pressmen’s Union No. 13
Court of Equity
J. Ferguson
Leechburg Foundry lands Blairsville mill machinery contract
The Leechburg Foundry and Machine Company of Pittsburg wins the contract for Blairsville Rolling Mill and Tinplate Company machinery. Delivery by March 1 with production of tin and terne plates by April 1. Equipment design is the latest and the mill’s capacity is 300 boxes daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Leechburg Foundry and Machine Company
Blairsville
D. W. Willie
Fashion offers for women and children at low prices in Newmarkets Inverness
Newmarkets Inverness and Military Capes present plain and fancy cloths. Ladies can find extra values at 38 dollars, with options from 13 to 20. Fur trimmed, lined and unlined chevrons and other fabrics range 10 to 30 dollars. Novelties in Gretchens and coat effects for children 8 to 12. Fancy coats for 2 to 6 years, low price range. Underwear at low prices. Assorted stock aims to meet men and women needs.
Winter Wraps Offer Vast Stock of Overgarments
The advertisement invites buyers to shop for winter overgarments with a large stock and many exclusive styles. It promises the latest fashions at unbeatable prices and asserts comparable goods cannot be sourced for more elsewhere. The copy emphasizes breadth of fabrics and the claim of best bargains in 25 inch garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ily
Brussels
Hartford
Lowell
Bigelow
Axminsters
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Megrie Barkley
The
Humane Society
Francis Menray
J. E. Brunner
Secora
Masons
St. Philomena
C. M. R. A. Leld
Halston
City of
Select Council
Hansar Jenins
Allegheny Centre
Department of Charties
Sweent
Barry Ritchie
Alderman King
Charles Kisxry
Strate Gripp
John Bruce
Ice Mam
Jusrin Notas
Alderman Succop
John Gries
Joan Meitwamm
Lestie
William Filson
Casale Roseyacka
Qefner
Homestead
Citizens’ Traction
Federal ST
Oliver & Roberts
Joxie & Laughlins
W. W. Thompson
Marion Station
Allegheny Traction Company
Chinchillas
Kerseys
Meltons
Cheviots
Pitcairn's
Wood Street
Thsso
Nottingham
Jos. Howe & Co
Ango
DE Alma
Express
Newmarkets
Inverness
Biber & Easton
Stutgarter
Ulrich & Spencer
West Liberty
Edinaxce
Liberty Avenue
Lawa
Commonwealth of Pennsyvania
Eat Liberty Avenue
Eaic
Snail Bengess and Council
A. D
J. A. Oyer
Burgess
H. Beltzhoover
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stor
Alaska
Children's Department
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
W. W. Dermitt & CO
Pitisbrug
Ochitrasu
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