Jury Panel Formed for Local Trial at Llamestead
Dale and Dunn stand firm on the defendant’s guilt or innocence as jurors are challenged in a tense selection at Llamestead. Steubner, listed as a JP and artist, is removed after peremptory challenges. The final lineup includes Roth, Herron, Miller, Masher, Wigand and others from Allegheny and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Montooth
J. P
Steubner
Srens
N. A. Bendel
Navcy Hanks
Peter Roth
Thirteenth
Allegheny
John Herron
Shaler
Jacob Miller
Mifflin
Amos Masher
Marshall Township
Christ Wigand
South
Jury Drawn In Pittsburg Case With Farm and City Workers
The panel includes E Y Breck and W A Freyvogel among others from Versailles to Allegheny, with four farmers and the rest mill workers. John Herron presided as foreman in the Garvin jury. The defense favored the jurors and both sides called them average and fair. A number of contemplated jurors were excused, including Charles Gerwig, an Allegheny Council member. The Commonwealth leaned toward farmers while the defense preferred city craftsmen. The jury was sworn at 1 30 and an hour adjournment followed the indictment being read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Y. Breck
Versailles Township
C.S Eston
Pittsburg
Christ G. Sende
Third Ward
Allegheny
James M. Wright
O'Hara Township
D. L Herelehy
Reynoldton
W. A. Freyvogel
Burns ‘Wadsworth
Keesport
Louis Jackman
Fourth Ward
Wittsburg
John Herron
Garvin
Charles Gerwig
Commonwealth
Mr Burleigh Opens Case in Murder Trial
The court resumed as District Attorney Burleigh opened for the Commonwealth in the murder case against Sylvester Critchlow and others. He defined murder degrees, malice, and premeditation, outlining possible verdicts of first or second degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, or not guilty, while cross examination was to begin with Captain Cooper and others watching closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurier
Miot
Burleigh
Thomas M. Marshall
Mr. Burleigh
Brennen
Captain Cooper
Pinkerton
W. W. Erwin
St. Paul
Sioux City
Argo
William Reardon
John Cox
Major E A. Montcott
John Robb
D. F. Wallernon
EY. Breck
Commonwealth
Wharton
Sylvester Critchlow
T. J. Connors
Mr. Marshall
Mr. Burleig
Homestead
United States
Connors
Union Depot
West Penn Hospital
Battle of Homestead Deposes on Deadly Barricade Fire
Testimony details a violent confrontation at Homestead with barges and barricades amid cannon and dynamite use. A Pinkerton detective describes volleys from the barricade and shore, the wounding of Connors, and the lethal outcome for several workers.
Captain Cooper's Story of the Barges Attack
Pinkerton Chief Captain J W Cooper testifies on the July 6 assault on barges at Homestead. He describes the landing attempt near Carnegie's mills, volleys exchanged with a 400 plus crowd, and Connors shot in the right arm around 11:30 AM. Dr. McKennan testified Connors died from a gunshot wound to the arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkerton
Connors
John Williner
Union Depot
Cowan
Williner
Leonard Lynch
Mr. Brennen
Burleigh
Father Lynch
Union
Tom Connors
Montgomeryet
New York
Grounds for Appeal on Jury Wheel Folding Irregularities
Mr. Brennen argues the grand jury draw may be biased and the 1500 slips in Judge Slagle’s wheel were folded at one corner, unlike Commissioners’ slips, risking fraud. He overruled by Judge Kennedy, says uniform folding would prevent tampering and could affect all Homestead indictments if upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennen
Slagle
Kennedy
Supreme Court
Breonen
Smallpox scare at Allegheny City Hall stuns officials
Charles Probert, a 20 year old man with a severe smallpox rash, walked through Allegheny City Hall and the Pittsburg Department of Charities causing panic among staff. He was taken to Central station hospital then to the pest house. Officials urge isolating health offices from City Hall to prevent an epidemic this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Probert
Allegheny City Hall
Pittsburg
Central Station
Hazzard
Probert
Ones
Health Department
Hunting a Patient Patrols for Smallpox Wanderer
Superintendent Baker of the Bureau of Health seeks a missing smallpox patient reported sent to Municipal Hospital from West Penn Hospital. A stranger with smallpox arrived at West Penn, was directed to City Hospital, but left. Baker condemns West Penn for not transferring him and continues hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Bureau of Health
West Penn Hospital
West Penn
New Castle
City Hospital
Appeals Hearing On City Assessments Continues
The master continued hearings on appeals against city assessments. Lydia McCutchheon’s Neville street property valued at 15000 was finalized. Joseph M Browns heirs on Fifth near Dithridge faced 32000, later reduced to 27300. Loughrey and Dawson at Atwood and Boquet shared frontage with differing rates, 52000 per acre and 21875 per frontage foot, sustaining the day long session. City Attorney Moreland indicated a possible extension of time for hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia McCutchheon
Neville Street
Joseph M. Brown
Fifth Avenue
Dithridge Street
Joseph Loughrey
John Dawson
Atwood
Boquet Streets
Loughrey
Moreland
A Lucky Sportsman in Huntsville Record Flight
Dr. Burgoon of Allegheny joined Fish Warden Hague at Huntsville. Over four days he bagged 193 quails 67 rabbits 14 mallard ducks 9 pheasants and 3 wild geese all shot on the wing or running in a rich game area 75 miles northwest of Columbus. Hague plans another party next week seeking recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Huntsville
J. A. Burgoon
Allegheny
Mr. Hague
Hontsville
Columbus
John W Jiles Eyes Postmaster Bid in Pittsburg Race
Harrisburg clerk John W Jiles circulating a petition in Lawrenceville for appointment as Pittsburg postmaster. Jury Commissioner Mullen notes Jiles has not visited Pittsburg since the election and claims strong Harrity ties. Friends in Pittsburg regard the bid as significant amid political backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Jiles
Mullen
Harrisburg
Harrity
Lawrenceville
Pittsburg
Jiles
Unconscious Man Shot in Forehead Found on Highway
About seven last evening a young group found a man unconscious on Livergreen road in Reserve township near Millvale. A gunshot wound to the forehead led Dr. F. M. File of Millvale to declare him critical. A 32 caliber revolver with two empty chambers was found. identity remains unknown. He weighs about 180 pounds, is 40 years old, well dressed, with a heavy brown moustache and eyebrows. He was taken to Allegheny General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livergreen
Reserve Township
Millvale
F. M. File
Allegheny General Hospital
Burgess Reed
Magee Says People Must Pick Pittsburg Mayor Candidate
C I Magee denied that a local Republican leaders meeting convened to choose the mayoral nominee. He insisted the people must nominate the Republican candidate, and he would assist in electing him. Magee said he did not attend any meeting and knew nothing of one. He spent the night at the Hotel Duquesne with a friend and had no political consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Magee
Pittsburg
Mr. Magee
Magee
Hotel Duquesne
Marshalsea of America station opens near Hastings
The new City Farm station named Marshalsea, chosen by Superintendent J J Turner of the Panhandle Railroad, sits a mile west of Hastings and a mile east of Boyer. The order took effect yesterday. Trains depart Pittsburg at 7 15 and 7 35 AM with stops there. Return trips to Pittsburg leave at 2 30 and 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalsea
New City Farm
J. J. Turner
Panhandle
Little Dorrit
Hastings
Boyer
Pittsburg
Henricks Music Company to Open New Pittsburgh Store
The Henricks Music Company, Limited, a piano and organ dealer with John Henricks as president, announces a grand opening around December 6 at its new 101 and 10 Fifth Avenue building. W P Hanna and Mark Purritt, both pianists, ensure high standards of style tone and workmanship. The oak-trimmed interior features iron ceilings and showcases a first‑class music house in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henricks
Fifth Avenue
Pennsylvania
Pittsurg
Kaufmanns closes out boys waists at reduced prices
Kaufmanns Fifth avenue and Smithfield street announces a clearance of boys waists at deeply discounted rates. About 80 extra quality black and blue flannel waists with pleated fronts in sizes 4 to M, valued up to 1.25, go for 0.50. "Victor" blue or fancy flannel blouses valued to 1.50 sell at 0.75. Plain flannel waists and clothes valued to 1.75 go at 0.50. Also embroidered Fauntleroy blouses in white lawn with heavy embroidery sell at 1.75 for 0.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
John J Freund’s Popular Store Promotes Ladies Garments
John J Freund’s Commercial Palace on Southside at Seven teenth and Carson streets shows a bustling scene with a wide selection of ladies and misses jackets cloaks and wraps. The store highlights fur capes muff fur trimmings and a loyal customer base praising reliable goods and fair prices as the business grows into a substantial Pennsylvania mercantile house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventeenth and
Carson Streets
Southside
John J. Freund
Freand
Round ¢An
Pennsylvania
Wonders in Misses Jackets Make Buyers Marvel
Elegant diagonal cheviot jackets in navy or black priced at 298 dollars with reefer collar and mixed sizes 19 to 18. Fine Scotch mixed jackets in tan or grey 7 dollars with Watteau pleated back and sizes 14 to 18. Pine all wool tweed jackets in tan brown or black 58 dollars. Extra fine fur trimmed jackets with shawl collar in astrakhan or bazhe furs in sizes 4 to 1. Grand sale today at Vast Cloak Parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatruanne
Holiday sale offers piano or organ on easy terms
What We Have Done. We can help you with a holiday sale offering a piano or organ at price and flexible terms. Visit Hamilton at Fifth Avenue to see the selection and place orders, including coats for boys and elegant gifts for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suovios
Tiamilton
Fifth Avenue
Hardy Jewelers Founder Sails to New York for Discoveries
Mr. Hardy of Hardy and Hayes travels to New York seeking Christus novelties unseen by his prior visits. If he finds any item that 7 does not possess, a surprise may follow. James H. Aiken & Co. showcases all novelties in men s neckwear at 100 Fifth Avenue. De Witt s Little Early Risers touted as best for constipation and upset stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hardy
Hardy & Hayes
Smithfield Street
New York
Hoda
Christus
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Avenue
de Witt
German Wine Grower Arrested Over Pass to Customer in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh a German wine grower, Joseph Bruening, returning from Germany, faced fines for failing to meet Revenue Laws after a customs search on arrival revealed a present bag. Anton Voight, a Mainz producer, carried five diamond lockets valued at $2,000, found by inspectors, leading to $10,000 bail, doubled duties, and a costly legal encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bruening
Fifth, Avenue
Germany
Havel
Anton Voight
Mainz
August Busch
Anheuser- Busch Brewing Company
St. Louis
Brown
Donohue
Mr. Voight
Sam
United States
Mercy Hospital Sisters Seek Help For Thanksgiving Dinner
The Sisters of Mercy at Mercy Hospital appeal to the public for donations to fund the annual Thanksgiving dinner for patients. With wards full and substantial needs, turkeys chickens meats celery fruits jellies and other eatables are welcome at the hospital on Stevenson Street through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of Mercy
The
Mercy Hospital
Stevenson Street
Marcy
Value in Solid Weaves and Chevrons for Ladies
Advertises children’s spuns and 50 inch ladies cloths with chevrons diagonals neat stripes bright plaids and fancy mixtures priced at 25 to 50 cents. Notes sections for misses and extra value in solid weaves and 50 inch ladies cloths.
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Kline
Hinde
Hofman
Cooper
Breoke
Pemickeye
Stremu
Jong
Beere
Munhall
Montgomery Street
Pinkertons
McKennan
Ent
A Dispatch
City Hall
Allegheny Municipal
Elliot
Superintendent Baker
Wanderer
New Richmond
de. B. M. Hanna
Penn Street
Co. L. Magee
the Marshalsea OF America
Progressive
Hamilton
P.c. C.C
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Bromo-Seltzer
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Law Blank Publishers
Grant St
Sixth Av
Biber & Easton
Hoand
N. B
WHS
Penn Ave
Tieto
Mikes
Dent’s
Fowne’s
Perrin’s
Fisk, Clark & Frngg
JOS. Horne & CO
Brussels
Lowell
Bigelow
Hartford
Edward
Groetzinger
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