Murderer or mischance Major Joe Stewart’s umbrella blow
New York November 20 Major Joe Stewart of New York faces grave questions after an umbrella strike on Oct 18 allegedly caused lunging man Martin Flynn’s eye injury and subsequent death. Stewart described defending his wife from insults, saying he struck only with his umbrella and did not intend fatal harm. Public attention centers on the Southern gentleman’s role and the unidentified assailant who later died.
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Dealer Surrenders Over Martin Flynn Stab Incident
Siegfried May, wholesale liquor dealer, surrendered to New York police claiming he stabbed Martin J. Flynn in the eye with an umbrella on upper Broadway in late October. The case to Coroner for action, May claiming self defense and the eye wound an accidental result. Bail set at $500 with parole to his counsel until tomorrow.
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New York
Siegfried May
First Avenue
Martin J. Flynn
Upper Broadway
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Handsome stable addition planned by Wainwright and Co
Wainwright of the Winterton brewery announces a new gothic stable annex near Lawrenceville. The $30,000 structure will be a stylish two story block with modern conveniences and space for 66 horses.
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Winterton Brewery
Lawrenceville
Drunken Woman Seeks Temporary Lockup in Mayor’s Office
A well dressed woman, visibly intoxicated, entered the Allegheny Mayor’s office last evening and asked to be locked up to avoid going home in that condition. She was placed in a cell and later identified as Matilda Brown, though the report is garbled.
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Matilds Brown
Fire danger on unpaved East End streets
Assistant Fire Chief William Coates reports that eastern Penn avenue and other unpaved streets are mud blocked, hindering fire engines and risking total losses. The condition affects Mt. Washington and East End districts, with engines unable to reach fires unless streets are paved. Superintendent Evans urges immediate street paving as the remedy.
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Thirty-first Ward
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Oil drilling heats Chartiers creek area prospects
Report shows oil field near Chartiers creek drawing attention as locals push for continued drilling. The Davis well still yields about 35 barrels per hour with rare pipe issues. a new tank stops losses from a broken pump. Campbell pays 125 an acre for 10 acres on Johnston farm. Duff City field remains active though quiet.
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B. B. Campbell
Henry Johnston
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Ing
Duff City
Sewickley
Explorer Ward Lectures Set At Lafayette Hall
The Pittsburg Press Club presents Herbert Ward the African explorer at Lafayette Hall tomorrow evening. Attendees will gain insights from Ward on journeys among African tribes and compare efforts by Stanley and Baker to uncover Dark Continent secrets. The lecture promises strong local interest for Pittsburgers. The second item reports Amanda Misbaugh eloping with her cousin Oswald Misbaugh after a family dispute ending in a Justice Court wrangle. Gretna Green remains unnamed destination.
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Pittsburg
Amanda Misbaugh
West Bellevue
Oswald Misbaugh
Gretna Green
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Proves Cure for Indigestion
Testimonial from Mrs. Joseph Lake of Brockway Centre Michigan endorses Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the best cure for indigestion and liver complaint. She suffered years of agony, struggled with diverse foods, and after months of using the remedy, regained her health and vitality.
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McKeesport Postmaster Race Draws Prominent Republicans
McKeesport post office fight heats up with many candidates named including Captain Joe Stone Captain W E Thompson W E Harrison Robert Smiley E Patterson and J A Wellinger Rumors say a persimmon sting spurs activity as backers hustle amid local sales notices and funeral notices appear in the same issue.
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Men's Wear Items Wholesale Sale Card
Men's Scotch Wool Windsors lined 44c each. Men's Corduroy Windsors 44c. Men's plaid Cassimeres 34c. Boys' Plush Caps with Astrachan band 210 each.
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