Two to a Quarrel by the Duchess
In a glittering society fable, Lady Flora and Sir Frederic Blount’s ideal marriage collapses after a trifling quarrel. Secrets surface as Flora suspects infidelity while Maria and Violet speculate, leading to a dramatic Christmas confrontation in Gloucestershire and a tense reconciliation hinted on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Travers
Frederick Blount
Sir Frederic
Belgravia
Lady Flora
Arcadia
Vanity Fair
Lady Blount
Frederic
Gloucestershire
Firs
Flora
Mrs. Wylde
Lady Maria
Eehiug
Blounts
See
Ladlees
Orier
Maria
Frederic Blount
Blount
Eman
Armstrons Monument Dedication Plans and Resistors Named
Arrangement for the Armstrong Monument dedication on Thanksgiving Day progresses with the platform contract awarded to Donerty Bros. for a 200 seat area. Captain W P Herbert announces staff appointments including Colonel T J Hudson and a long list of aides, with other marshal staffs to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Amalgamated Association
Donerty Bros
W. P. Herbert
T. J. Hudson
Befmae Baga
Robert Monroe
Wm. T. Bradbury
W. J. Glenn
C. Barr
J. T. McCoy
J. H. Hopkins
J. RE. Hoover
W. H. Davis
W. C. Connelly
J. N. Hazlett
J. B. Larkin
É. W. Ewart
C. M. Green
J. H. Green
John Hancock
H. C. Griffin
Wm. Eberly
Wm. Lowery
A. 45. McCandless
W. H. Graham
A. J. Logan
Jupiter Pluvius Turns Loose Floods In River Trade
The heavy rains have filled the coal rivers with water but rivermen expect no serious trouble. Mountain flows have stayed steady and drained quickly. If snow or longer rain had persisted, a bigger flood might have occurred. Freight toward lower river points moves, but costs and river business remain at a standstill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivermen
Cos
Couple Arrested on Liquor License Charges in Spring Alley
Cornelius Timothy and his wife Florence were arrested on warrants sworn by Mary Holt before Alderman Masters for selling liquor without a license in Spring alley near Seventeenth street. Florence Timothy was also charged with assault. The couple, with two or three young children, were held in the Alderman's office as friends rallied for 1500 dollars bail which was not posted, and they were committed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Timothy
Florence
Mo- Masters
Mary Holt
Spring Alley
Seventeenth Street
Timothy
Colored overcoat thief spied by garment owner
William Pendleton, colored, was arrested on Wylie avenue by Officer Kramer yesterday afternoon for the larceny of an overcoat. Pendleton had worked as a waiter at Freemason's Hall during the week while the Scottian Rite initiations were in progress. a street jeweler later spotted Pendleton wearing the missing coat, confirming the theft report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pendleton
Wylie Avenue
Kramer
Pendleton
Freemason’s Hall
Oancesee
Midfield Street
Smith Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
The jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree against William H. Smith for the killing of his wife. Judge White praised the jury and noted possible executive clemency considerations may be discussed. The case sparked local interest and speculation on potential commutation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Smith
Smith
White
Beaver
Laura Bailey Leavants Charged in May Sullivan Case
Laura Bailey Leavants and Floronce Donaldson faced trial on charges of keeping May Sullivan for improper purposes. Bailey failed to appear, bail of 1000 dollars was forfeited, and an attachment issued. Donaldson pleaded guilty but both remain to be tried amid uncertain outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bailey
Floronce Donaldson
May Sullivan
Scottdale
Abe
Criminal Court Sessions Hear Aggravated Assault Cases
The jury hears Jeff Ditman on oath of Grant Geiger for aggravated assault and battery and malicious mischief. E Rudolph and R Rudolph fined six cents and costs for pointing firearms at Martin Durkin. Michael Cahill acquitted on assault and battery. F Koehne convicted for disturbing neighbors at night. John McConville convicted of a quer without a license on oath of Constable Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Ditman
Grant Geiger
E. Rudolph
Robert Rudolph
Martin Durkin
Michael Cahill
Quinn
F. Koehne
Heineman
John McConville
Fourteenth Ward
Jones
Debtor Barred From Estate Administration
A court ruling disallowed James T. Grimes from serving as administrator of the estate of Michael Wehrman of the Southside after evidence showed the only living relative, a cousin, was in debt to the deceased. The initial letters of administration to Grimes were revoked following a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Michael Weherman
Southside
James T. Grimes
Wehrman
Grimes
Roan
Ebrman
Ter Conner
Iron City Bank Wins Case Against Martha J McCord
The Iron City National Bank secured a verdict of 3110 against Martha J McCord in a suit over a failed payment on an order from Dollar Savings Bank. The case involved a contractor, payment stoppage, and a filed mechanic’s lien against her property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City National Bank
Mra
Martha J. McCord
Dollar Savings Bank
Ves Quinn
Ary
Tetnuae
Iron City Bank
Sawmill Run Dam Case Cleared as Nuisance
In Criminal Court yesterday J. W. Friend and Theodore Wood were found not guilty of maintaining a nuisance by the Sawmill Run dam but ordered to pay costs. The verdict does not require dam removal, leaving residents of the West End with possible civil suits for damages caused by the dam.
Suburban Areas to Get Lighting Firms in Sewickley Region
A charter was filed in the Recorder's office yesterday for the Sewickley Electric Company serving Sewickley Osborne and Edgeworth. Directors include D and J M Reed and C Wolfe. Capital stock listed at 900 dollars, divided into ten shares of 50 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's
Hewickley Electric Company
Ara D
J. M. Reet
C. Wolfe
Edgeworth Electric
Legal Busybodies Do Trials and Verdicts Cast Wide
Today's Criminal Court docket lists Commonwealth vs J A Armstrong Pat Norton Julius Schaffer Frank Demolia. Landlord suit Robert Reloeman v John Koch ends with verdict for $3634. Several cases verdicts for plaintiffs include Hartisy Rea executors v George White lien claim and mechanics’ liens worth multiple sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Commonwealth Vn
J. A. Armstrong
Pat Norton
Julius Schaffer
Frank Demolia
Robert T. Reloeman
Jotn Koch
Albert L. Scott
Imperial Safe Insurance Company
Evans Broa
John Haworth
Friel
Replevin
Grance H. Creese
Hartisy
William Rea
George White
Mra
Mamie Hartman
Peter Hartman
Lone Takers at The Suit of Mary Brown Versus Pittsburgh Traction
The case of Mary Brown against the Pittsburgh Traction Company was tried before a jury. The plaintiff alleged damages and claims related to injuries and negligence in the transportation case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E Moore
Henry Murphy
Rickyard
B. J. Smail
George Neville
Donlap Wynn
Act Mechanics
Gatharine Byers
Mary Moser
William H. Hays
Constable Heiner
Mary 1. Brown
Pitteburg Traction
Washington Lodge Installs Officers At Aulenbacher Hall
Washington Lodge No. 2 A P A held a regular meeting at Aulenbacher's Hall on Eighteenth Street and installed officers led by RM G M John Wilson with W D M Louie De oe and others. After installation the Grand Lodge ceremony featured an ice cream supper and a concert by the German Cornet Band. A P A defense of public schools followed by addresses from the P W G M.
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Washington Lodge
Aulenbacher
Eighteenth Street
RM G. M
John Wilson
John B. Todt
Louie de Oe
Cary Becker
Philip Eke Ohn Bercher
Col
Scie
Fred Steinecke
Chapin
BR. Anderson
Tyler
Chas. Reed
Harry Winters
Grand Ledge
Shere Wiee Sane
Baeees
Luther
Giow
Joshaa
Canoe Adolphus
Teutonic
Councilman Carr Proposes Free Bridges Plan
Councilman Carr of the Twenty-seventh ward will seek a special election for February to authorize issuance of bonds totaling one million dollars to purchase or build a bridge across the Monongahela River. He argues the plan is feasible and would pave the way for additional bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Monongahela River
Out of the Bruins Watch and Ring Recovered After Fire
Mrs. Garland's Maple Avenue residence in Allentown burned Wednesday evening due to a defective flue. The building and contents were ruined but she recovered a gold watch and a wedding ring amid the ashes. Mr. Garland threatens action against the city over insufficient water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Garland
Maple Avenue
Allentown
Thanksgiving union services at Southside churches
A joint Thanksgiving service will be held at the Southside Presbyterian Church with Walton M E Southside Presbyterian Ninth U P and Union Baptist and other churches uniting to observe the day at 11 o clock. Rev B R Wilbara will deliver the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Presbyterian
Walton M. E
Ninth U. P
Union Baptist
Ea A
Slock
BR Wilbara
Look Out for the Gan Fire at Hobmeyer Home
A Sunday fire was discovered in the Hobmeyer residence as the family prepared to move to the third story. The wooden mantel caught from the grate and was extinguished with little damage. Local warnings say such fires are liable to occur in many houses.
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Flora
Mar Vell
Maria
Lady Maria
Dian
Gloucester
A. Hobmeyer
Grand Army fair closes with crowded Salisbury Hall show
The final event of the Grand Army fair drew a packed audience to Salisbury's Hall last night. The program featured a stage spectacle and music from local vocalists, ending the series of entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Montana Legislature Faces Crisis as Breakaway Bodies Form
Helena November 22 The Montana Legislature meets at noon tomorrow as both parties hold caucuses. Rumors say dual House bodies may form with locks on doors and watchmen at halls. Members from Bow County and other areas are discussed, with talks of compromise or fighting to end the stalemate.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Estea
Bow County
Local Saloons Move to Petition Courts on License Question
A movement among saloonkeepers seeks a court review of license eligibility at the earliest possible date. Activity increases as several men already join bond efforts to pursue expected sale arrangements and license consideration.
Bustos Troubles Aired as Hull Faces Alderman
Mrs. Hepler accuses Hull of fraud in money appropriation and altering partnership books. Hull, alleged as business partner of her deceased husband, faces charges before Alderman MacMasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. Hull
MacMasters
Jesuie Hepler
Hepler
Hull
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Molly Bawn
Richmond
Mrs. Fane
Violet
Mrs. Wride
Sir Frederica
Lady Maris
Ee Hee
Despards
Bee
Fes
Heaven
Fiora
Mia Wylde
Fon
Uttte
Ioan Bae
Italy
Cela
Erie
Solar System
Escor
Harfle
Payne
Lady Marian
Ehet
Durance
Presen
Filo
Lady Mari
Servan
Eho
Tabby
Ara
Sirrederic
Aiea
Usfual
Pierrepoint
Freddy
Fredeeric Blount
Jupiter Pluvius
MR. Smith
Prench
Laura Bailey Levants
Mra. McCord
Thee
Sewickley, Osborne and
Edgeworth
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