Englishman held on charges of aggravated assault after brutal marriage motive
Fred Stevens a young English railman held at the Fourteenth ward station facing aggravated assault and battery charges. He married Mrs Annie Stevens to seize her Chartiers real estate valued at about twenty thousand dollars. He allegedly beat her, forced her to sign over property, threatened murder, and hid valuables while she sought help. Police captured him on Goquet Street after a confrontation with Mrs Springer who fled to the station. The case awaits Magistrate Hyndman’s morning hearing.
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Fred
Stevens
Fourteenth Ward
Ireland
Pittsburg
Walsh
Washington Street
Michael Walsh
Chartiers
Bean
Heart
J.C. Tick
Loase No. 22
de Soto
Oakland
Anti-Cruelty Society
New York
Tjulr
Lody
Continent
Italy
Annie Springer
Washington
Mrs Springer
Stevens Erage
Mrs. Springer
Stevek
Sterck
Goquet Street
Hyndman
Weir
Flo
de Soto Street
England
Homewood
Watson Named Possible Interim Supreme Court Candidate
Allegheny lawyers debate who may fill the late Judge Clark’s seat with Governor Pattison appointing an interim successor. J T Watson is viewed as a likely choice, though he declines comment, while Judge Baer of Somerset and lawyer George Baer of Reading emerge as other favored contenders in a crowded field.
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Clark
Allegheny County
J. T. Watson
Pattison
T. Watson
Mattison
Mr. Watson
Pennsylvania
Watson
Cleveland
Court House
D. T. Watson
Itea
Judge Baer
Somerset County
George Baer
Reading
Hensel
FAR REACHING DEAL TIES DUQUESNE AND PITTSBURG TRACTION
After a city conference between Duquesne and Pittsburg traction magnates President Maree announced arrangements to improve transit and restore 5 cent fares on the Fifth Avenue line next Tuesday. Rails were begun to connect a Duquesne branch with Fifth and Shady avenues, shortening service to Wilkinsburg while East Liberty trips remain via the current Duquesne line. Officials offered few details but hinted at passenger transfers between lines once formalized.
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Failway
Duquesne
Pittsburg
Maree
Duquesne Company
Fifth Avenue
Fifth and
Shady Avenues
Denniston Avenue
Wilkinsburg
Dunquesne
Wilkinsboro
East Liberty
C. L. Magee
Tribute to Chief Justice Tronkey by A H Logan
A H Logan recalls Chief Justice Tronkey as an ideal, amiable yet firm lawyer and jurist. He notes Tronkey’s liquor-case diligence and recalls a Franklin court moment where a woman protested justice. Tronkey increases fines with calm resolve.
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Tronkey
A. H. Logan
Franklin
Trunkey Suarely
Franklin Justice
Bullets in His Head and a Deceived Love Tale
Michael G. Fasani, pastry cook at the Duquesne Hotel, killed himself with a 32 caliber revolver after writing a goodbye letter to his wife and child Mary. The letter blamed V. Millaina for his distress while noting mistrust at the hotel. An inquest was scheduled. Fasani had briefly partnered with Millaina in a fruit and ice cream business before returning to hotel work.
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Michael G. Fasani
Duquesne Hotel
Mary Goodby
V. Millaina
Fasani
Wylie Avenue
Mia Fasani
Dr. Shaw
Dauesne
Millaina
Witherow
Duquesne
Architects Push Plans for Pittsburg Carnegie Library
Architects press to have their designs adopted for the Pittsburg Carnegie Library. Commission members say influence cannot override the best design, and brick structures and tall towers are unlikely to win.
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Carnegie Library
Pittsburg Carnegie Library
Library Commission
Carnegie
Minister Installed at Wilkinsburg Reformed Church
Rev. R. C. Wylie was installed as pastor of the Wilkinsburg Reformed Presbyterian Church succeeding Rev. John R. Burnett. Dignitaries spoke including W. P. Johnson of Geneva College and Rev. J. A. Wylie. Wylie arrives from Ray Indiana and will reside on Woss Street until spring when a new parish house is planned to replace the 1843 church building.
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K. C. Wylie
John R. Burnett
Reformed Presbyterian Church of
Wilkinsburg
J. W. Sproul
W. P. Johnson
D. D
Geneva College
J. A. Wylie
New Gallilee
R. C. Wylie
Ray
Ind
Woss Street
South Street
Reformed Presbyterian
Burglary Suspects to Face Hearing in City Court
Benjamin Strauss and Charles Ford were charged by Magistrate Gripp after patrol officers nabbed them Tuesday night near Kinzer and Son on Smithfield street while trying to break in. They are suspected in a recent Smit's pawn shop robbery and a break-in at Fairbanks and Co. on Wood street. Ford admitted entering Fairbanks Co. but denied the Smit robbery. police doubt that claim. Both are jailed awaiting a hearing tomorrow.
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Gripp
Benjamin Strauss
Charles Ford
Yeager
Kinzer & Son
Smithfield Street
Smit
Fairbanks & Co
Wood Street
McTirhe
Ford
Plans for Carnegie Library exhibition delayed
James B. Scott announced that the exhibition of Carnegie Library plans would not be open today but could be inspected tomorrow and Saturday. The remark came in response to inquiries about viewing the plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Scott
Carnegie Library
Not an Epidemic Yet Diphtheria Lists Pile Up in City
There are many fever and diphtheria cases reported but no rapid spread. Officials note 361 contagious cases this period with 40 deaths, mainly from diphtheria, and seven new diphtheria cases on Tuesday. City sewerage praised as lowering infectious deaths, with oldest wards showing fewer cases.
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Oakland
Hazelwood
la Grippe
J. Guy McCausless
The
Health Bureau
Old City
Day in the Hotels Offers Extra Fare and Free Lunch
Hotels announce an extra bill of fare for the day with free lunch in the Duquesne barroom by Mr. Witherow. Roast pigs and turkey headline menus at several houses while regular menus return for dinner. Monongahela and Mon hotel groups plan special menus. travel remains heavy after a big New York football game.
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Duquesne
Witherow
Ed. Bean
Anderson
Captain Melkinnie
Seventh Avenue
Central
St. Charles
New York
Ohio Democrat Carlile Reports on Ohio Senatorial Race
Al Carlile, an Ohio Democrat, arrived from Columbus amid the Senatorial struggle. He says Brice’s victory came from well handled forces and legitimate expenses, predicts Sherman will win but Foraker backers are confident, and criticizes outside pressure and talk of unseating. He notes Blaine and Alger may aid later and cites Governor Campbell’s easygoing stance.
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al. Carlile
City
Columbus
Brice
Lima
Carlile
Sherman
Foraker
Blaine
Alger
Reepublicans
Ohio
Campbell
Holiday sale on overcoats and suits at Pittsburg Combination
A morning holiday sale at Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company offers overcoats and suits at drastic prices. Featured items include mens overcoats from $12 to $15 and boys capes and suits from $3 to $3.50, with discounts on top coats, kersey and melton fabrics, and chinchilla garments. Corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
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Melton
Pp CG Cgc
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
Musical gifts at Hamilton's Pittsburgh on Fifth Avenue
Promotes Hamilton's piano and organ sales with prices from 200 to 600 dollars for pianos and 45 to 200 for organs. Highlights Swiss music boxes from 1 to 3 and a range of instruments, urges visit or letter to Mr. Hamilton for terms. Notes courteous service and railroad fare offers for out of town buyers. Location: Hamilton Building, 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburg.
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Hamilton’s
Fifth Avenue
Hamilto'n
Hamilton's
Mr. Hamilton
Hamilton
Hamilton Building
Firth Avenue
Pittsburg
Thanksgiving events flood city with faith and parades
The city observes a day of thanks with church services, parades, and many charitable efforts. Turner Hall is to be dedicated, and a German American celebration in Carnegie Hall features speeches by Gourley and others. The Department of Charities reports hundreds sought aid and some were given funds, shoes, and coal.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie Hall
Gourley
George Elphinstone
Paul Rohrbacher
Pick
Turner Hall
Lower Allegheny
Turner Societies
Roselia Foundling Asylum
Cliff Street
Charles Donnelly
Department of Charities
Elliott
Turkey
Hoffman
Grand Christmas Reception Opens Tomorrow Morning
To-morrow morning the grand Christmas Reception begins with the grandest display of Hortmpary Novelties. Don’t delay coming. purchases can be set aside until needed and stocks remain unbroken for selections.
Inventory of Small Luxury Goods From A Historic Store Aisle
A fragment lists items such as hair brushes hat brushes combs mirrors whisk brooms cologne bottles powder bottles perfume bottles penknives card cases vinaigrettes cloth brushes velvet brushes match boxes. The plain catalog hints at a mid centuries shop display of personal accessories and grooming wares.
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Peirce
Brutal Rush
Ones
Supreme Fench
Juigse Baer
Dispatch
Federal ST
Allegheny
Figeting
RE. C. Wylie
Holiday Presents
Disratun
Examiner Hoffman
Cigeling
Mr. Hoffman
Brown
New Grant Street
Forty-third Street
Westminster
Oakland Presbyterian
Allentown
Seventh United Presbyterian
Grace Reformed Presbyterian
Knoxville
Second Methodist Protestant
Denny
John Wesley
Butler Street
St. Peter's
Trinity Episcopal
Oakland Baptist
Central Christian
Third Presbyterian
Shadyside
Bellefield
Oakland Methodist
L N. Eaton
George Shaffer
W. 8. Eeden
Smithfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Bingham Street M. E
Green Street Baptist Church
Unitarian Hall
J. L. Andrews
Second Presbyterian Church
Penn Avenue
Seventh Street
Weeden
J. Sharp McDonald
Everett
Sleeth
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Herron Avenue
Sixth United Presbyterian Church
Collins Avenue
East End
R. M. Russell
First Primitive Methodist Church
Holmes Street
Eighteenth Ward
Unitarian Church
Ross and
St. John Northampton
North Avenue
Arch Street
J. T. Satchell
Biber & Easton
Will
Express
Newmarkets
Inverness
Gloria
Hartford
Lowell
Bigelow
Brussels
Axminsters
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
U.and
Ulrich & Spencer
nodl-Tra
Rte. W. V. Dermitt & CO
Grant Strees
Trasn
J . C. Bartle
Wood Streas
Pittbute
JOS. Horne & CO
Jets
Ladies and Gentlemen’s
Paragon