Not Guilty Verdict in Second Trial for James Neff
Judge McIlvaine charged the jury in the James Neff case for complicity in the William McCausland murder. After three hours they returned a verdict of not guilty, Neff smiling as he received congratulations in the courtroom. The crime occurred in Greene County in September. Neff had previously been found guilty with three others, but a new trial moved to this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McIlvaine
James Neil
William McCausland
Greene County
Neff
Horrible accident at Bellefonte coal quarry kills three men
November 29 Bellefonte reports a terrible collapse at a slate quarry drill team of Frank Gallagher Joseph Mayes and James Noon buried under slate. Mayes and Gallagher died instantly. Noon injured. Quarry owned by A J Morris Tyrone. Cause blamed on heavy rains and sudden frost loosening overhang. Gallagher 38 leaves widow four children and mother 90. Mayes 35 leaves widow and five children. Noon about 26.
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Bellefoste
Noon
A. J. Morris
Tyrone
Sisie
Frank Gallagher
Howard, Pa
Joseph Mares
Holt’s Hollows
Boggs Township
This County
James Noon
Fingle
Miner killed by hoisting cage at Conyngham shaft
Joseph Werry aged 27, a miner at the Conyngham shaft, died after the elevator platform started as he stepped on. The cage struck his chin and crushed his head and chest as he fell about 16 feet, dying moments later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbaere
Joseph Werry
Conyngham
Joe
Murdered His Son in Quarrel Over Property
Special telegram from Fayette Orry reports Isaac Stimel aged 74 and his son Andrew 27 quarreling over property. The father cut the son with a butcher knife wounding the abdomen and bowel. Dr Gordon sewed the wounds and the son remains alive but the doctor says he will die. the elder Stimel is still at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette Orry
Isaac Stimel
Andrew
Gordon
Forty Tramps Feast on Thanksgiving Debauch
Norristown police raided an abandoned Lowe furnace where about 40 tramps gathered for Thanksgiving revelry. Approximately 30 fled into the Schuylkill and onto coal trains while the rest lay drunk after consuming beer and rum seized earlier. Some entered a private home to steal dinner provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nooeers
Ownn
Norristown
Lowe Furnace
Schuylkill
Remarkable calf resembles goose with no eyes in Milton Grove
A Milton Grove cow belonging to John E Brandt gave birth to a calf that strongly resembles a goose in legs and general shape while remaining a calf in other aspects and lacking eyes. The creature is described as a freak with a striking appearance and ominous fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
John E. Brandt
Milton Grove
Coal Miners Idle As River Miners Demand End
Miners and operators remain content to remain idle with little chance of settlement before spring. Large operators cite market limits and a three month coal stock, while ten mines across two pools continue paying higher rates. A miners meeting in Pittsburg district is planned, and shipments to take points show a year of reduced coal movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muohall Bros
Pittsburg
Mansfield S. A
Levy Prominent Cornetist Leads Old City Hall Concert
M s ieur Levy Saye Ho is billed with Mies Lietle Wil Sing and Miss Barry replacing Ross Linde at Old City Hall. Levy faces fanfare and possible legal worries after a tense letter from Mr Wright, Linde’s fiancé, prompts caution. Linde is due to sing tonight, with an ovation planned and flowers for the performer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'sieur Levy
Saye Ho
Mies Lietle
M'sieur Jules Levy
Old City Hall
Little Washington
Patcu
Union
S Hotel
Barry
Ross Linde
Schaarschmidt
Wright
Gore
Miss Linde
Bo'clock
Uesne
Siegremina
Mio Fernando
Larceny Case and Assault Reported in Oakland
Joseph Kennedy informs Magistrate Hyndman that William Meyers and John Meyers allegedly stole a gold watch. Officer Wachter later captured them. bail set at 500 each, but the prosecutor’s absence postponed. Sallie George jailed on assault charge after Patience Rose’s complaint with 300 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josph Kennedy
Boguet Street
Oakland
Hyndman
William
John Meyers
Wachter
Scotland
Patience] Rose
Washington Street
Richards
Sallie George
Sallie
Mrs Hibbard Resting Easier After Hospital Admission
Mrs. George Hibbard, featured in Tam Disparon yesterday, rests more comfortably at St Francis Hospital. Doctors report progress in her recovery and note patient spirits improving during treatment at the medical facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard
George Hibbard
St. Francis’ Hospital
Little Ape
Physicians of Recovery
Bargain day offers from PCC and various merchants
Advertisers battle imitation strategy with 1000 overcoats priced at 12 dollars and multiple low price goods. Claims of 20 to 84 dollar overcoats elsewhere. Mentions Kaufmanns and other local shops offering half price textiles and misc items. Includes travel related lodging and a new Brecht Harte story notice in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.C.C. C
Vers
Castors
Gompers and McGuire Rally on Eight-Hour Move
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor and P J McGuire secretary addressed a large Wheeling meeting on the eight hour movement. Gompers then went to Richmond and McGuire proceeded toward Keag ta Sey to speak tonight on the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
P. J. McGuire
Wheeling
Gompers
Richmond
Mr. McGuire
Keag Ta Sey
Coke Workers Strike at Youngstown Plant Over Overtime
J. M. Schoonmaker Coke Company's Youngstown works face a strike after workers refuse to return to work post four o'clock. The cokers' union leader upheld the pact and ordered a return, but the men stayed out. The rest of the text spotlights an author and detective fiction, noting a glamorous American woman detective and her instantaneous camera stories in a New York publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Schoonmaker Coke Company
Youngstown
Herfoot
Cokers’ Organization
New York Family Story
The Galley Slave by F S Bassett Preview
Tomorrow's Dispatch features The Galley Slave by F S Bassett. The tale depicts the brutal fate of men forced to labor at the oar and wheel in ancient galleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F S. Bassett
Tomorrow
Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday in Pittsburgh Area
Multiple entries announce marriages and deaths across Allegheny and Sewickley areas. Notables include Mullin-Lardner at St Mary’s Church Pittsburgh and Kelley in New York. funerals for Patrick Kelley and Mollie Ruddick, plus obituaries for Amaes Taylor and George Wickline. services scheduled at First Presbyterian and Christ Episcopal churches with private interments and forthcoming notices.
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Kelley
New York
James KeLury
First Street
Pittsburg
Denver
Col
Mabl
Fred
Maggie Mahl
Parenta
Lake Treet
Allegheny
McMaehon
Anste
John John
Mary Jokiakor
We Sarenin
Liberty Street
Saturdat
Patterson
Hhis
Sewickley
Robert Patterson
First Presbyterian Church
Wood Street
Pitsaburg
Monpaur
Ruddick
Charlies P
Mollie
You B
Mary Ru
Ridge Avenue
Mary C
Seennee
Chestnut Street
Midnete Eeeber
K Lodge
Wood Lodge
Diketreet
Glenwood
Wicekline
George Wickline
George
Mary Meister Wickline
Hin
Beaver Avenue
Wellsville
Pueblo
Overcoats for Boys and Children at Bargain Prices
Local shops advertise heavy Cassimere and plaid overcoats for children and boys in multiple styles. Prices range from $1 to $8 with selections including double breasted Cape and Sack overcoats, Ulsters, Kersey, and Beavers fabrics sold citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicavanrean and Beavers
Magico Co
Kersey
Winter Caps and Shoes Now Offered at Low Prices
Winter men’s French coney caps priced 74 89 and 88 cents with capsellers asking 87 cents in a sale. Men’s genuine seal turbans 2 49 to 4 39, Scotch wool windsors, corduroy sues, and plaid cassimeres offered at low rates. Boys and children winter cap and school shoes plus Misses shoes from 1. Youths dress shoes 1 25, men’s dress shoes, ladies Dongola button shoes 1 48. Ladies warm specs 0 60, velvet slippers 1 00.
Varied Men’s and Children’s Clothing and Accessories Sale
Advertises low prices on shirts drawers and underwear in wool and silk, including plain colors, fancy stripes, and hygienic wool garments. Also lists overshirts mittens gloves fur items, jackets, travel umbrellas, and cashmere mufflers with marked discounts across men and children sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beedarsey
Ildren
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Hoe
Aztoora
Charles Cheller
Middle Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bellwood
Ohio
St. Petersburg
John Smith
Breenan
Jan
Lester English
Baumwannes
Kaufmanns
Indies
Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Hamilton
Mer’s Silk Mofis
James Arka & & Co
Fifth Ave
Kaufmann
Saultirium
Green Spring
America
Invalidus
Plessant
W.C. Westos
Bret Harte
Burnt Ridge
To Sparrow
COKE
Berldonos North Fayette
Mullin—Lardner
St. Mary of Mercy'’s Church
M. Sheedy
MuLupr
Wron Saxoner
Zuttarilla
Niyomhet
Uttarilla
Aopen Renecal
Virgin Alley
Bunpary
Western Insurance CO
John A Tages Ebon
Fer Rrs
WM. P. Herbert
Assera
Insurance Co
North America
Debe
Looker's Cocoa
James, Cockhart
Allegheny, Ba
Beecham
Bo A
Bex
Farmar
Priestly
McClintock
Peabour
Boston
Nottingham
Madras
Portieres
Chnacher Alle
Fifth Avenue
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Silver Novelties
N. LS
Proton
Erten
Ocd
Levis
Fifth Na
Smithfield
Nodelay
Horne & Ward
Nodd
H. H. Durbin & CO
Danzigher
Pee Avenue
Doulton & Adderly
Danzigehr’s
Aps
Wales
Meltons
Gusky
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