Coat Stolen From Passenger at Lake Erie Depot
C. L. Melvin, a passenger, reported his overcoat stolen from a bench in the waiting room of the Lake Erie depot last night. He left his coat and an old worn umbrella briefly, and on returning found only the umbrella untouched. Melvin refused police filing, saying he would lose more money than the coat was worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shoger
Pat Dean
Charles Cella
Bedford Avenue
Allegheny Peel
Teath Street
P. D. Casey and
Adler, Roedelheim & Co
W. Joyce
Try Street
Old Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Star McAleese
Charlie O'Donnell
No. 15
Bigh Street
Charlie
C. L. Melvin
Lake Erie
Melvin
Overcoats Stolen From Smithfield Street Store
Sneak thieves stole 18 overcoats from J. Fink & Bros at No 712 Smithfield Street after hours. A firm member glimpsed a man carrying a load and fleeing. Police found 15 overcoats later in the yard of Oak Alley Reformed Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fink & Bros
Smithfield Street
Oak Alley Reformed Presbyterian Church
Accident at Carson Street injures young girl
A small girl was slightly hurt when a collision occurred near the Clinton Bolling Mill opposite a park or gas works on Carson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Street
Clinton Bolling Mill
Westinghouse Appeals on Lamp Patent Decision
Westinghouse leaders say the ruling leaves the company in its previous position and can not hurt production of incandescent lamps. They stress multiple patents, ongoing royalties from Thomson-Houston, and potential gains if the Supreme Court reverses the decision. Stock circles note muted excitement despite the adverse ruling and suggest a quick recovery via demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Westinghouse, Jr
The
Westinghouse Electric Company
Justice Bradley
Westinghouse Company
Supreme Court
Aol Gabe
Oets Teueee
Ablic
Eease
Thomson-Houston Electric Company
Edison Company
Edison
Wihouse Electric Company
Pee Cee Ee
A. T. Rowland
Sim
United States Supreme Court
Eee
Westinghouse
Long
George B. Hill
Davis Island Dam Repairs Underway After Gate Breakage
The Davis Island dam requires repair after a gate axle broke. A diver in armor works at the bottom to install a new gate axle, replacing a three inch shaft with a six inch one. Completion aims to keep normal navigation open. a flood could worsen the issue. The dam is deemed a great but difficult institution to manage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Island
Hither and Thither and Local Notables
Long column of society notes and travel recalls from Pittsburg area. Highlights include Moon township resident William A Springer, recovering from a July leg fracture after a hayload accident, visiting the city on crutches. Several local residents report trips to Dallas, Ohio, Maine coast, and Colorado, with remarks on politics, industry, and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Springer
Moon Township
Pittsburg
Mr. T
Seliaeh
Springer
United States
W. H. Winslow
Penn Avenue
Bert
John
F. E. Richardson
Sewickley
J. D
Henry B. Pa
Brice
John R. McLean
Senate
A. H. Kerr
W. A. Phillips
C. V. Krogh
Will Krogh
Neville Island
Dallas
Tex
Judge Fetterman
Colorado
Carnegie
Man Sees Same Sight With Both Eyes
MasTaE Jonx Cohen of 98 Forbes Street now sees with both eyes at once. Previously one eye focused on business while the other watched over his shoulder. The matter was addressed by Dr. aS Sane ae Penn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mastae Jonx Cohen
Forbes St
Ae Penn
Knights En Route to Washington for Triennial Conclave
Pennsylvania's 45000 Knights Templar prepare for the Washington triennial conclave next week led by Pittsburg Commandery No.1 escorting Grand Commander T. C. Hipple. The seven car Pullman train will halt in McKeesport Connellsville and Cumberland with Willard Willard's Hotel Washington as headquarters and a parade led by Pittsburg No.1.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Knights Templar
Mecca
Pittsburg
T. C. Hipple
Hotel Johnson
Thirteenth
E Streets
Tancred Commandery
Willard’s
Illinois Knights Templar
Allegheny
Arlington
National
Knights
Beaver
Beaver Falls
Kittanning
Brownsville
Monongahela City
Greensburg
Pittsburg No. 1
Timore and Ohio Railroad
Pittsbore No. 1
Pittsburg Commandery No.1
McKeesport
Connellsville
Cumberland
Columbia Commandery
Ethc
Philadelphia
Harrison
Pittsb
John A. Logan
Jack Logan
Fredericksburg
Luray Caverns
West Virginia
Terrence C. Hipple
John J. Wadsworth
W. Henry Platt
George W. Kendrick, Jr
Lee &. Smith
Joseph & Wricht
H. Charles C
Wilkesbarre
Hospitaller
Lock Haven
St. Albans
Tancred
Pittsborg
Corinthian Chasseur
Kensington
Chester
Pittsburg Commandery No
Aids de Camp
Ststes Mavieg
Coonnels
James
MicKean
Illinois
Curcaco
Ill
Sir James
McKean
No. 1
Willard
Otel
Heser &. Trrrany
James P. Shenont
Messrs
Lee
Smith James J. Buchanan
Supreme Council
New York City
Buchanan
Smith
Lew Brown
Commandery
Local muster outlines parade schedule and depot timing
Knights af State present elaborate programmes for local command duties. Division Passenger Smith will depart the depot at 9 o clock tomorrow morning for a sequence through Pittsburg Alleghen and Ascalon sections. The divisions start within five minutes of each other and run in close succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Tancred
Jos. T. Love
Wheeling
Cha
Pittsburg Command
E. Smith
Allegheny
C. KE. Gregory
Chicago
Taioneae
Marion
Kuicits
Cheyenne
Moriah
Lincoln
Mt. Hermon
Beatrice
Plattsmouth
Mt Carmel
York
Nebraska
Strom
Californ Pest
Union Union Desee
Pennsylvania
Enest’ Benesty
A. F
Fennsylvania Company
Knights
Smith
Pittsburg
Alleghen
Ascalon
Tired of Living Dora Morrill’s Laudanum Fate at Laura Bailey’s
Miss Dora Morrill a 22 year old girl from Columbiana County Ohio was left on the street by Laura Bailey at 111 First Avenue after attempting suicide with laudanum She was found at 3 am and hospitality at the Central station along with coffee mustard and medical care from Dr Mayer saved her life The incident ends with her reluctance to return home while she faces her ashamed parents and notes her caretaker’s fear of consequences in the house.
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Prisast
McAleess
McAleese
O'Donnell
Wheeling
Sullivan
Firepatrick
Hill
Rees
Morgan
Dora Morrill
Central Station
Misa Morrill
Laura Bailey
First Avenue
Miss Morrill
Miss Bailey
Towaresse
Columbiana County
Few New Citizens and Tax Vote Rush Dominate County
The piece notes the last day for taxpaying and naturalization before June 18 with crowds led by Mr. Fox and rival Republicans also finishing their naturalizations. Observers say both parties show fatigue and the campaign appears largely ineffective as voters weigh dry election hopes and quiet activity continues.
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Fox
Capture of Five Toughs in Greensburg Riot Case
John Ruffner John Cairnes Pat Cairnes of Crab Tree Joseph Mc Cormick of Latrobe and Elmer Johns of Bradenville were captured by Agent H Houghton of the Pennsylvania Railroad and charged before Morris of Greensburg with assaulting a conductor on the Johnstown accommodation on September 4. They rode a train between Greensburg and Crab Tree ending in an incipient riot. Warrants were sworn but they hid until detectives found them. They were held for trial at the November term of Greensburg court. Johns is the brother of the girl shot by her father on September unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ruffner
John Cairnes
Pat Cairnes
Crab Tree
Joseph McCormick
Latrobe
Elmer Johns
Bradenville
H. Houghton
Pennvanis Railroad
Quite Morris
Greensburg
Johnstown
Greensurg
Johns
Tragic Cable Car Death Near Thirty-Third Street
Louis Ulrich a 23 year old resident of 4525 Penn avenue was killed when he jumped from car 228 on Citizens' Traction near Thirty-third street. He worked at Reiley's wire fence works. He suffered a severed left leg and severe lacerations. The incident occurred just before 7 am yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Traction
Thirty-third Street
Louis Ulrich
Sears
James H Lehr Convicted in Second Degree Murder
James H Lehr of Allegheny was tried at Somerset for the murder of C A Scott of the East End. The jury found murder in the second degree and Judge Baer sentenced Lehr to nine years in the penitentiary. Defense by Thomas Marshall and W H Boontz argued insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Lehr
Allegheny
Somerset
C. A. Scott
East End
Baer
Lehr
Thomas Marshall
W.H. Boontz
Local organization forms for Colored Men’s Political Association ward Thirteen
The Colored Men’s Political Association of the Thirteenth ward organized with officers T J Gatewood president Scottee Ayoe Robert Allen secretary J W Gatewood treasurer Four delegates were named to attend the county convention to be held October 15 at the Warren Mission M E Church on Fulton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Men's Political Association
Thirteenth Ward
T. J. Gatewood
Scottee
Robert Allen
J. W. Gatewood
Warren Mission M. E
Fulton Street
Old Sleuth at Work How Detectives Perform Their Labour
An in depth portrait of detective work by Superintendent John F. Allen and peers in Pittsburg in the 1880s. It debunks disguises myth while detailing methods used to uncover Panhandle railroad thefts and other cases. The piece highlights youthfully billed detectives and long term cases, showing real practice over dime novel fiction.
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Allen
Gilkinson Detective Agency
Plattsburg
DisPutch
John F. Allen
Allegheny
D. B. Oliver
Gamble Weirson Gripp
A. A. Heiner
Repo
Missouri
Searoe Byes
Anne
Mr. Allen
Gilbert B. Perkins
Albert A. Heiner
Pier Au
Panhandle
Pennsylvania
Consignees
General Office
Union Depot
Two Roads
Marshall the Cash Grocer promises savings and satisfaction
A customer letter lauds Marshall the Cash Grocer for high quality groceries and reliable service. The ad touts guaranteed satisfaction and prices lower than competitors, offering free shipping within 200 miles on orders over ten dollars and a weekly price list mailer from 79 and 81 Christ, cor Sandusky Allegheny.
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Philadelphia
Maarsshell
Chiost
Cor
Sandusky
Allegheny
Very Cheap Scholarships The Good Work of Pittsburg Domestic Training School
The Pittsburg Domestic Training School began its second year on September 16 near East Liberty Church. A 35 member Protestant ladies board seeks ongoing funding for the next year to support domestic training for girls and women. Scholarships at $10 yearly allow one pupil in standard courses, with proposals for permanent annual gifts to build a lasting fund. Contributions via Miss Lizzie B Mackintosh, Ellsworth avenue East End, or through board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
East Liberty
Lizzie B. Mackintosh
Ellsworth Avenue
East End
New Electric Line Under Construction By Townsend Crew
A. E. Townsend, contractor, has a large force on Third avenue laying underground electric wires for a new line on Second avenue to Hazelwood. The overhead wire will remain in use as in other city lines, while the underground wire adds a safeguard. Two currents will be available, reducing the chance of total failure. Completion is expected in 30 days. New rails from Johnson Steel Street Rail Company of Johnstown will be installed at the outward end of the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Townsend
Third Avenue
Second Avenue
Hazelwood
Johnson Steel Street Rail Company
Johnstown
Klebers' Piano Store Praised for Quality and Honesty
The article praises Klebers' piano store at 506 Wood Street for selling five and eight instruments daily, noting customer preference over rivals. It highlights educated musicians and trusted judgment as reasons the public chooses Klebers' over other stores and agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klebers
Wood
Busy Bee Hive Prices Beat Competition At Gusky’s
A local ad boasts unmatched prices on winter underwear blankets comforts girls’ cloaks and dresses ladies calico flannel wrappers and tea go jerseys corsets and infants’ canta. Parents urged to visit Busy Bee Hive at Sixth Liberty for savings.
Better Wedlock Than Jail Ends in Reunion
Six months after William and Edith Post wed, he abandoned her and fled. Edith pressed charges but the pair reconciled after his penitence and promise to behave, leading to a renewed agreement to live properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Edith Post
Edith
Post
Fragmentary Notice on Holiday Goods and Cloak Room
Incomplete OCR fragment notes Christmas presents at Allegheny Pennsylvania. It mentions fashion for ladies fall and winter wear and a cloak room. No clear event or organization other than vague shop reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ussu Huaus
Hacez
C A Smiley & Co Promotes Hats and Home Goods
Local retailer C A Smiley & Co markets furniture hats and household items at 28 Fifth Avenue and Water Street. Advertisements highlight special hat styles, Dunlap hats, and full assortments plus Crane Glassware and Angostura Bitters as added features for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Smiley dc Co
C. A. Surmay & Co
Fifth Avenue
C. A. Smiley & Co
A. Sumer & Co
Dunlap
Honest Abe and the Big Clothing Sale at Gusky's
A historical note praises Lincoln as a model for honest dealing in today’s clothing trade. It highlights Gusky's sale of men’s fall suits and overcoats with prices ranging from ten to twenty dollars, claiming merit and low prices as reading proof. J. J. McCormick announces a new branch office at 401 Smithfield Jr for city ticketing serving Pittsburg and Lake Erie and Baltimore and Ohio Railroads at 689 Smithfields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Barnum
Aimen
Gusky
J. J. McCormick
Smithfield Jr
Edie
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Exquisite Clothing for Gentlemen at Mueder’s Fifth Avenue Emporium
Exquisite garments for men on display at J. F. Mueder’s emporium No 142 Fifth Avenue opposite the Cathedral. Exclusive patterns of suitings trouserings and overcoatings both foreign and domestic made up at low prices. Special Monday sale offers men’s suits and overcoats at 8 10 and 12 with flying tops as a bonus.
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J. F. Mueder
Emporium
Fifth Avenue
Cathedral
All is Not Gold That Glitters at Pacer Meet
Fragments urge readers to focus on honest craft and work rather than showy windows as the Chris B Seager Pacer society invites families to Allegheny and the Osteen Academy event at 1013 for an advance class meet next g.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal At
Allegheny
Chrisb S Seager Pacer
Osteen Academy
Boys' Suits and Overcoats for Young Boys
Classified notice lists boys' suits for ages 3 to 4 years and boys' overcoats for sale. Includes available sizes and prices.
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Grant Street
McTighe
Willie Fitzpatrick
Wilson Street
Mr. Mevie
Westinghouse Appeals
Davis Island Dam
Thomas McCaffrey
Allegheny Columbia Engine Company
J. Meister
bin Times
John J. Davis
Hampton Houghton
Wilkinsburg
William Proctor
Miss Proctor
Percy Proctor
Cincinnati
Duquesne
A. Edlis
A. Edlis & Co
New York State
New England
William Barnett Ridgeley
Spring- Sea 3Ee Aes Iron Operator
Aguesne
Albert Staff
Oakland
W. W. Robinson
Columbus
Chas
Scott
Harry Hownen
A. Henrickson
McKelvy
Saecee
Wiliam Watesa
Tiata
Teachers’ Academic Guild
Central Board of Education
Samuel Andrews
Earn Sears
Arene
M.J. Graha
Institute
Ting - Ronent Ampott
Bouth Eighteenth Street
McMasters
Grances Prics
Duquesne Way
Indian Association
Ucate
Government Indian School
Pittsburg and
Noeb Smithfeld Stroce
J. J. Manf
Semcta Moeling
Wien
Commonwealth
Lavelle
Pennsylvania Company
We Avenue
Fom
Dodge
Hettie M. Garfield
A. T. Campbell
Chris Martic
Gage
People’s Mutual Accident Insurance Company
Ryan
Minnie Peres
Anderson Street
Loceget
Perkins, Gilkinson
Heiner
Marshall
Will
Gusky’s
William Post
Haugh & Keenan
Dells
Ham
O. A
Warrwriaur
Doz
Ular Gallery
Dard
Fravesnem & Crusace
Iron City
Steteon
Gossamers
BEE bin
Liberty
What the
Market Street
Biber & Easton
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Grant and
Teis
VALE
Guste
Doss
Nevar
Dea
Lea
Tarzan
Siles
Wesles
Allegheny, PA
R. J. Horner & CO
West Twenty-Third Sf
New York
Artistic Furniture
America
Eden Masee
D. A Mathews
Leate
Boyd
Wood Street
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