Sherry Sentenced as Pittsburgh Speakeasy Nabbed
Mrs Mary Sherry, owner of a Second Avenue establishment known for beer and sociability, received a year in the workhouse and a $550 fine for operating an illicit liquor house. Other proprietors in Pittsburgh and Allegheny face similar cases as police move to shut down speakeasies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Morrow
Davis
Robert Middlemis
Mary Sherry
Jaremont
Second Avenue
Ferry
Short Streets
Sherry
Pisbergz
John Whelan Arrested in Liquor Sale Speak Easy Case
John Whelan was arrested last evening for illegal liquor selling. He ran a speak easy at Water and Grant streets which has seen police trouble recently. Whelan was locked up at the Central police station and will have a hearing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Whelan
Water and
Grant Streets
Whelan
Central
Prison Barber Attack Leaves Inmate Hurt At Riverside
Convict 9657 was cut by another prisoner nicknamed 8700 in Riverside Penitentiary on Tuesday. The barber, known as 8700, was busy when 9537 approached and a fight erupted. 9637 was wounded in the chest by scissors. Deputy Warden McKean said the injured man rests and will recover. the cause of the quarrel is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
McKean
Bruner Sentenced for Murder. Sentence Commuted to Life
Sheriff Miller of Cambria county brought Elmer Bruner to Western Penitentiary yesterday. Bruner was tried for the killing of old man Reese near Evensburg last March, found guilty of first degree murder, and sentenced to hang. Last week the Pardon Board recommended mercy, and his sentence was commuted to life in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Cambria County
Elmer Bruner
Western Penitentiary
Bruner
Reese
Evensburg
Toard
Heath Zonaves Leader Calls Meeting for Old Army Unit
George XN Lacock of Allegheny sues for a meeting of former Heath Zonaves members. He aims to revive the disbanded unit and secure participation in the Columbus Day celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath Zonaves
George XN. Lacock
Allegheny
Lacock
Larceny Charge Pair Leave New York in Custody
Mr Jennie Marah and James McIntosh charged in a larceny linked to Gamble Weir death departed New York last evening at 6 30 in charge of Detectives Coulson and Robinson. Requisition papers were secured early yesterday and the pursuit began immediately. They are due to arrive in the city this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Marah
James McIntosh
Gamble Weir
New York
Coulson and Robinson
Spade
Etd
Man Attempts Suicide at Windsor Hotel
Charles H. Oliver, about 45, cut his left wrist with a pocketknife in his Windsor Hotel room between 1 and 2 am. He told doctors he tried to kill himself, was weakened but survived after being taken to Homeopathic Hospital. he is widowed with two children and no visible means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Oliver
Windsor Hotel
Diamond Street
Oliver
T. P. Muller
Craig Street
Allegheny
MecMasters
Broad Street
Negley Street
Homeopathic Hospital
Benedictine Monk Schneurr Installed as Abbot at St. Vincent Monastery
Rev. Father Leander Schneurr, C. B., was installed and consecrated Abbot of the Monastery of St. Vincent by Rt. Rev. Bishop Phelan. His election follows Father Andrew Hintenuach’s June resignation. Born in Germany 56 years ago, he arrived in America about 16 years ago and helped spread Benedictine order nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Schneurr
Phelan
Leander Schneurr
Monastery of St. Vincent
Andrew Hintenuach
Father Sehneurr
Pather Basil
Brotherhood
Germany
America
St. Vincent Monastery
Lie
Youthful Bobber Arrested in Store Tilling Incident
Stein Johnson aged 9 of Carey alley was arrested after suspected involvement with three boys who tapped a till at Mrs Miller's South Fourteenth street store Tuesday. Johnson was held by Officer Diebold and to face a judge this morning. Police seek to curb a wave of petty robberies by youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein Johnson
Carey Alley
Mra Miller
South Fourteenth Street
Young Johnson
Diebold
Twenty-eighth Ward
Morganza
Police hold 17 year old Mamie Harrington after alleged assault
A girl about 17 calling herself Mamie Harrington was brought to the inspector's office after an alleged assault on Penn avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets. She told a rambling tale and was found sleeping in a stable on OW avenue nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Harrington
OW Avenue
Nettie Smith
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Cleveland
Central Station
Morgauza
Mercer School investigation returns by Pittsburg committee
Senators Lloyd and Gobin and Representative Fladd returned to Pittsburg after questioning Mercer Pa Soldiers Orphans School officials. They criticized the management and lack of cooperation, noting they could not inspect books and lacked power to compel accounts. Baker and Gobin were absent. progress was limited and resumption uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Representative Fladd
Legislative
Mercer
Pittsburg
Fladd
Gobin
Baker
Physicians urge public funding to remove garbage
A physicians committee formed to combat cholera reports to Chief Brown with disinfection formulas for patients and belongings. They urge disposal of garbage at public expense, warning that current collection methods risk a cholera outbreak. A separate item notes a Birmingham streetcar collision wrecking a wagon of potatoes and a planned damages suit by the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Par ewell Reception for Rev A H Mealy at Central Church
A reception will be held this evening at Central Presbyterian Church on Forbes Street for Rev A H Mealy who is departing to Bridgeville. Mealy served as pastor of the Central Church for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
Forbes Street
A. H. Mealy
Bridgeville
Mealy
Central Church
1200 Penn Avenue Ad Promises Fine Jewelry Goods
An old time ad touts 1200 Gallingers 1200 Guns as best with diamonds watches and jewelry at No 1200 Penn Avenue. It mentions TEMA & Co with addresses 8 4 0 and 608 Markor and references various goods and lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Tema & Co
Bands and torches mark start of county campaign parade
Allegheny county politics open campaign with marching clubs and parade plans for Saturday night. Democratic and Republican organizers coordinate street routes and crowd safety while officials review parade rights and vehicle access.
Pight in Texas Politics Splits Democratic Ranks
R P Rentfro collector at Brownsville reports Texas Democrats split over Governor race with Clark favored by reformers and Farmers Alliance while Hogg holds the incumbency. He notes Republicans showing Clark on their ticket and Mills faction growing disaffected. Ex Solicitor General George A Jenks registers and plans to back Cleveland in coming drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Rentfro
Brownsville
Tex
United States
Washington
Texas
Clark
Hogg
Coof
Farmers’ Alliance
Rentfro
Voting schools open in two cities by party managers
Both Republican and Democratic leaders open multiple voting schools in the two cities. The schools are equipped with regular booths and ballots and those in charge work to educate voters on the subject, with little difficulty in outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Democratic
East End Democrats Elect Officers in Open Meeting
The East End Democrats held an organizing meeting where W. H. Murphy was elected president, J. A. Clark became vice president, and James Ward and L. B. were named officers to lead the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
W. H. Murphy
J. A. Clark
James Ward
L. B
Nugent Secretaries Enroll Sixty Members for Parade
Sixty members have been enrolled in Nugent Secretaries. The club will participate in the parade scheduled for Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nugent
Senator Quay to Confer With Carter Clarkson in New York
Senator Quay left for Philadelphia with his son Dick and plans to reach New York by week’s end for talks with Chairman Carter and Clarkson. He may stay a few days, while Dick believes he will not remain long. Quay aims to energize Pennsylvania’s campaign and bolster a larger Harrison majority, meeting in Philadelphia with Chairman Reeder and consulting physicians about vertigo. C. I. Magee also traveled to Philadelphia and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Quay
Philadelphia
Quay
New York
Carter
Clarkson
Metropolis
Tie
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Wren
Reeder
C. I. Magee
On the Fence This Year A. J. Warner Sees Tilt in Ohio
General A. J. Warner of Marietta, at Union depot, says he is undecided about the election. He declined an invitation to campaign for Cleveland in Ohio, criticizes Democratic tariff policy, opposes state exclusion, and calls for gold and silver monetary double standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Warner
Marietti
Union Depot
Washington
Ohio
Cleveland
Buckeye
Watterson
Calhoun
McKinley
Enthusiastic Southside Democrats Meet to Prepare Campaign
The Southside Democrats gathered at the John A Buen Democratic Marching Club on Carson Street for a spirited meeting led by Joseph McCarthy. Speakers J A Wakefield William Walls and F L Gosser pushed currency labor and tariff issues and backed the local ticket. The club has 175 full uniformed members with Charles McVay as Captain and Joseph Jay as Lieutenant. a banner presentation by Hon John A Snea will occur next Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Buen
Democratic Marching Club
Carson Street
Joseph McCarthy
J. A. Wakefield
William Walls
F. L Gosser
Charles McVay
Joseph Jay
John A. Snea
Americas Club Prepares for Saturday Parade
The Americas Republican Club completes parade preparations with Grand Army Band leading. Other clubs invited to participate as they report, marching from Smithfield Street to Grant Street and Fifth Avenue. No formalities or aides used. Voting schools on the Southside offer Baker ballot law instruction and model booths will be set up at Eighteenth and Carson streets. Mayor Lambing reports Corry's Republican Club at 250 members, aiming for 400, led by L White as president and James M Lambing Jr as secretary-treasurer. The group plans bowling to support Harrison and Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Gripp
Weir
Democratic
Rutledge
Pittsburg
Southside
Allegheny
E. J. Frauenheim
Joh. Flannery
Pittsby
Dr. Co. Wiley
Joseph D. Joe
Alexander Wilson
Monongahela House
East End
G. M. Bell
Theittsburg
Water Street
Smithfield Street
First Avenue
Second Avenue
Iron and Steel Workers
Cleveland and Stevenson
Keystone
Americas Club
Americas Republican Club
Grand Army Band
Americas
Grant Street
Fifth Avenue
Conkling Club
South Twelfth Street
Miller
Moore
Baker
McGarey
Eighteenth and
Carson Streets
Mayor Lambing
Corry
L. White
James M. Lambing
Tressurer
Harrison and
Reid
Election parties hold meetings across Allegheny area this week
The Allegheny General Republican Club and Campaign Cadet Club announce open and drill meetings this evening at Lacock and Federal. Prohibitionists speak in Turtle Creek and Coraopolis Friday and Saturday led by Rev. J A King. Democrats plan a ward meeting on Market Street tomorrow night with speakers J J Miller and others. A Republican Campaign Committee session is set in the Times building this afternoon with a county committee full meeting Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae
Allegheny General Republican Club
Lacock
Federal
Allegheny Campaign Cadet Club
Turtle Creek
Coraopolis
J. A. King
Pittsboy
Bidwell and Cranfell Club
Democrats
Fifth
Allegheny
Witwam
Market Street
J. J. Miller
J.D. Watson
A. C. Braden
William Walls
Taene
Republican Campaign Committee
Republican
Times
County Committee
Union Artists' Portrait manager sues for embezzlement
Joseph F. P. Cowan filed suit before Alderman Donovan alleging Frederick Lloyd, a solicitor and collector at 607 Wood Street, embezzled funds from Cowan's Union Artists' Portrait Company. Lloyd was arrested after Cowan could not yet quantify the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph FP
Cowan
Donovan
Frederick Lloyd
Union Artists’ Portrait Company
Wood Street
Lloyd
Still on the Chase and Political Tensions Rise
Adjutant General Greenland arrives as detectives pursue 50 missing Pinkerton rifles tied to Carnegie Steel at Homestead. McLuckie defies return, pledging to meet warrants if issued locally, while Youngstown workers discuss breaking from Amalgamated to form a regional union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
Eighth Avenue
Heisel Street
Crawford
W. W. Greenland
Wiley
Hulings
Seventh Avenue
Huliogs
Greenland
Burgess McLuckie
Pittsburg Plans Strong Columbus Day Display
The General Committee on the Columbus Day celebration met in the Council chamber with about 70 members present. Discussion covered aides to the Grand Marshal, representation of citations, and anticipated turnout from Allegheny and the Southside. Battery B offered to supply heavy draught horses for artillery, funds were short, and solicitors were appointed as the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Council Chamber
General Committee
Citations
Eijers
Arnholt
Burchfield
Order of Hibernians
Battery B
O'Donnell
Well known Iron Worker Dead John Peoples Dies After Homestead Injury
John Peoples a former Pittsburger now Braddock resident died at his home Tuesday night from injuries suffered at the Homestead Steel Works on January 2. He was struck by a hook at the rolls and unable to work since. A member of the Amalga mated Association he helped roll Braddock’s first steel rail. He leaves a wife and four children including a daughter who died five weeks ago. Funeral is set for 10 o clock tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peoples
Mr. Peoples
Biber and Easton Hosiery and Glove Sale at Bargain Prices
Offer includes French German Scotch and best domestic gloves with various styles and prices from $1 to $1.50 plus chamois and derby kid options. Hosiery bargains feature Hermsdorf dye, silk and lisle stockings, and children’s black hose at low figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermsdorf
Lot Children
Peculiar Ailment Report From Chicora Mills
A Chicora dispatch reports three Homestead workers L. H. Craig G. W. Arney and Harry Thomson back home under doctors care with a feverish illness described as cholera morbus and other stomach complaints. They claim many mill workers, especially outsiders, suffer similar ailments and blame the drinking water and foul odors at the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicora
L. H. Craig
G. W. Arney
Harry Thomson
Mille
More Proprietors Arrested in Liquor Case Hearings
Whitehouse bondsman Bryan Devine and others from Bates streets William Strothers of Mulberry alley Mrs Kate Cautlan of Frankstown and Mrs Rose Rowe corner Second avenue and Soho street faced Alderman Gripp on illegal liquor selling charges and were held for court at $1,000 bail each. Grace Brown charged with murdering her child at West Elizabeth bail set at $1,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allesheny
Mary Sherry
Whitehouse
Bryan Devine
James Butler
Bates Streets
William Strothers
Mulberry Alley
Kate Cautlan
Frankstown
Rose Rowe
Second Avenue
Soho Street
Gripp
Grace Brown
West Elizabeth
Preparing for cold weather underwear deals
Daily reminders warn of approaching cold weather and the need to buy underwear early. The seller touts large stock, direct-from-manufacturer savings, cash terms, and no middlemen to deliver advantages to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locms
Tie Best Goods for the Least Money on Underwear
Advertises a wide range of ladies undergarments with prices from 25c to $2. Describes Winter-Weight Cotton Ribbed Vests and Drawers in multiple weights, Ribbed Merino and All-Wool sets, and Silk and Wool options in white and natural colors. Highlights sizes and tiered pricing across product quality.
Bargain Prices on Ladies Wool and Silk Undergarments
Great values on ladies vests and drawers including all wool scarlet options at 75¢ to 2 dollars. Plain natural wool pieces with French collarette and pearl buttons from $1 to $1.25. Heavy balbrigGAN garments, pure silk sets in ribbed or plain styles. One piece ribbed balbriggan union suits also offered.
World Beater Garment Sale Report Incomplete Text
World beater in finer grades Ladies Ribbed Merino Union Suits white and natural at 1.75 grand value full line of superior grades offered in the damaged notice with a focus on undergarments for sale.
Ladies Union Suits in White Black and Natural
Readable sales copy notes all wool and silk union suits for women in white black and natural colors with varying qualities and prices. The item lists multiple options for ladies undergarments with emphasis on material choice and price range.
Ladies' Equestrian Tights and Woolen Skirts For Sale
Catalog listing offers Ladies' Equestrian Tights in cotton wool and silk from $1. Also ribbed corset covers in wool and silk white and black with sleeves or sleeveless. Woven woolen skirts available in White Merino and Natural Pure Wool.
Children’s Winter Underwear Catalog Ad
Cart wright & Warner offers white merino vests and pantalettes, 25 cents and up. Merino undergarments come in all sizes with wrappers, natural wool, camel’s hair, ribbed cotton and ribbed merino options. Scarlet wool pieces priced from 25 cents, with warnings of scarcity and rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartwright & Warner
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Numerou F Proprietors
Mrs. Marsh and
McIintosh
Kogam
Birmingham
Diamond
Smithfield
James Powers
Parewell
Magee
Chief Brown
1St
Nour
Will Stomp
George A. Jenks
Brookville
Jenks
State
Democratic Committee
Democratic Club
General Warner
Richard
Pinkerton Rifles
Burgess Meliickin
Youngstown Rollers
Youngstown
John McLuckie
Lntely
Carnegie Company
William Roberts
Homestead Advisory Committee
McLuckie
Amalgamated Association
Roilers
Mahoning
Shenango
Weibe
Oliver Brothers
John Peeples
Biber & Easton
Bondsman
Fietsonan & Co
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Ro. H
Wilton
Velvet
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Engrave
Law Blank Publishers
JO Sixth Avenue
Pittabuzz, Pa
Isa
Pet
JOS. Horne & CO
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