Robbery on the Smithfield Bridge Sparks Alarm in New Geneva
Ohio cattle dealer Sam F. Ritter fell prey to a pair of swindlers posing as friends on the Smithfield street bridge. Ritter lost his purse containing about $550 in bills and $50 in silver and promissory notes. Police launched an investigation, with detectives assigned to the case as Ritter recounts a prior Buffalo hold up and the need for courage drawn from a Bible verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam F. Ritter
Ohio
Portland
Ritter
Central Hotel
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Smithfield Street
Carnegie Company
Clyde
Stranger No. 1
Stranger No. 2
Baggage Department
Mr. Ritter
Superintendent of Police
O'Mara
Buffalo
N. Y
St. John
Fratricide Genit in Town Shocks Local Community
Joseph Gentt, who killed his brother Frank on Thirteenth Street, was seen in the East End last evening looking exhausted and ill. He left his mother’s home after a heated exchange, packing a small satchel and changing coats, while police search warrants issued and officers mobilize to locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gentt
Frank
Thirteenth Street
East End
Gentt
Ungrateful Boy Accused of Larceny by Foster Mother
Mrs. Kate Emmerling of West Liberty filed larceny charges against Frank Tone before Judge Succop. She pursued Tone on the street after he allegedly stole a watch from her, then escorted him to the office. Tone was held at the Twenty-eighth ward police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Emmerling
West Liberty Borough
Frank Tone
Young Tone
Tone
Twenty-eighth Ward
Abbey Brothers Arrested After Millvale Shooting
John and Solomon Abbey were arrested in Millvale after a dispute in which John allegedly shot Solomon in the arm. John faces felonious assault and battery and carrying concealed weapons charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Solomon Abbey
Millvale
Sol
Theft of ice cream at Kuhn Bros stable and warehouse
Thieves broke into the Kuhn Bros stable and warehouse in the East End confectionery operation stealing ice cream products and equipment. Local police launched an investigation and searched for clues and the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuhn Bros
East End
Cook Hall in Jail After Post Office Robbery Ring
M G Hall known as Cook Hall was jailed in this city by three U S marshals for the Esma Foster murder and post office robbery indictments. Accomplices Thomas Hughes and George Raymond, aged 49 and 41, with ties to Butler and Detroit, were captured. the trio belong to a gang alleged to have robbed 50 post offices from Cleveland to Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Pittsburg
M. G Hall
G. C. Hunter
McKean
Cleveland
Atlanta
Coleman
Johnstown
McKean County
Secret Service
Erie
United States
Cook Hall
Roger O'Mara
Hughes
Butler
Detroit
Nixon Arrested in New Geneva Robbery Case
Joseph A. Nixon, a steamboat engineer from Hazlewood, is charged with robbing RB Williams of New Geneva of 300 in money notes and checks. Detective Murphy arrested Nixon and an accomplice after a peoulist connection at Bayley’s cafe led to a bank cashing a check. Bail set at 2000. case slated for grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Nixon
New Geneva
Joseph Nixon
Murphy
RB. T. Williams
Nixon
Hazlewood
Elmer Donley
Frank Bayley
Bayley
KT. Williams
Superintendent O Mara Addresses Recent Robberies
Superintendent O Mara discussed recent crimes saying little could be done when suspects are unknown. He questioned police ability to protect intoxicated sleepers and noted a First avenue diamond theft may not be a robbery. He added Morningside fall outside his jurisdiction, limiting action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Mara
First Avenue
Noclew
Morningside
Pickpockets Harass City Residents With Thefts
Residents report multiple robberies in Morningside and nearby stations. Watches and clothing items are stolen from individuals including Percy Brandy J M Dosser and John Ford. Lack of police patrols prompts calls for protection measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Brandy
Caldwell Street
J. M. Dosser
Penn Avenue
Sixth
Liberty Streets
John Ford
Point Bridge
Panhandle
Son injures father with hatchet in Rosetta Street quarrel
William H. Kelso and his son fought yesterday. The boy struck Kelso twice on the head with a hatchet, causing profuse bleeding but an intact skull. Neighbors found Kelso alive and bleeding, police later took him to station No. 5. Kelso refused to press charges or reveal names, stating no ill will toward the boy as authorities search for him on the potential fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Kelso
Rosetta Street
Theron
Kelso
Adair
No. 5
Arrest of McAvoy and Woolsey at 904 Fifth Avenue
Thomas McAvoy and William Woolsey were arrested at 904 Fifth Avenue on information they peddled stolen blankets. A boarding house search yielded PSA tickets revolvers woolen blankets knives and other articles. Both claimed to have worked in Homestead for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McAvoy
William Woolsey
Fifth Avenue
Psa
Homestead
Brake Beam Combine Forms National Trust
The steel brake beam manufacturers of the United States consolidated into a trust with capital stock of 2 1/2 million dollars. Four firms Michigan Supply Chicago Northwestern Detroit Universal and Schoen Press Steel Brake Beam of Allegheny form the group to standardize prices and cut costs. Offices will be in Chicago and a move toward centralization within a year may bring production to one of these cities. The system, born from airbrake use on freight cars, aims to expand steel beam use on freight cars nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Michigan Supply Company
Detroit
Northwestern Equipment Company
Chicago
Universal Brake Beam Company
St. Louis
Schoen Press Steel Brake Beam Company
Allegheny
Combine
William H. Schoen
Allegheny Concern
Schoen
Spotters and a farmer policy on Fifth Avenue street cars
A dispatch reporter rode a Fifth Avenue street car with an employee and heard a rider described as an apotier. The conductor argues the road will hire only honest men after layoffs and shifts from farming districts. One veteran avoided the farmer barrier with a country justice recommendation and now collects fares on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Justice of the Peace
Forming a Trust Among Tablet and Paper Makers
About a dozen manufacturers met at the Anderson to form a trust amid price cutting and competition. They discussed articles of agreement all day and planned to finish the organization, aiming to avoid public disclosure. Present were Oscar Heller, H F Darton, Samuel Johnson, W W White, R W Burns, RB L Hughes, L Garner, Samuel L Knight, E MecAlfrica, and J C Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Anderson
Oscar Heller
Buffalo
H. F. Darton
Quincy
Ill
Samuel Johnson
W. W. White
R. W. Burns
Biennial Meeting of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
Locomotive engineers and firemen hold a biennial gathering at St Charles this week. Delegates from across states and territories, about 100 representatives, attend five days of talks. Chief Sargent and Chief Arthur arrive. last session was in Los Angeles. discussions focus on mutual interests with no wage action planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hern
St. Charles
Sargent
Firemen’s Brotherhood
Arthur
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Wagts
The
Notable Names in Regional Directory Listing
Charles are G. A. Wilson of Trenton C. N. Deering from Philadelphia J IL Lewis of Mt. Holly J C Qurrie from Jersey City George H Parker of Salem F Parker from Swedesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Are G. A. Wilson
Trenton
C. N. Deering
Philadelphia
J. IL. Lewis
Mt. Holly
J. C. Qurrie
Jersey City
George H.parker
Salem
F. Parker
Swedesboro
Homestead Strikers Tumult Over Judge Paxson Charge
The Homestead meeting debated Justice Paxson's grand jury charge influencing the treason case against strikers including Colgan who was freed on $11,000 bail. Advisory Board members rush to hire witnesses while plant output sits at 350 tons and nonunionist Welsh faces arrest after a saloon confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxson
John Colgan
Justice Paxson
Homestead
Grand
Carnegie Jeel Company
Welsh
Eighth Avenue
Devlin
Ohn McAllister
Rattigan
Squire Deffner
John M. Colgan
M. J. Tierney
John Miller
Frank Creamer
Joseph B. Stewart
George W. Sarver
Patrick Cosgrove
Morgan Richards
Daniel Lewis
Knoxville
Tenn
Wage Cut Demanded at Crescent Steel Works
Notices posted at Crescent Steel Works on Forty-eighth Street and at the Allegheny Valley Railroad demand a 10 percent wage reduction for employees. The cut, announced as taking effect on October 20, applies to about 100 workers at the firm owned by Miller, Metcalf & Parkin, which makes refined steel and specialty products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Steel Works
Forty-eighth Street
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Miller, Metcalf & Parkin
Breen Gripp Correspondence Targets Joint Tariff Debate
Democratic Congressman candidate James W. Breen pushes for a joint debate with Republican Dalzell on tariff effects. Gripp endorses the idea but Dalzell is away, delaying arrangements. Both men could draw record crowds, underscoring a high interest in a two sided discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breen
Gripp
James W. Breen
Congress
Twenty- Second
Dalzell
Congressman Dalzell
Mayor Upholds Liquor License Crackdown in Downtown
Mayor Brown refused a postponement for a conference on liquor law enforcement in the disorderly downtown district. Influential residents urged delay, but the mayor remained firm, arguing that if a respectable citizen must have a liquor license, a disreputable neighbor should not gain the same privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Carload of 49 laborers brought to Elba Iron Works
A train carried 49 colored laborers to the Elba Iron Works yesterday. They were paid to come from Chattanooga, Tennessee. A crowd of locked-out union men surrounded the car but the workers were allowed to enter the mill unmolested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elba Iron Works
Chattanooga
Tenn
Republican delegates to choose anew in Fourth District
John H. Armstrong, the Republican nominee for the Fourth Legislative District, has declined the nomination. Delegates will reconvene at Republican headquarters Thursday evening to select another candidate. This action pertains to the county's Democratic district context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Armstrong
Collision injures driver in Mt. Troy at First and Perry
A Mt. Troy auto struck a wagon from Ahlers Lumber Co at the corner of First and Perry in Allegheny. Driver August Hasse suffered a dislocated shoulder and internal injuries. One horse was badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Troy
Ahlers Lumber Company
Corner First
Perry Street
Allegheny
August Hasse
Prohibition Meeting Planned in Duquesne Heights
Prohibitionists of Duquesne Heights schedule a Wednesday evening gathering on Grandview avenue near the incline. Hon. B and Taylor of Ions will speak and cornetist Mr. Kennedy will provide music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Heights
Grandview Avenue
B. & Taylor
Ions
Kennedy
1200 Penn Avenue Ad for Watches Diamonds and Guns
An old stand at No 1200 Penn Avenue markets 1200 Gallingers 1200 Guns and a selection described as diamonds watches and musical items praised as the finest with high quality offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapa
Penn Avenue
Compromise talks on Allegheny traction tax dispute
A sub committee of the Allegheny Finance Committee debated the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company tax claims. A proposed settlement of 8000 was discussed while 15073.72 ledgers and a 6913.63 stock dividend item were reviewed. A 15 day deadline for acceptance was set, with further legal opinion pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Finance Committee
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company
City of
Allegheny
Brown
Pittsburg Union Railway Company
Union Line
Traction Company
Pittsburg
Anchester Rtailway
Union
Elphinstone
Allegheny Traction Company
Pleasant Valley
More Brent For Stalls Increase Sought At Allegheny Market
The Allegheny sub-Committee on City Property met with Chief Ehlers and the Market Clerk to inspect the market house and set rents for stalls. Speaker Lowe urged at least a 100 percent rent rise while noting tenants still pay low rents. Officials highlighted encroachments into passageways and costly stands intruding into aisles, proposing action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Ehlers
Lowe
McCullagh Fined for Disorderly Conduct on Street Car
W L McCullagh of the Duquesne Printing Co was fined 3 and costs for disorderly conduct on a Fifth Avenue street car. He plans to appeal. The incident stemmed from a heated exchange after a passenger crowding the car and alleged profane language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. McCullagh
Duquesme Printing Company
Negley
L. J. Yoder
Fifth Avenue
McCullagh
Yoder
George E. Shaw
Squire Negley
Shaw
Special Week Carpet Bargains Ingrain and Rag Rugs
During the second week of October the store offers two all wool In grain carpeting bargains at 55c and 60c per yard. regular price 75c. Rag Carpeting comes in two grades selling elsewhere at 30c and 37c per yard, with store prices of 20c and 25c per yard. This week only.
Carnegie Library Reference Room Opens Sunday Hours Set
The Allegheny Library Committee announced the reference room is ready for use today with Sunday hours from 1 to 10 PM. Attendant pay is set at 3 dollars per Sunday. September figures show 10 642 volumes issued 7 044 readers and 9 610 periodicals issued at the desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Allegheny Library Committee
Stevenson
Slaughter House on Fire at Allegheny Corner
A blaze was discovered shortly before 9 PM at Henry Fitch's slaughter house at the corner of Brighton road and Kirkpatrick street in Allegheny. The fire spread to Deere & Kember land's adjacent slaughter house. Chief Jones sent a second alarm but the flames were controlled with limited damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaughter House
Henry Fitch
Brighton Road
Kirkpatrick Street
Allegheny
Deere & Kemberland
Jones
Contract Award for Chemical Engine and Safes Approved
Chief Brown awards a contract to the Chemical Fire Extinguisher Company for a Champion chemical engine at 1700 dollars and approves the purchase of two safes. A long list of Chief Bigelow street improvement awards is also approved.
Safe deposit vaults offered by Farmers' Deposit National Bank
Promises secure storage for valuable papers and bonds in vaults. Rentals begin at low monthly rates with boxes available for individuals and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Deposit National
Opening Pall lay of Indies costumes at Parcels Jowzs
A fragment notes a sale event at Parcels Jowzs located at 29 Fifth Avenue on Tuesday and Wednesday October 11. The wording is incomplete but indicates assorted Indies costumes and opening sale timing.
Vast Dress Goods Sale Brings Unmatched Variety
In our Dress Goods Department we present a huge stock with more styles and weaves than in previous Fall seasons. The entire stock is marked at the lowest prices ever offered, appealing to customers seeking value and guaranteed satisfaction. Center table features highlighted items today.
Fancy Gheviot Suitings in Stripes and Diagonals
About 50 pieces of Gheviot suitings offered in stripes, fancy mixtures, and plain diagonals. Full 42 inches wide and available in the season’s leading colors.
Value fabrics sale with wide selection and low prices
Advertises a fabric sale with many patterns and widths from 30c to $2.25 a yard. Highlights include Plaids, Wave Suitings, navy storm serges, camel hairs, bengalines, and German wool Henriettas in multiple colors and widths. Emphasizes limited stock and today only discounts.
Fashionable Silks for Dresses and Gowns Inside
This sale note highlights new mger ot tert fabrics with Brodie Figured Silks for afternoon dresses Plaid Silks in multiple price points plain costs in many shades and styles Nacoise Silks offered in white and colorways for entire suits Silks for wedding gowns include Peau de Cygne Crepes and Crystals Extra values on 27 inch plain and colored Indias and 23 inch figured Indias in evening shades
Velvet fashion spurs vast velvet collections sale
The ad touts a large velvets collection in a department, featuring Plain Black Velvets at 1 and 1.25 per yard, New Black Costume Velvets from Lyons at 3.50 and up, and special bargains at 4.50. It highlights novelties like Pistols Iridescents and changeables and notes velvet sleeves as a season trend.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geneva
Joe Gentt
Nineteenth Ward
Esma Foster
Superintendent O'Mara
Crescent Steel Company
Elba Works
Austin
Gallingers
Ingrain
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Biber & Easton
White
Fiat
W. W. Dermitt & CO
Law Publishers
Grant Street
Sixth Avenus
Treus
du Wrrr
JOS. Horne & CO
PENN
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