Deserter Cummings Held on Bigamy Charges in 19th Century County Jail
The Pittsburg Southside man Tom Cummings faces bigamy and perjury charges after secret marriages to Elmy Elliott and later to Mary Elliott. A damaged paper from an undertaker revealed Elmy’s coffin, triggering Mary to confront him and land him in jail awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Cummings
Southside
Tom Cummings
Mary Elliott
Atchison Post Office
Washington County
Cummings
Eliott
Elmy
Mary Cummings
Atchinson Post Office
Mary
Tom
Wylie Avenue
Eliny
Mr. Elliott
Squire McMillen
Mansfeld
Despondent McKeesport Man Ends Life in Pittsburg
Louis Marx of McKeesport shot himself on the third floor of the Kaufman & Sons store on Ninth Street in Pittsburgh and died almost instantly. Daniel Schaffer was in the room. the Marx firm had recently failed and friends helped him amid financial worries. Coroner McDowell conducted the inquest as the Penn Avenue bridge project prompts anticipated damage suits from property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Marx
McKeesport
Kaufman & Sons
Ninth Street
Daniel Schaffer
Marx
Marx Bros
Kaulwans
Benjamin Kaufman
Huntingdon, Inn
McDowell
Sixteenth Regiment Prepares to Leave Homestead Amid Sham Battle
Preparations for troop removal from Homestead begin as Colonel Hulmes meets General Wiley. Deputies increase to 30 with Pittsburg officers aiding security. A sham battle draws about 1000 spectators while a local “colored man-eater” is captured after a chase with George Wahl. Detectives seize Pinkerton gear as town remains tense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snowden
Homestead
Hulmes
Wiley
Pittsburg
BotAsety Tee
Sixteenth Regiment
Hulin
George Wahl
Wahl
Maynard Lawson
Roselle, Wahl
Wilson
Pinkerton
Pinkerton W
John Fox
Gearingtown
Fox
Allegheny County Population Growth Cited by Commissioners
County Commissioners estimate Allegheny population at 700000 based on registry of about 140000 voters, applying five persons per vote. They argue turnout in a recent parade shows population growth, noting crowded streets compared with earlier campaigns and postwar trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Boyle
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Grant Street
Liberty Street
Penn Avenue
Grand Jury Adjourns With Record of Bills Over 1000
The Grant County grand jury closes today after returning over 1,000 bills, the most in county history. Nearly 100 more than any prior jury, the jail has been filled and emptied for trials, with Homestead cases adding substantial workload. County Detective Beltzhoever notes a general increase in crime, predicting a busy court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beltzhoever
Man Arrested for Jewel Theft in Allegheny District
Frank Sequell was arrested on a warrant charged with larceny after being found with a pocketbook containing 45 dollars taken from a woman’s dress in Webster avenue and Roberts street area. He had spent 20 of the money but returned 25, held for a hearing. Chief Bigelow reports many East End firms install smoke consuming appliances, improving city air quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sequell
Alderman Toole
Isett
Jareeny
Sequell
Webster Avenue
Roberts Street
Greenwood Street
Allegheny
Sequel
East End
Chief Bigelow
Murder Ends Young Attorney Erskine's Life in Pittsburgh
William C. Erskine, a young attorney, died at Mercy Hospital from injuries after an assault on Center avenue near Fifth. Police and officials show little memory of the case, while doctors say he suffered brain inflammation and delirium. The robbery involved a gold watch, diamonds, and over £120 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Erskine
Center Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Mercy Hospital
Irwin J. Moyer
Dispatch
McDowell
Erskine
O'Mara
Perrysville Road
Allegheny
Dinwiddie Street
Christian Missionaries Convene Delegates in Braddock
The Christian Missionary Society of Western Pennsylvania met at the First Christian Church in Braddock for a lengthy convention with about 400 delegates from 35 missions. Rev. F. W. Brown led opening devotions, followed by Rev. J. C. T. Stivers with a talk on arousing disciples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Missionary Society
Western Pennsylvania
Braddock
F. W. Brown
J. C. T. Stivers
Uniontown
Altoona
W. A. Scott
East End
Francis Murphy in Town Welcomed by Old Friends
The famous temperance apostle Francis Murphy visited Pittsburg fresh from California. He praised the city’s growth and vigor and announced a mass meeting at the Grand Opera House next Sunday evening. He plans a brief campaign after the election, with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Murphy
Pittsburg
California
Murphy
Robbed Brother-In-Law in Rupert Street Raid
Tuesday night the residence and shop of George Whittmer at Rupert street and Preble avenue was entered and a gold watch worth 75 dollars and 10 50 in change stolen. Detective Zimmer man traced the crime to A F Ramsey who confessed and implicated Jack Delaney, captured by Officer Richardson. A hearing is set for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whittmer
Rupert Street
Preble Avenue
Muth
Zimmerman
A. F. Ramsey
Whittmer
George Whittmer, Jr
California Avenue
Ramsey
Jack Delaney
Delaney
Richardson
Allegheny
Delancey
Alderman McKelvey
Assessors Conference Hints at City Compromise
The Board of Assessors met with Assistant City Attorney Carnahan and Bruce Shields to discuss tax suits against the city. Talks of a possible compromise arose as hearings before the master were to be scheduled, but no session occurred due to the absence of a key attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Assessors
Carnahan
Shields
Bruce & Shields
First Monument Design for Columbus Statue in Schenley Park
Plans submitted to Chief Bigelow by sculptor A. Giarmatini of Allegheny outline a 32 foot marble granite pyramid and shaft with a full length Columbus statue. The granite base reaches 6g feet wide and 814 feet high pedestal. sides show panels for historical carvings. A round marble capital tops the pedestal, supporting a hemisphere and seven foot statue with a raised right hand holding a spear extending above the bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenley Park
Railroad Men Meet At St Charles Hotel Session Begins
Engineers and firemen conference at the St Charles Hotel with organization and reports conducted. Charlie Jackson the musical brakeman, famed across the country, visits and attends sessions with fellow railroad men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles
Charlie Jackson
Drunken Prosecutrix in Central Station as Alder man Hearing Delayed
Mrs. Lizzie Farrell was jailed at Central station after a failed hearing before Alderman McKenna. The prosecution alleges she bought property for 2000 dollars days earlier and got drunk, while real estate dealer A A Alles claims she was defrauded in a larceny suit. A stash of 800 dollars was found in her stocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Farrell
Central Station
Alderman McKenna
McKenna
Tragedy Involving Dorn and Elizabeth Bride-To-Be
Brakeman Martin Dorn of the Pennsylvania Railroad died in an Elizabeth morning accident. His body was brought to Pittsburgh for an inquest by Coroner McDowell and will be sent home. A young Elizabeth woman, Dorn’s fiancée, visited the morgue and was overcome by the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Dorn
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Pittsburg
McDowell
Dorn
Boy Hurt At Coal Road Steel Works In Eighteenth Ward
Kirkpatrick Anderson of 5228 Keystone street sustained a severe laceration to his left hand at the Coal Road Steel Works in the Eighteenth ward yesterday. He was transported by ambulance to West Penn Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick Anderson
Keystone Street
Coal Road Steel Works
West Penn Hospital
Magliorius Arrested on Warrant for Aggravated Assault
Michael Magliorius was arrested yesterday on a warrant sworn by Alderman Gripp by Philip Solomia charging him with aggravated assault and battery. Both reside at Watertown station on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The dispute involves Solomia’s wife and Magliorius allegedly struck him on the head with a lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Magliorius
Alderman Gripp
Philip Solomia
Watertown
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Solomia
Maglcorious
Judge Stowe House Burglarized in Edgeworth Night
Judge Stowe’s Edgeworth home was burglarized Monday night with silverware taken. Nearby James Kerr’s residence was also entered but the thieves fled empty handed. The area is sparsely developed and favorable to thieves. no crew is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Stowe
Edgeworth
James Kerr
Remarkable Year for Naturalization in the County
The county marks a notable year with over 1 000 residents recording papers for naturalization in the past year and about 600 of them within the last three months.
Special Notice to Piano Purchasers
Kimball pianos showcased at 77 Fifth Avenue by Matton and Horner offering rosewood maple walnut and more. Adelina Patti Nicolina praises the new Kimball piano for its sweet tone and vocal support. Public invited to inspect during viewing hours at Waterrooms Adelina Patti quote signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Dieilor
Ouy Waterooms
Adelina Patth
Kimball
Adelina Patti Nicolina
Rose Woo
Wuidether
Viritara
Matton & Horwr
Js31
Fifth Aveone
Violent Attack Shocks City Man In Montaged Ward
Charles Bennett, described as suddenly deranged for five years, became violently insane yesterday and was locked up in Seventeenth ward station after attempting to kill his mother. He will be sent to a mental facility. The story ends with a note about a shop at 1200 Pearl Avenue selling guns and jewels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bennett
Seventeenth Ward
Dizmont
Mayor Office Clears Travel Papers for Quarg Wong Wah Firm
Mayor Gourley signed travel papers for Yee Nang and Ha Wah of the Grant Street firm Quarg Wong Wah and Co. They plan to go to China next week on business. County court clerk issued the papers and two businessmen signed as guarantors. a photo of Nang and Wah was attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Yee Nang
Ha Wah
Grant Street
Quarg, Wong Wah & Co
China
Court declination to rule on Baker ballot law before election
Local officials decide to print 19x25 inch ballots for county election with six candidate columns and one blank column. Commissioners expect no immediate Supreme Court action, plan lower printing costs by using 25x38 sheets cut in half, and call for bids on 840000 official ballots and 210000 instruction cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Baker
Sanderson MeeKee
Lyon
Sanderson
Mr. McKee
Commissioners’ Office
People's Party
West Newton
Mercer
Prohibition
Socialist Labor
People’s Parties
Republicans Open New Voting School in Fifteenth Ward
The Republican Vigilance Committee met in Alderman Kerr's office where Attorney A C Robertson County Chairman John Gripp and Senator Upperman explained the Baker ballot law. A voting booth is set up in Kerr's office and a voting school opens this morning to promote the Fifteenth ward campaign plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Vigilance Committee
Fifteenth Ward
Alderman Kerr
A. C. Robertson
John Gripp
Upperman
Baker
Democratic Meetings Set for October Speeches Across Allegheny
The County Democratic Committee scheduled a series of gatherings with a roster of speakers. October 15 at Industry Elizabeth Township features Frank H. Guffy A O'Brien and Charles Wise. Wilkinsburg hosts J M Breen J H Wise Jos Feltwell and J R Braddock. Allegheny centers host W J Wise J M Caldwell J R Braddock on October 17. October 18 at Wylie avenue Kirkpatrick street features John Marron Jeremiah Dougherty W J Brennan Henry Meyer. Additional October 25 meetings include Thirteenth Ward Allegheny with Meyer Miller Osborne Lang and others and Silver Lake Grove with Tams Miller Howley Brennan O'Brien. Dates for Etna remain unspecified.
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Committee On
County
Democratic Committee
Industry
Elizabeth Township
Frank H. Guffy
A. O'Brien
Charles Wise
Wilkinsburg
J. M. Breen
J. H. Wise
Jos Feltwell
J. R. Braddock
Jackson Club
Second
East Streets
Allegheny
W. J. Wise
J. M. Caldwell
John Marron
Jeremiah Dougherty
W. J. Brennen
Henry Meyer
Wylie Avenue
Kirkpatrick Street
Thirteenth Ward
John F. Miller
Frank C. Osborne
Edward C. Lang
Silver Lake Grove
F. P. Tams
J.wi. Miller
Joseph Howley
Charles O' Brien
Etna
Demonstration at Wheeling draw large Republican turnout
Republicans plan a major McKinley demonstration in Wheeling next Tuesday with an expected massive rally in the Ohio Valley. M B McNabb assists with excursion rates on railroads. special B and O train to depart at 4 pm. Local clubs including Americas Club and Repub lican Club of Allegheny join, with bands and parades scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Ohio Valley
M. B. McNabb
Ohio County Republican Committee
Baltimore and Ohio
Panhandle
Americas Club
C. L. Mazee Guards
Tariff Cade
Conkling Club
Republican Club of
Allegheny
Grand Army Band
Biber and Easton Close Out Woolens at Cut Prices
The store offers all-wool plaids stripes and checks at 50c, 75c and up, after buying the manufacturer’s entire stock. Finest Scotch plains in bright colors, 46-inch serges, and new weave styles like Poplins Diagonals Chevyrons Epingline Cords are highlighted. First buyers secure best selection.
This Week’s Carpet Bargains in Fine In Grain and Rag
The store offers two in grain carpet lots at 55c and 60c per yard and two rag carpet grades at 20c and 25c per yard, all in best quality all wool. These bargains apply for this week only and compare with regular 75c and 30c 37c yard prices respectively.
First Republican Parade Plans Big Southside Demonstration
Southside Republicans prepare for Saturday night parade with an expected 5000 participants. Chief Marshal Eberhart appointed C H Hartley as Chief of Staff and D J McGarey as Adjutant General with a 200-strong aide staff. Captains of clubs urged to report to headquarters promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eberhart
C H. Hartley
D. J. McGarey
Poll Books Completed Across 417 Districts Countywide
At the Democratic headquarters clerks finished the poll books for all precincts in the county, totaling 417 districts. Democratic Captains to Meet a gathering of captains from all Democratic clubs in the county is planned.
Local Housing Goods Highlight at Jos Horne Co
Jos Horne & Co on Penn Ave promotes larger and finer stocks aimed at homeowners or prospective homeowners with a focus on home furnishings and related goods.
Curtain assortment floods market with low prices and variety
The store touts a vast import based curtain stock from England Scotland France and Switzerland with Nottingham lace curtains from 50 cents to 1 a pair and Irish pointes up to 5 a pair Real Irish Pointe curtains priced 2 75 and up to 9 50 to 125 for Louis XIV lace options Also offered are Swiss muslin Tamboured and Cluny curtains plus many new designs and fabrics across multiple lengths and styles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Scotland
France
Switzerland
All-Chenille Portieres at Bargain Prices
Offer includes full size portieres with fringe tops and fringed bottoms at $3.50 a pair. Finer goods range from $4.50 to $14.00, plus Velour Portieres at $13.50 a pair in 25 shades. Also heavy curtains, silk drapes, and Liberty Art Squares advertised as top designs.
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Liberty Art
Upholstering Supplies and Workshop Complete
Our stock of materials is complete comprising cretonnes and dimities furniture linens corduroys velours and cotton and wool tapestries Our workshop is thoroughly equipped Make inquiries.
Window Blinds and Furnishings Ad Claim Low Prices
A local ad offers window blinds and specialty home furnishings supplied to order with estimates submitted and lowest prices guaranteed. The seller states they make mattresses and sell iron and brass beds.
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Elmy Elliott
Nho
Atchison
Elmy Eliott
Allegheny County Register’s
Elizabeth Hughes
Ely
Logan's Ferry
Howekeeping
Eimy Elliott
Merrents
Elliott
Mra Cummings
Pennerlvonia Road
Turthe Creek
Grant
The
Pol.cs
Dr. Moyer
the Mather
Christian Missioners
Kimball Pianos
Gallingers
Watcho Ana
Mnest
Peon Avenue
Casa
Diamond Street
Biber & Easton
Aline
JK. Miller & CO
Smithfield St
Een Pa
Ingrain
John A. Suce Club
Joseph McCarthy
J. F. Duffy
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Ian Blank
Sixth Avenue
Treas
Iggy
Portieres
JOS. Horne & CO
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