Jurisdiction Battle in Military Discipline Case
Mr. Braddocks pressed a motion to quash the indictment on three grounds including lack of civil court jurisdiction and improper charging. The court postponed ruling, with trial to resume at 9:30, as jurists debated whether court martial could impose punishment now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddocks
National Guard
Iams
Tenth Regiment
Frick
Sams
Tenth
Braddockain
Porter
Charles Michael
Alle
Defense Plea of Jurisdiction in Mutiny Case Opens
The trial recessed after jurors selected from allegheny and surrounding townships, with defense attorney Iams challenging jurisdiction. Judge Porter examined authorities from 1887 National Guard law and Army regulations, arguing court martial powers and mutiny definitions apply, while prosecutors contest the plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gheny
George Bailey
Wilkineburg
T. C G. Douglass
Elizabeth
Thomas Davis
Allegheny
Henry Wachter
Ohio Township
William English
McCandless Township
James L. Campbell
W. Elizabeth
Michael Creehan
J. F. Sykes
Veresilles Township
John Winkelman
David Johns
Pittsburg
Constant Pappert
Common Pleas
Attorper Iams
Porter
Iams
Tums
Robbins
Hee
National Guard
Regular Army
United States Army
Debate Over Army Punishment Powers in Civil Courts
Lawyers clash over whether military authorities may punish soldiers without civil court review. Judge Porter notes possible lack of jurisdiction if a proper tribunal exists. Arguments hinge on whether post act punishment fits within military or civil authority and how insurrection cases justify force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Robbins
Pennsylvania National Guard
Sams
Porter
Inms
Iams
Streator
Women Form State Equal Suffrage League in Allegheny
A meeting at Carnegie Hall last night organized a temporary group into the State Equal Suffrage League with Rev. J. W. Sproull as chairman and Mrs. George King secretary. The group plans a constitutional amendment to grant women the right to vote and to establish branch leagues across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Carnegie Hall
State Equal Suffrage League
J. W. Sproull
D. D
Mra George King
State and Suffrage League
Would-Be Groom Attempts Suicide Before Pittsburgh Wedding
Jacob S. Heagey a Pittsburg telegraph operator shot himself at Beatty's station shortly before his 1 o'clock wedding to Maggie Dunlap. The bride fainted on learning of the act, and Heagey was taken to Latrobe with little hope of recovery. He had just obtained a marriage license and came from Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jacob S. Heagey
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Beatty's
Maggie Dunlap
Beatty’s
Latrobe
Hes
Heager
Greensburg
Lancaster
Austrian Woman Seeks Aid to Return Home
Mary Mosick an Austrian wife of an upholsterer who came to America with her husband in August 1891 applied to the Allegheny Department of Charities for assistance to return to Austria. He fell ill and returned, leaving her behind, and she now lacks funds to travel to Philadelphia for transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mosick
Allegheny Department of Charities
Austria
Three Men Held on Highway Robbery Charge
John Connors Joseph Mamon and Harry Smith were committed to jail by Alderman McKenna in default of $1000 bail each to await a hearing on a charge of larceny from the person. They were arrested after John Sawyer reported being knocked down and robbed of a gold watch on Ninth street. the watch was found on Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Connors
Joseph Mamon
Harry Smith
Alderman McKenna
John Sawyer
Ninth Street
Smith
Sawyer
Republicans Rally at Franklin School House Meeting
A large enthusiastic Republican gathering convened at the Franklin School house last evening. Speakers included W D Evans Hon A C Robertson and A Will as ex sheriff Fife lent support amid a lively crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Fife
W D. Evans
A. C Robertson
A. Will
Mass Meeting Protests Lawlessness in Homestead
Citizens and business leaders gather to condemn strikes and disorder in Homestead. A resolutions committee urges civil authorities to restore order, with calls for state troops if needed. Sheriff McCleary expands deputy force and issues a public proclamation reinforcing authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
M. H. West
A. M. Barton
J. F. Milliken
Esqq
Louis Rott
L. L. Davis
D. R. McClure
John F. Schmidt
Frederick Schuckman
G. H. McGeary
George Gladden
W. A. MacCasin
Samuel McCune
J. K. Young
M. I. McClure
Thomas B Bridges
J.B Neel
James H. Slocum
John D. Kerr
Henry Monath, Jr
W. C. Miller
J B Easton
John & Hollingshead
J. Henry McClure
John W. Bawer
Robert Baxter
Harnest
L. Erbeck
L. J. Gillespie
J. P. McMillen
James D. Henderson
Joseph A. West
M. P. Schooley
Robert C. McCaslin
H. P. McKee
Walter C. Coen
J. B. Coen
Casper Schick
C. Eeee P. Pat Joseph R. Altman
Jacob Gilleland
William Tunstill
McCleary
Sheriff Warns on View Arrests Amid Mill Turmoil
Sheriff William H. McCleary of Allegheny County declares authorities may arrest on sight any disorderly or violent person without warrants. The 23 inch mill near Homestead shut down. deputies, guards, and a reinforced police force guard Fifth Avenue and railroads. Superintendent Schwab declines comment as crowds disperse under orders from Chiefs Young and Ritchie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. McCleary
Allegheny County
Tne
Tom Willin
Gient Committee
Schwab
Homestead
Young and Ritchie
Kiepa
Jones Asked to Explain Utterances at Homestead Hearing
Sheriff McCleary sought a court rule to compel D R Jones to appear and answer for incendiary remarks made at a Homestead hearing before Squire Deffner. The petition says Jones advised resisting deputies and shooting them, sparking a riotous mood among the crowd. Jones, former Miner Union leader and state legislator, faces a court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleary
Criminal Court
R. B. Petty
D. R. Jones
Squire Defleer
Homestead
John Halloran
Squire Deffner
Halloran
Jones
McClung
Porter
Miners’ Union
Beaver Falls Dispute Draws Strikers Leaders
The Twenty-ninth and Thirty-third street mills strikers held a large meeting on Thirty-fourth street yesterday forenoon. GC J Carnegie J W Brown and William Mellon spoke of Beaver Falls events, denying misreporting and asserting continued firm strikers. They then joined Lawrenceville’s Advisory Committee at the Amalgamated Association on Smithfield street for further talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-ninth
Thirty-third Street
Thirty-fourth Street
Beaver Falls
GC. J. Carnegie
J. W. Brown
William Mellon
Lawrenceville
Amalgamated Association
Smithfield Street
Beaver Falls Mills to Resume After Unvoted Resolutions
A telegram from Beaver Falls cites a Carnegie official stating mills will resume operations in November. Strikers claim Wednesday night meeting did not allow a vote on the resolutions, so the adopted vote may not reflect the sentiment of those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Beaver Falls
Dr. H. West
A. M. Barton
J. F. Milliken
Louis Rott
L L Davis
D. ER. McClure
Barton
L. L. Davis
Gladden
Joseph A. West
H. A. McKee
Dr. Gladden
W. G. McGeary
J. K. Young
Carnegie
Westinghouse Wire Killed Wood in Pittsburgh Inquest
Coroner investigates death of Edgar Wood from an isolated Westinghouse wire on a Duquesne way pole. Witnesses say current turned on after Wood warned not to energize. Westinghouse and Allegheny County Electric lines shared the pole. Edwin Goodwin identified as the man who appeared at the Westinghouse building door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Wood
Wood
Westinghouse Company
Allegheny County Electric Light Company
Duquesne Way
Garrison Alley
Allegheny County Company
Westinghouse
J. & Russell
Edward Hurley
Mr. Wood
Russell
Hurley
John Kaercher
Weatinghouse Company
McDowell
Woo
Edwin Goodwin
Republicanism at Sewickley Address by Stone At Meet
The Sewickley Republican rally at the Opera House drew a large crowd. Cornelius presided, William M. Benham of Pittsburgh spoke for 40 minutes arguing the Democrats lack retrenchment, reform, and tariff policy. W. A. Stone followed, stressing protective tariffs aiding labor, while J. M. Foster urged Black voters to back Harrison and Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Sewickley
Opera House
Cornelius
William M. Benham
Pittsburg
Penong
W. A. Stone
J. M. Foster
Harrison
Reid
New Story Begins in Family Story Paper No 991
The opening chapters of a new story are being distributed by boys for the New York Family Story Paper. The tale starts in issue number 991 and copies are available through all newsdealers for ease of access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Family Story Paper
Family Story Paper
All
Insurance advice to wives and mothers from 19th century ad
Advice urges wives to secure life insurance for their husbands and children. It promotes Equitable Life Assurance value, notes payouts after 20 years if the husband survives, and encourages sending the husband’s age for sample quotes to Edward A. Woods, manager in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Edward A. Woods
Market Street
Pittsburg
A. G. Paatz & Co. Sporting Goods Ad
Local shop at 602 Wood Street Pittsvorg advertises hunting suits vests leggings belts and sweaters for the season along with boxing gloves football gear and general athletic goods in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuhnavrein
A. G. Paatz & Co
Wood Street
Pittsvorg
Trethewey Manufacturing plane location spurs plan values
No advance in prices is planned for Brinton. The new Trethewey Manufacturing Company plane location will enhance lot values in Brinton plan, but prices remain unchanged for now. Purchases encouraged now. East Piersnvne Improvement Company, Westinghouse Building, Pittsburg, Pa, bank building, Wilmording, Ps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trethewey Manufacturing Company
Brinton
Cally
Rinton
East Piersnvne
Urnovement Company
Westinghouse Building
Pittsburg
Bank Building
Wilmording
Secure Your Valuables at Farmers Depository Safe Boxes
Protect papers bonds and valuables in safe deposit boxes at Farmers' Deposit National Bank on Fourth Avenue. Boxes available for five years and longer, offering security against fire and theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Deposit National Bans
Ourth Avenue
You Know We Know Everybody Knows the Cheapest Fur Sets
Readable text describes a sale of children's fur sets at a location on Federal Street. Details are fragmentary but indicate a storefront offering low prices and a shopping appeal to families. No clear dates or full address visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Street
Aliognony
Man Laughs at Wife Marrying Another in License Office
A man about 25 visits a marriage license office, laughing at the idea his wife would wed another man while not divorced. He claims a prior three year marriage in Greensburg to a 17 year old, and says he will settle the matter, leaving without giving his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anther
Ofice
Greensburg
McKeesport
Sewickley Man Arrested for Cruelty to Pony
Samuel C. Little of Sewickley, a horse dealer, was arrested by the Anti Cruelty Society official Dorente. He allegedly swung a pony by its tongue last Friday until the animal’s tongue hung out and later died. A witness fainted, and the pony could not eat afterward. Little is held on bail under $300 awaiting a hearing at Haysville justice Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel C. Little
Sewickley
Dorente
Anti- Cruelty Society
Ase
Haysville
Monay
New Fuel Contract Welcomed by Philadelphia Company
Chief Bigelow opened bids for sewering and paving several streets with bids sent for tabulation. Contracts to be awarded today. Simultaneously fuel bids for Brilliant water works were opened and awarded as the low rate summer contract expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Company
Brilliant Staten
Chief Bigelow
Brilliant Water Works
Will Report For Trial Constable Says Brooks May Attend
Constable James Sherran of the Twenty eighth ward stated that real estate agent W T Brooks who disappeared to avoid trial may appear in court soon. A friend’s letter indicates Brooks could be found, with expectations he will show up today or tomorrow. The Republican Vigilance Committee of the Sixteenth ward held a meeting on Main Street to discuss the Baker ballot law and how voters cast ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James Sherran
W. T. Brooks
Sherran
Brooka
Republican Vigilance Committee
Sixteenth Ward
Main Street
John Gripp
Republican County Committee
Upelrman Robert Warren
Henry Nichols
C. A. Waggoner
Alderman Gripp
Baker
Actor EB and Willard to appear at Press Club benefit
EB and Willard accept invitation to appear at the Press Club testimonial benefit at the Duquesne Theater on Friday afternoon November 18. Willard has not participated in a similar entertainment before. B F Jones reports from New York that Harrison will carry every state he has before and perhaps more, predicting a bright Republican victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB & Willard
Press Club
Duquesne Theater
B. F. Jones
New York
Harrison
Grocer Weldon Publishes Handy Price List for Saving
Jas J Weldon announces an excellent price list, issued for all interested parties to consult. The convenient form is designed for easy preservation and can be hung on a hook or nail for quick reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. J. Weldon
Gents' Shoes Highlight Fine Tannery Calfskin
A short note touts three dollar gents shoes made from high quality tannery calfskin. It emphasizes durability and style for customers seeking value and lasting wear.
New Silk Weaves and Metal Effect Fabrics Hit Stores
A retail note highlights Wedding Silks and new styles in metallic effects. It promotes over 15 designs in shades like Poppy and Acorn, with 44 inch Crepe du Chene in white and refined tones. Shopkeepers urged to note extensive bargains available now.
Fabrics on Sale with Wide Varieties and Bargain Prices
Crepe du Chenes 23 inches wide offered at 75 cents a yard, valued at one dollar. Self embroidered India Silks 4 inches wide priced at 73 cents per yard, worth one dollar. Plain India Silks 27 inches wide at 75 cents per yard, regular value one dollar. Figured Brodie Duchesse with changeable effects priced at $1.50 and $2 per yard, marketed as extra values.
Evening Shades Highlight Opera Wrap Fashion
A catalog-style note describes rich combinations for opera wraps in evening shades. It emphasizes luxurious fabrics and coordinated color pairings for formal wear.
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R. Watson
Watson
Sprowles
Fitz John Porter
A. L. Hawkins
J. B. Streator
Ares
Sheriff McCleary
D. E. Jones
Commonwealth
Mifflin Township
Beaver Falls Mills
Gilea
Sewickeley
Nellie Bly
de Wrrr
Walaria
Salaghery
Hils
Delp & Bell
Bargaineaein Furniture
Wand
Federal St
Allexhens
N. B
Simen’s
Congress
G. D. Simen
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
JOS, Horne & Col
Penn Ave
Indias
Merveilleux
Matalesses
Horne & CO
EP Roberts & Sons
Ric
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
End Market St
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