Tragedy at Garfield Park Ends With Officer Deaths
Brown shoots Powell then McDowell at Garfield Park as officers close in. Brown dies after being shot through the lung and jaw. McDowell near death. Powell and McDowell honored by police leadership. Brown, twice sheriff of Lee County, leaves a widow and five children. Powell leaves a widow and two children. McDowell's wife survives. Chief McClaughrey vows park closure, saying police must be able to perform duties without fatal risk.
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Brown
McDowell
Browns
Gravel
Simout
Powell
Pwell
James M. Brown
Kansas
Texas
Lee County
McClaughrey
Garfield Park
Garfield Park Raid Trials Stir Mayor and Chief Contradictions
In Justice Jarvis Blame's court thirty four men face trial for running a licenseless amusement venue at Garfield Park. Mayor Washburne and Chief McClaughrey clash over alleged bribe offers to close Garfield Park track, with both denying adversarial exchanges and promising continued action amid Republican election concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forles
McClauchrey
Todd
Wes Monry
Coung Garfied Park
Garfield Park
Washborne
MccClaughrey
Court of Justice
Jarvis
Washburne
McClaughrey
Miller
Edward Corrigan
Hawthorne
Slager Washburne
Garfield Park Park
Bliss
Oakdale Typhoid Epidemic Driven by Contaminated Waters
Oakdale faces a typhoid epidemic with about 120 cases and 20 deaths from polluted streams feeding wells. Slaughterhouses along Robinson's Run and North Branch dump offal into creeks, causing surface water contamination and widespread illness. Citizens form sanitary committees, raise funds, and begin cleaning streams as doctors tire and borough incorporation is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Panhandle
Pittsburg
Noblestown
Oakdate
Brigeland
Sprincer
South Fayette
Robinson's Row
Cullinan
Robirzon
Chartier’s
Mansfield
Typhoid Outbreak Alarms Harmarville Residents
Typhoid fever strikes Harmarville on the West Penn road twelve miles from Pittsburgh. Charles Wertzell his wife son daughter and mother in law Mrs Salams diagnosed with the illness. Miss Ferris also ill and doctors fear potential epidemic and possible cholera attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmarville
West Penn Road
Pittsburg
Charles Wertzell
Salams
Miss Ferris
Drunken son shoots at father then locks self in house
Charles Allen, about 35, returned home intoxicated on Penn avenue near Twenty-second street and fired five times at his 68 year old father who ducked and challenged him. The final shot damaged the father’s finger before police forced entry and arrested Allen at the Twelfth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Allen
Penn Avenue
Twenty-second Street
Allen
Graham
Foster
O'Neil
Schaffer
Alderman McKenna
Gallant
Kenny
Miller
Twelfth Ward
Falling Off In Crime Report For August
Police magistrates report August arrests total 1251 with officers Gripp McKenna Leslie Hyndman and Succop handling cases. Drunks number 386 and fines collected 34775.24 with 482 paid fines and jail 187 workhouse 206 discharged 370. Seven month receipts total 29610.34 and yearly outlook wanes by about 30000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Gripp
McKenna
Leslie
Hyndman
Succop
Aurora
Woman Attempted Suicide By Drowning In Allegheny River
Mrs Annie Delaware, intoxicated and distressed by family troubles, attempted to drown herself near Seventh Street Bridge in the Allegheny River at 2 AM. Samuel L Bell rescued her after a struggle. She was taken to City Hall police station and fined $5 plus costs, then turned over to friends. She resides at 11 Rose Alley, Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Delaware
Allegheny
Allegheny River
Seventh Street
Samuel L. Bell
Bell
Mia Delaware
City Hall
McKelvey
Delaware
Rose Alley
First Election Debut in Turtle Creek Borough
Turtle Creek held its first borough election yesterday with 260 votes registered and 174 cast. Elected officials include Burgess William H. Simmons. Councilmen W. L. Hunter W. J. Smith Peter Crople and Charles F. Church. School Directors P. W. Ball James E. Hunter James P. Mates. Auditors P. H. Brimm W. B. Brush P. E. Keescher. Tax Collector BK Syphers. Judge of Election W. T. McCormick. Inspector T. R. Church. All winners are Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turtle Creek
Burgess
William H. Simmons
W. L Hunter
W. J. Smith
Peter Crople
Charles F. Church
P. W. Ball
James E. Hunter
James P. Mates
Constable
Prax
P. H. Brimm
W. B. Brush
P. E. Keescher
BK. Syphers
Reverend Isaac N. Hays Resigns Allegheny Church Post
The Rev. Dr. Isaac N. Hays resigns as pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Allegheny City due to ill health. He founded the church and built it to its present strength. He will remain in Allegheny City as the church seeks a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac N. Hays
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Allegheny City
T Cis
Trusses Fitted at It Prem Near Pittsburgh
J. W. Thompson, with 23 years of experience, leads the fitting department at the It Prem facility near Pittsburgh, ensuring precise truss fitting and quality service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteburg
J. W. Thompson
Inherited Insanity Grips Oakland Family Seeks Ireland Return
Mrs Catherine Tracey seeks aid from the Oakland Society for the Improvement of the Poor to return to Ireland after a life filled with misfortune. Her daughter died in Dixmont after escalating mental illness, and her son faced jail and later insanity. Tracey now raises funds to sail to her native land while praising Mrs Tucker for persistent support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Tracey
Oakland
The
Society For the Improvement of the Poor
Ireland
Tracey
Society For Aid
Hersel
St. Agnes’ Church
Dixmont
Tose
Society
Ohiotown
Mra Tucker
Tom
Elim Street
Anen
Chessroom
Tucker
Thaw
Mrs. Tucker
Mr. Tracey
Mrs. Tracey
Thas
Four Dogs Attack Case Brought Before Alderman
John Roy filed information yesterday with Alderman Toole against Tom Joyce and J. O Malley over ferocious dogs. Joyce’s daughter was reportedly playing near Lamonile Street in the Sixth Ward when the animals attacked. Roy says he urged the owners to shoot the dogs, but they refused except for one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Toole
John Roy
Tom Joyce
Joyce
J. O'Malley
Lamonile Street
Rey
Shorty Stezil Arrested Over Allegheny Robbery Case
The Allegheny man known as Shorty Stezil was arrested Monday for robbing friend George Chadwick of $40. He appeared before Alderman Braun yesterday and was remanded to jail to halt grand jury action. About $30 was found in his hat at the jail morning search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Dra. Cullinan
van Sickle
Morrison
Stevenson
Dr. Cullinan
Dr. van Sickle
Guy
Samuel Newton
Shorty” Stezil
Allegheny
George Chadwick
Braun
Eest
Eberhardt to Return as Workhouse Keeper Soon
John Eberhardt, currently at his Hoboken home, plans to resume his duties as keeper of the workhouse within a few days. He was assaulted by convict Charles Havers at the institution’s exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eberhardt
Hela
Hoboken
Eberhardt
Charles Havers
Exoneration Fight May Burden Delinquent Tax Collector
The assessment exonerations approved by assessors face injunction from D. D. Bruce. City Treasurer Denniston refuses exonerations while accepting September payments. If the injunction stands, unpaid sums before October 1 will move to the delinquent tax collector, raising delinquencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Bruce
Bruce & Shields
Denniston
Bruce
Rights Claim Over Detained Allegheny Boys
Friends of two 16 year old boys allege violation of state rights after they were placed in Morganza for incorrigibility and later sent to the Washington county penitentiary for five years. Parents say they were never notified of charges and lacked opportunity to prepare a defense. penitentiary officials report the youths were received two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Morganza
Washington County
Frank Grant
Homestead Hospital Cases Reported By Superintendent
Superintendent W A Cowen of the West Penn Hospital says 31 mill workers from Homestead were treated since the latest works began. Secretary Madden of the Amalgamated Association notes at least 100 men were taken to the hospital for sickness or injuries since operations started. About one third suffered accidents and the rest ordinary summer ailments, with the firm sending all affected workers for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madden
Amalgamated Association
West Penn Hospital
W. A. Cowen
Homestead
Report of Men Needed to Fill Homestead Strike Labor Gaps
Superintendent Potter displayed a list showing 161 workers needed immediate to fill strike gaps at Homestead including laborers and machinists. He noted some men may return only if benefits from the Amalgamated Association are repaid. 15 returned. Deputies accompanied school opening as tension eased. hundreds of workers marched home after supper, while a striker bet $500 the Carnegie Company would concede within three weeks and rumors swirled about a sale of Carnegie Hill land.
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Potter
Homestead
Suintendent
Amalgamated Association
Bailey
Lnst
Carnegie Company
Carnegie Hill
Writer Nick Dale Attacked in Beaver Falls
Nick Dale, famed Western Pennsylvania mill operations analyst, was assaulted in Beaver Falls after attempting to hire a hall to speak on labor. He was knocked down and kicked, left insensible, and transported to New Brighton. The assailant fled and arrest was not made.
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Beaver Falls
Nick Dale
Pennsylvania
Dale
Grand Hotel
New Brighton
Pattison Calls Election for Twenty-Fourth District Vacancy
Governor Pattison issues a writ for the Twenty-Fourth Congressional district to fill the late Alexander K. Craig's term. The general election date will be set. Republican conferees meet in the city to nominate a candidate while Democrats have nominated William Sipe of Allegheny.
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Pattison
Twenty
Fayette
Greene
Washington
Allegheny
Alexander K. Craig
Washington Country
William Sipe
Excursions to Butler Fair and Youngstown Fair
Excursions to Butler Fair run September 6 to 9 with through trains from Pittsburgh and Western depot at 7 30, 2 10, 8 00 a m. Round trip fare 160. Tickets valid until September. Pittsburg Salt Company notes change of officers rost at Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad offers excursion rates to Youngstown September 5 to 9, return by September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbure
Western Depot
Frearston
Youngstown Fair
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Youngstown
Excursion to Butler Falls With Special Rail Rates
Special rates offered over West Penn and Pittsburgh and Western Railroads for an excursion to Butler Falls. A special train will return to the city and stop at West Penn way stations, leaving Butler at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn
Pittsburg and
Western
Plaid Dress Goods Dominate Paris and New York Markets
Plaid dress goods are popular in Paris and New York and available in abundant supply at Jos. Hoane & Co. Penn Avenue Stores. The store urges shoppers to not waste time searching elsewhere as plaid goods and other stylish fabrics are on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York
Jos. Hoane & Co
Penn Avenue
Public Sale Notice for Pony Cart and Harness
Public sale to be held at Iron City Sale Stables rear 6 and 6 5 Penn avenue Pittsburgh on Thursday at 11:30 a m. Pony ridden and driven by a small girl for three years. Owner unable to use them and they will be sold. Also a display at the yard for 30 inch all wool serges from Honwa & Co Penn Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City
Penn Avenue
Pitteberg
Honwa & Co
UGUS & ACK E Cloak Department Opens New Fall Line
UGUS & ACK E Cloak Department announces the fall line of ladies wraps jackets and capes now open. The market reports increased trade and the largest stock yet, with styles from English French and German markets. Prices quoted as low with imported pattern wraps a specialty. Ladies Chergot and Worsted Jacket values at 8 10 and 12 dollars.
Leslie Shoes Ad Promotes First Class Men’s Footwear
An ad extols Leslie Shoes as the first choice for men. It promotes The Leslie Shoe Store at 94 Fifth Avenue and urges travelers to stop at the Barnett House in Canton Ohio, noting strictly first class accommodations and refitted rooms with rates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lessie
Leslie
Fifth Avenue
Canton
Street Costumes and Daily Autumn Dress Items
Readable notice notes regular delivery of autumn costumes for sale by Pancers and Jorys at 20 Pith Avenue. The line mentions ongoing receipt of costumes with daily arrivals for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pancers & Jorys
Pith Avenue
The Lessie Shoe Wear Them Ones Ad
An advertisement for The Lessie Shoe promotes wear durable footwear at No. 5 Fifth Avenue. The copy urges lasting use and brand visibility with a catchy slogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Fall Dress Goods Debut at Jos. Horne & Co Penn Ave
Jos Horne & Co announces a vast fall dress goods assortment on Penn Ave with lower prices and bigger appeal. New fabrics include Epingalines Velours Russe Pontille Velours Ottomans Diagonal Failleures and Epinays plus numerous cords, boucles, tweeds, plaids and English suitings now on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Fall Dress Goods Sale in Low-Priced Department
Morning sale offers 37 inch wide dress goods in 18 fall shades with regular 75c value. Prices cut to save enough to offset half a pair for every purchase. Limited time continues this week. no guarantee these prices later. Take advantage.
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Doe
James Burke
Burke
Garfield Track
Campaicn
Garfield
Snapeir
Bishop Burke
Joliet
Acsin
Washburn
Republican Party
Potics
Hee
I N. Hays
Avery
Cowen
Twenty-Fourth
Butler Fair
Pittssure, Pa
Jonny A. Beck
Pttsbury Salt Company
Robert E. Reno
Pittsdung Salt Company
W. C. Taylor
Pres
Butler Fall
Ugus & Ack E
Cloak Departat
Mackintosh
Cor
Fifth Ave
Melket Sk
Delp & Bell's
Federal ST
Uwren
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Ylith Ave. and
Market ST. Sebuw
Jos. Horne & Go.’s
Penn Ave
G. D. Simen’s
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
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