Very Intelligent Chinaman Accused of Slaughter and Robbery
A detailed, accused Chinese resident in Pittstore is described as intelligent and good looking, yet suspected of planning a wholesale slaughter and robbery. Rumors mention a Chinese secret society influencing city districts, with police patrolling Grant Street near No. 9U, where friends gather and lawbreaking activity and gambling occur at night. Neighbors warn of hidden societies and illicit gatherings drawing criminals from both cities, prompting police scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beim
Pittstore
Grant
Heroers
Iduct
Speakeasy Raided on Market Street in Pittsburgh
Mrs Sophia Freese proprietress of a Market street speakeasy was arrested by Lieutenant Loews after a raid that found whisky and bottles on the premises. Four male visitors were detained at Central station. Freese has prior raids and was sent to court. Her two unmarried daughters and other residents were questioned. Proceeding to court to determine further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Freese
No. 24
Market Street
Loews
Central Station
Iicr
Severl
Comes
McAlees
Ter McNeese
Froeese
Thornton
Alechens
Uy & Disonieriy
Tl Quio Street
Coning
Identification of Insane Man Falls In West Penn Death
A man found dead after an incident at No 4 Spring Alley was identified as Janette Zanetta, an Italian stone carver. Coroners linked a New York brother, who was reportedly en route. The account details his last day and the events leading to the fatal moment, with shifts in demeanor and a struggle observed in the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teeltth Ward
West Yeon Hospital
Foarte Vanetta
Spring Alley
Pasquehea
Lottrs Foond
Othe
New York
Janette Tae
Bomfield
Seringaller
Magsarine
McKinney Sues Greenlee and Fors Over Land Sale
McKinney representing Midland Oil Company sues Greenlee and Fors in Meadville for recovery of land sale price alleging unfair dealing and misrepresentation of property value at sale. Midland Oil previously owned a lien interest and later bought out the defendants amid questions of price and seller latitude. The case raises standards for fair pricing when disposing of property and obtaining best price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Oil Comyueny
Midland Company
Switch Clanger Bribes Youth for Cheap Bribe Scheme
A rider at Seventh Avenue Crossing schemes with a cab driver to manipulate streetcar switches for profit. A local volunteer discovered the plot and alerted officials. Police report the scheme involved counting coins tossed from windows and a bribe totaling around two dollars in nickel coins.
Wagner May Recover After Severe Schoolyard Incident
George Weener, stabbed at Knowville around midnight, showed slight improvement last evening and may recover. Police seek traces of the assailant. a brawl over rough conduct at the scene is cited as motive. Four witnesses giving statements had limited knowledge of the actual stabber, and public concern centers on the safety of Knowville locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Weener
Knowville
O'Alock
Harsha
Dante
Warner
Free Methodists on the Mount Dedicate Pitts Church
The Free Methodist Church of Pitts bore Wats Dedicated on Bath street near Mt Washington after six years of holding services at Sycamore Street. Rev W Trimpo led morning services and Rev Gitta of Verona Methodist led evening devotion. The new frame church seats about 50 and cost $2000 with afternoon consecration and evening Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church of
Pittsbore
Wats
Bath Street
Mt Washington
Stolth
Sycamore Street
W. Trmpo
Committee to Investigate Rev Bausman Case in Rochester
Allegheny Presbytery appoints a committee to probe the Rev. D H Bausman of Rochester with a conference set at Rochester today. The panel includes D Kennedy Rev McCermmick Rev Campbell and others as they pursue a preliminary inquiry into the matter amid public interest and concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery
MH. Bausman
Rochester
Richardson Woolen Wedding Surprise at Duquesne Theater
Friends of David Richardson teller at Second National Bank and Manager McOnlough of the Duquesne Theater staged a surprise Saturday night for Mr and Mrs Richardson on their wooden wedding anniversary at 17 Boyle Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumergus
David Richardson
Second National Bank
McOnlough
Duquesne Theater
Miners stay neutral as Rae discusses federation
In Ohio the labor leader Rae says the United Mine Workers remain neutral in the presidential contest. He rejects a path to the Federation presidency, endorses John McBride for the AFL, and defends the miners from being made tools in party battles. Rae notes miners will not back McKinley orDemocrats in a biased fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
Center
Cambria
Jefferson
Somerset
Clarion
Blair
Huntingdon
Rae
Federation of Labor
Lena
American Federation of Labor
John McBride
Ohio
Labor
Gompers
McKinley
McKinsey
W. T. Lewis
John P. Jones
John Nugent
Jones
Nugent
Tam
Commissioner of Labor
Oho
Republican Party
Tarif
Indignant Official Accuses Armstong Bros Of Union Suppression
Master Workman Dempsey of D A 3 K of L rebukes Manager Gow of Armstrong Bros for alleged anti union actions. Dempsey says orders discharge workers visiting HQ, a young woman was dismissed, workers forced to sign severing union ties, and claims two factory floors idle with about 900 workers affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Dempsey
Gow
Armstrong Bros. & Co
Engineers Return From Pennsy Meeting in Pittsburg District
A group of locomotive engineers living along the Pittsburg division of the Pennsylvania Railroad returned home last evening on the fast Line after attending a special meeting of the Brotherhood of locomotive Engineers held yesterday in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brotherhood of Votive Engineers
Working Under the Scale At Oliver Plant Questioned
Reported conditions on the bar mill at Oliver's South Tenth street plant indicate roughers are paid 2 cents under scale price. An investigation is planned to verify the wage practices and determine if violations occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
South Tenth Street
Quiet Sunday hearings mark sparse police magistrate cases
Reports from Pittsburg and Allegheny show a calm Saturday night with few notable arrests. Magistrates at Central station fined drunks and disorderly actors, while other districts handled common drunks, a gambling house, and a few assaults with fines or brief jail terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Severe electric shock on Washington street bridge end
A near fatal incident occurred when a current from an electric light wire on the Washington street bridge end shocked a year old boy on Liberty street. A second boy was burned after touching the faulty insulation. Trainmen and a doctor treated the injured youth at his home as officials assess the dangerous fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sabilli
Liberty Street
Washington Street
Oe Sabilli
White
Sabilli
Jacobs
Tar Disraten
Samuel Gibson Beaten Near Redoubt Alley Arrests Expected
Samuel Gibson was beaten and kicked near Third avenue and Redoubt alley around 7 PM. One assailant is jailed. police expect the other two to be taken into custody. Gibson, drunk and disorderly before Mrs. McBride’s house, was knocked down by Stephen McBride, John Doyle, and two others and left insensible with two broken ribs. Doyle, a market stand proprietor, and McBride deny involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gibson
Third Avenue
Redoubt Alley
Gibson
McBride
Stephen McBride
John Doyle
Doyle
German American Day Celebration Plans Discussed
A meeting of the celebration organizers for German American Day occurred last night at the Knights of St. George ball on Penn avenue. Delegates from several societies announced participation, with a parade to be dismissed in Allegheny Park and post parade addresses in Engleh and German in West Park. Evening events include separate celebrations and orations in at least three halls with mayors, city council members, and county officers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of St. George
Penn Avenue
Allegheny Park
Eng-leh
West Park
Halle
Ex Pittsburg Policeman Killed In Freight Wreck
Mrs Shaul widow of Trudy Shaul ex Pittsburg police officer received a telegram from Ashind Ky yesterday afternoon stating her husband was killed in a freight wreck near that place. He served many years as a brave officer in the city force and retired about a year and a half ago to work on the railroad as a freight conductor. Remains will be brought home.
Tar Golden Circle Unit meeting and club enrollment report
Caught on the corners: Tar Golden Circle Division of the W C T U No 2 met at Mooreheads Hall with Mrs E T Grimes presiding. Speakers included Mr Whitehead, J Calbert, J C Titedale, H W Donahue, and Mrs Calbert. The Standard C L Magee Club enrolled 11 new members and learned 10 more locations. A three member committee was appointed to ensure voter registration. A Jewish Dwrnu, 0 years old, dies of pneumonia at Allegheny General Hospital. $1,000 found in trunk. Max Voriis, who jumped from a window at Windsor Hotel, dies at Homeopathic Hospital. David Liorn, 68, near Casey alley, paralyzed and taken to Southside Hospital. Richard Withert, 9, youngest son of Councilman Millard, dies at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Golden Circle Division
Moorehead
Second Avenue
Grant
E.T. Grimes
Mr Whitehead
J. Calbert
J.C. Titedale
H.W. Donahue
Allegheny General Hospital
Max Voriis
Windsor Hotel
Decatur Street
Homeopathic Hospital
David Liorn
Casey Alley
Southside
Richard Withert
Millard
Allegheny
Dowie Preaches Divine Healing at Bethany Moor Head Mansion
Crowds pack the Moor Head mansion on Center Avenue to hear Rev. Dr. Dowie preach divine healing from Australia. He denounces celibacy and anti Christ ideas while contrasting his methods with Bethany's gradual healing. He plans to see the sick after nine, then noon, with large afternoon gathering at Liberty Street M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead
Center Avenue
Bethany
Dr. Dowie
Australia
Mary Moorhead
Mr. Dowie
Mattie Gordon
Lndy
Nashville
Tenn
Dowie
Christian Alliance
Garden of Eden
Arkansas
Columbus
Wis
Morton
Rockwood
Ill
Sharysburg
Emsworth
Franklin
Wvr
Liberty Street
M. EL
Father Mollinger
St. Anthony
Men Arrested For Malicious Trespass In Mushroom Hunt
In Baldwin township near the city, a Sunday picnic party camping on private premises angered residents. Squire Cowan confronted them after a morning gunshot. Five men named Morgan Clear Williams Parker Price were arrested for malicious trespass and held on bail for a hearing tomorrow afternoon. A barnyard pheasant was found under a cushion during search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Township
Squire Cowan
Captain Stewart
Eighteenth Strest
Twenty-eighth Ward
John Morgan
Frank Clear
Jacob J. Williams
N. Parker
James J. Price
The Duquesne Theater as a Church
The Christ Methodist Episcopal Church held services yesterday in the Duquesne Theater. Rev. Dr. G. W. Ixer preached both morning and evening. The improvised platform featured a Gothic interior with a few chairs a lounge organ and lectern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Theater
Christ Methodist Episcopal Church
Duquesne Hester
G. W. Ixer
Life art clan forms in Allegheny studios
A life art clan has been formed by artists from two cities to model real life subjects. The studio is located in Allegheny. The male model, a mill worker, is paid 1 for posing minutes while the female model earns more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pole stabbed fellow Pole at jubilee on Penn avenue
Mike Moroski, a Pole, stabbed Stobliski during a quarrel at a jubilee gathering at 2733 Penn avenue. Stobliski sustained a dangerous cut to the forehead. Moroski was taken to the Twelfth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Moroski
Stobliski
Penn Avenue
Moroski
Twelfth Ward
Minor Police Matters Reported in City Streets
Mantis Jeter of the West End was arrested yesterday by Officer O'Donnell on a serious charge and locked up in the Thirty-sixth ward station. William Cromley was arrested in the East End late Saturday for assaulting George Henderson with beer. Frank Ware was fined by Alderman Leslie for running a disorderly house on Pearl Street. Porter is advertised as a refreshing drink and beneficial when properly made. train orders requested for Iron City Brewery, telephone 1186.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantis Jeter
West End
O'Donnell
Witliam Cromley
East End
George Henderson
Frank Ware
Leslie
Pearl Street
San Quentin Convicts Strike for Better Food
Nearly 200 prisoners at San Quentin’s jute mill walked out seeking more and better food and tobacco, plus less favoritism. They arranged a five member committee to present their case to the Prison Directors, who rejected further concessions and warned of solitary confinement if repeats occur. This follows a prior week’s work stoppage demanding better provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Quentin
San Francisco
Sept. W
Board of
Prison Directors
Cameta
Inquiry into Livsey Absence Crewed by State Committee
Harrisnuone Sept 18 Special George Handy Smith chairman of the State Treasury Investigating Committee arrived this evening. He said the visit began as social but aims to learn about Chief Clerk Liveey absence and his integrity. The committee meets Friday at 4 a.m. and sits two days with Auditor General McCumant Loney and Harrisby bank representatives, plus Representative Keyser of Philadelphia arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisby Banks
Keyser
Philadelphia
Salvadoran envoy arrives to negotiate US reciprocity act
Manuel Morales, Salvadoran minister to the United States, reached San Francisco aboard the San Juan and proceeds to Washington as special envoy to negotiate a reciprocal trade pact. He says El Salvador is first to take this step, with others likely to follow as trade with the United States grows. Morales sees no risk of war between Guatemala and El Salvador at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Manuel I. Morales
Salvador
United States
San Juan
Washington
Salvadr
Morales
Guatemala
Daring Western Robbery By Four Armed Bandits
Four men with drawn revolvers robbed the saloon of Alfred Crandall at the State Line corner, taking cash from ten loungers and the proprietor. Crandall resisted. a fourth thief struck him, then seized the cash drawer watch and diamond pin before the bandits fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Alfred Crandall
State Line
Southwest Boulevard
Crandall
Salvador's New Sea and Ongoing Earthquakes Hit Linpango
Sanvador September 13 reports Linpango Cojutepeque lake water rising as government crews seek an ocean outlet. Earthquake shocks persist at regular intervals across the country with material losses estimated at $500,000, though this may be an undercount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanvador
Linpango Cojutepeque
Mabasco Lake
Mortgage statistics show rising releases in 54 counties
Special tabulated returns of mortgage activity released reveals a 50 percent excess of releases over new mortgages in the four months ending September across 54 counties. Total mortgages recorded approximate 4,701,000 with releases near 4,070,270. Estimated yearly gain for 74 eastern counties near seven million dollars. crop sales not yet a major driver of releases, as this year’s crops are expected to boost last quarter figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torera
Irish-American Convention Arrangements Given to Corkery
At a Municipal Council meeting of the Irish National League a telegram from National Secretary John P. Sutton named Daniel Corkery, Illinois State delegate, to take full charge of arrangements for the Irish-Americans convention called by President John Fitzgerald to assemble October 1 in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicago
Irish National League
John P. Sutton
Daniel Corkery
Illinois
John Fitzgerald
Avon more town grows with rail link and factory boom
In Avon more on the Western Pennsylvania Railroad growth is evident with 60 plus dwellings and stores erected and a glass factory in operation. A 2,000 lot public sale is planned for next Wednesday September 16 with a free express train from West Penn depot Allegheny at 8 am. Jas W Drape & Co advertise plans and tickets. Local stores by Simon’s and Rosenbaum & Co offer new fall shoe styles and menswear highlighting up-to-date patterns and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avonmore
Western Pennsylvania Railroad
West Penn Depot
Federal Street
Allegheny
Drape
Jas. W. Drape & Co
Wood Street
Pittsburg
Simon's Allegheny Shoes Highlight Latest Fall Styles
Fashion notice notes ladies fine shoes with patent tips long vamp narrow toe priced at 200 to 350 dollars. Promotes S100 and heavy sole models as new fall patterns at Simon's 78 Ohio street Allegheny. Also mentions Paarroth Porter as a refreshing drink aid with trial suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon’s
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Paarroth
Keny
Four Days Session in Uniontown for State Council Meet
About 700 members of the State Council Jr O U A M of Pennsylvania travel to Uniontown for a four day annual session. Delegates from Philadelphia Wilkesbarre and Pittsburgh join leaders including John Harmer George Hobson and W H Danner. The meeting aims to set future representation rules and elect officers while debates loom on Cleveland’s nomination resolution and council leadership duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council
Pennsylvania
Uniontown
John BR. Marland
George and
Joseph Hobson
John Harmer
W. J. Bodine
Charles E. James
George Speese
Charles Culin
George Berndt
William Hale
Edwin Fricke
George Stalb
Charles Wunder
Philadelphia
Cyrus Weiss
W. H. Danner
A. Gurbig
John Miller
James Derry
Wilkesbarre
Harry Stites
W. H. Painter
William Hartzell
H. Wells Buser
Harrisburg
Deemer
Order
Iis
Washington Council
Germantown
George Hobson
American Mechanic
John R. Marland
N. Raymond
Allegheny County
Mercer
Lawrence
Crawford
Armstrong
Butler
Pitteb
Collins
Uncilor
D. G. Evans
W. C. Evans
Pennsylvania Road
Friends of Vine Clit Council
Baltimore and Ohio
Grand of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
National Council
Cleveland
National Councel Score
W. J. Fix
C. J. Frew
W.C. Evans
A. D. Wilkin
Pittsburg
W. M. Hartzell
Marsh Farra
Philadelph
A. State
Uniformed Bank
Chicago
Sureme Commandery
Covert Plans Move After Harlem Property Trip
Rev W B Covert returned from New York where he made preliminary arrangements to recover the Harlem property and said he had greater success than expected. He left this afternoon for Findlay and will likely make important moves in a few days. The display at 510 to 518 Market Street features the latest in gloves underwear corsets and silk hosiery from a popular house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. Covert
W. BB. Covert
New York
Harlem
Findlay
Everyx
Market Street
Examinations for entrance at Western University set
Western University of Pennsylvania announces entrance exams next Monday and Tuesday at the University. Matriculation reporters should meet Registrar Prof. A. E. Frost at 9 o’clock. Recitations begin Wednesday morning with undergraduates to report at 9 A. M. at the University Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Western University
A. E. Frost
W. J. Hontaxo
SOME SUNDAY ACCIDENTS
Four accidents comprise the Mast for Sunday with two serious rail incidents. Fitzpathen-James Patrick nearly drowned after falling from a skiff on the Whicheea River. Arons son’s store at 198 Wrile Avenue saw Zarmebouler’s leg broken. he was taken to West Penn Hospital while Triskel was detained at Eleventh ward station. McClosky, 45, on Panhandle tracks, was badly hurt and rushed to Mercy Hospital. William Lockhart of McKee’s Rocks was injured after a fall from a freight train at the Point bridge with a scalp wound and internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzpathen
James Tzpatrick
Samuel Triskel
Daniel Zarmebouler
Signer
Aronson
Wrile Avenue
Zarmebouler
Point Bridge
Pittsburg Exposition Invites to Visit Local Cloth Company
Pittsburgh visitors are urged to call at the Pittsburg Combination Cloth Company at Grant and Diamond. The ad promotes fall stock from New York City makers with men’s suits at 10 to 12 dollars, overcoats 7 to 10 dollars, and boys’ suits priced 1.50 to 3.50. It touts saving money by buying directly from manufacturers and highlights skilled tailoring at 627 and 629 Broadway, New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Maine
California
Broadway
New York City
Pittsburg Combination Cloth Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Simon's Shoes and Exposition Framing Offer
An ad promotes 200 dollar fine toe shoes from Simon's at 78 Ohio street Keny Pa and mentions old stock from bankrupts or sheriff sales. Also Hendricks & Co offers free pictures with framing and cabinet sales without extra charge for family groups at No 68 Federal street Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
Boxes for rent start at five dollars and up
MWF ALE touts its pleasant dever ee with broad appeal and many supporters. Offers include Iron City rewing Co sale and a phone contact at 1186 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Cityrewing Co
Iron City Brewing Co
Fall and Winter Dress Stuffs at Joe a Yard
Display includes new weaves of Plaids Checks Stripes Mixtures and Cheviots at Joe a Yard. Features Scotch and French Dress Novelties Cheviots Stripes Checks Plaids Chevrons and Mixtures in Natural Wool Angora and Camel hair from 1 to 750 a yard. Also French Diagonal Cloths for tailor-made costumes and Bedford Cord Cloths in rich colors 75c to 250 a yard. Broadcloths in fashionable shades at 250 a yard. English Suitings in three qualities 2 250 and 3 a yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe A
New Bedford
Grand Display Novelty Suitings Attract Attention Today
A center table showcase features a mound of fabric and color, promising a grand display rivaling the Exposition booth. The hand of stock grows larger, finer, and more comprehensive, with Cheviots, crepons, Bedford cords, and new French cloths in 50 inch wide goods at varied prices. A rear dress-goods area highlights jacquards, zigzags, and shagginess, with wool options and solid grounds, all offered as part of a broad assortment ready for customers to inspect.
Black and Colored Silks Displayed at Bargain Prices
A magnificent array of goods described as difficult to overstate features colored silks, Peau d E Sor, and new figural Jap silks. Highlights include Bedford Cord Crepe Silks and a host of new novelties with prices starting at $2 and up.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pittchers
West Penn
WcKinney
Greenlee
Fors
Fi Kewsy
Uty
Seventh Avenue Crossing
Nichols Tian
Seventh Avenue
Smithfield Street
Muddy Street
Wagner
Polier Tanhice
Free Methodists
Rev. J. BH. Bausman
M'Kinley
United Miners
Ohio Tin Plate
Federation
Phillipsburg
J. B. Rae
United Mine Workers of America
Venetia
Shire Oaks
West Elizabeth
Bankeville
John Costello
District 5
Hotel Bover
K. of L
Dispatch
M'Rridre
Mr. McBrine
Trades Unione
Mr. Rae
Dempsey
Twenty-sixth Street
Gripp
Bertha Clio
Maria Watson
William Hickey
John Low
Webster Avenue
Shaffer
Rosenblatt
Robert Johnston
Hickey
Cers
Johnston
Con
Low
Rtg
James Nolan
Joan Thompson
Roberts Street
McKenna
J. A. Russell
Mary McFarland
John Bettley
Joseph Egan
James Brown
Mulberry Alley
Twenty-ninth Street
Sucecop
Suecop
William Hever
Hyndman
Nineteenth Ward
Samuel Rainey
Frankstown Avenue
Wyman
Ed. Fuller
Clark
Louis Whalen
Second
James Streets
Fuller
John Martin
Faith Curers
Doctor Dowie
Bowie
Iron City Brewery
Livsey
George Handy Smith
Keeper
Salvador's New Sea
Kansas Mortgage Statistica
G. Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Rosenbaum & Co
Western University of Pennsylvania
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Telephone
Foggs & Bun
Henry
Sip Era
Market ST
Selt-Uwf
Hucus & Hacke
Fifth Ave
Elgin
Lewes
Elgin Silver
E. P. Roberts & Son
Penn Avenue Stores
Brocapep
JOS. Horne & CO
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