State Council Meets Amid Calls for Unity in J O U A M L
Antexstown Pa Sept 15 The State Council of the J O U A ML opened in the Opera House with 400 new delegates. Stephen Collins, State Councilor, delivered a lengthy report stressing organizing gains in 1560s councils and 61,000 members, urging harmony and a stronger political stance within the order. Deputy and tax changes discussed. treasury reports show strains and a near bankrupt condition.
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Antexstown
State Council
Opera House
Stephen Collina
Uniontown
F Cooper
P A. Shaner
MoKeexport
Cronell
Aliighentes
Mason and Dixons
Sooty
Mr. Collins
Allegheny County
Horrible Bell Boy Death On Columbus Hotel Elevator
A 14 year old Neil House bell boy Harry Kennedy died in a Columbus hotel elevator accident. He leaned toward the car below and his head was nearly severed by the door, the elevator operator below acted quickly to prevent a complete tragedy. The incident shocked witnesses as crews attended the scene.
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Columbus
Ocorcemrs
Harry Kennnedy
Neil House
Jax
Transportation options to Bluse next Saturday
You can go by boat or train to Bluse next Saturday. Call early for your transportation. Offices open at 9 AM. Cras Somers & Co., 120 Fourth Avenue, near
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Bluse
Cras Somers & Co
Fourth Avenue
Fitzsimmons Free Still at Large in City Mystery
Detectives Steele and Johnston discuss a clew to Fitzsimmons whereabouts while noting they may pursue the suspect if transportation and funds allow. Police officials speculate he remains in Pittsburg or has fled the region, with a £1000 reward offered. The Monongahela boathouse disappearance deepens the mystery as locals search riverside leads.
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Euch
Fitzsimmons
Steele
Alepheny
Pittsburg
Johnston
Aleheny
Weir
Lve
Roger O'Mara
Matt Cavanaugh
Monongahela River
Fitzgimmons
Fitzsimmons Funds Questioned Over Big Drafts
Reports circulated that Fitzsimmons had access to large sums of money while in jail. Officers testified he often seemed well supplied with cash for outside meals. A rumor of a $6,000 withdrawal circulated Monday, but Detective Beltzhoover found no actual cash drawn for him and the bank refused the request.
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Fitesimmons
Marshall
Fitzsimmons
Beltzhoever
Escaped Prisoner Fitzsimmons Letter To Attorney Found
Suspected former inmate Fitzsimmons yields a missive addressed to his lawyer Tom Marshall. The text mirrors a prior document sent to another party, sparking attention among investigators examining possible motive and timeline.
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Fitzsimmons
Tom Marshall
Letter urging recovery and return to service
A dated letter from August to Mr. Marshall praises his health improving and urges a prolonged rest at Bedford to regain energy. It notes society needs sincere professionals and expresses missing the counselor and a “lilliputian partner” while awaiting his return to labor and usefulness.
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Mr. Marshall
Bedford
FC. Prrasrumons
Locating the Blame for Jail Escape Sparks County Debate
Authorities dispute who bears responsibility for the Allegheny County Jail escape. Keeper shortages and long shifts cited as factors while officials fault jail management and rules. Police circulate a 2500 copy poster offering 1000 dollars for Frederick Carlton Fitzsimmons alias multiple names, described as a 36 year old, 5 foot 6 or 7 inch, 135 pound man with dark hair and eyes, suspected in the September escape and murder case.
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Aileaneny
Frederick Carlton S’itzsimmons
Ambrose G. Rudd
Anderson
Tellick
A. B. Charles
Allegheny County
G. H. Gilkinson
Frederick Carlton Fitesimmons
Wa. H. McClaany
Rosrin E. Menor
Janes G. Wurm
Duaxts J. Boris
Board of Commissioners of Allegheny Co
GaMs le Wer
Pittsburg
County Officials Move to Aid Fitzsimmons Capture
The County Commissioners yesterday after noon printed and handed over materials to Sheriff McCleary and Police Superintendent Weir prompting a coordinated pursuit of Fitzsimmons.
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Fitzsimmons
McCleary
Weir
Murder of Detective Gilkinson at Bull's Run
The 1891 case centers on the shooting of Detective David H. Gilkinson at a house near Bull's Run opposite McKeesport. Fitzsimmons, aided by accomplices, entered the home after Gilkinson and Constable Murphy were denied access and fired, wounding Gilkinson fatally. Murphy fired back, the assailants fled, and Fitzsimmons was later arrested in Homestead.
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David H. Gilkinson
Bull’s Run
McKeesport
Mekeeepers
Mons
Schmidt
Homestead
Gilkingon
Gilkinson
Paddy Murphy
Ed Gilkinson
Thomas M. Marshall, Sr
M A L E E S E FOR WARDEN
The prison board is said to be probing jail mismanagement sparking rumors of a leadership change. Names floated include Long and George as well as James Williams and John Groetzinger, but John McAleese leads the talk for warden.
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Court House
I Long
Criminal Court
George Councilman
James Williams
John Groetzinger
John McAleese
McAlee
Tust McAleese
Hrim
Son
Tatshin
Irrigation Congress opens with 450 delegates in Salt Lake City
The first session of the Irrigation Congress convened in Salt Lake City at noon with about 450 delegates. Governor Thomas gave the opening address, joined by the Mayor and ex-President of the Chamber of Commerce. A committee was appointed to memorialize Congress and Thursday was set for memorial preparation.
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Salt Lake
Irrigation Congress
Thomas
Chamber of Commerce
Perfect Remedy for Scrofula and Consumption
The text cites Koch and Virchow on scrofula and its link to consumption, describing weak blood and chronic inflammation. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier, strength restorer, and flesh-builder, claimed to cure consumption with a money back guarantee.
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Prof
Koch
Virchow
Pierce
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