Four Jurors Accepted in Cronin Trial as Deliberations Begin
A Chicago Cronin murder case update reports four men held as temporary jurors. The court faced tense exchanges as prosecutors pressed questions, defenses challenged decency, and tensions rose among spectators including Kunze’s sweetheart. Juror Culver sought to leave for business but stayed. One Roman Catholic and one Clan-na-Gael opinion colored juror attitudes. Next session set for 1 PM continuing for 4 1/4 hours.
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Kunze
Dr. Cronin
Chicaco
Cronin
Blue
John Kunze
Conghlan
Carlson Cottage
Donahoe
Nina van Zandt
Forrest
Talesmen
Coughlin
O'Sulivan
Aera Po Ypees
Longenecker
Hynes
Mr. Forrest
Mr. Hynes
Culver
Pearson
John Hall
F. W. C. Clarke
Color Line Conference Warns for Fair Political Share
A meeting of Boston area colored men in Meionnon Hall adopts resolutions seeking equal civil and political rights within the existing political system. They urge nonpolitical livelihoods, emphasize education and industry, condemn southern violence, and set up a permanent committee to act on the plan.
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Boston
Meionnon Hall
Purevant
William H. Dupree
South
Cable Road Patents in Circuit Court Action
The American Cable Railway Company sues North and Southside Cable Railways in the U S Circuit Court in New York alleging patent infringement. It names C T Yerkes and C G Holmes as defendants and seeks injunctions, profits from the alleged use of the disputed machinery, and a transfer of profits to the plaintiff.
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Crrcaco
American Cable Railway Company
New York
United States Circuit Court
C. T. Yerkes
C. G. Holmes
Beheaded body exhumed in Beaver Falls identified as Lewis Matthews
Authorities exhumed a body at Beaver Falls to identify Lewis Matthews of McKeesport as the missing man who left home for sewer work and vanished long ago. Foul play has been suspected since his disappearance.
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Beaver Falls
Lewis Matthews
McKeesport
Matthews
Two youths plead guilty in speak easy liquor case
William Dowlin and John Wilson admitted placing planks on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston tracks at Munhall station. They said they were drunk and the act was foolish not premeditated. Judge White sentenced each to one year in the work house, noting few procure liquor at a speak-easy saloon.
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William Dowlin
John Wilson
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Munhall Station
Rosehart suit seeks $350 overcharged fees by alderman Schafer
Julius Rosehart and wife filed suit against Alderman J M Schafer to recover 350 dollars claiming illegal fee collection. They allege Schafer overcharged seven items with penalties at 50 dollars per item. The case follows Mrs Rosehart's earlier suit against W B Sewell and wife for similar overcharges.
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Julius Rosehart
J. M. Schafer
Mrs. Rosehart
W. Br, Sewell
Suit Over Extra Fare On Pennsylvania Railroad
L. E. D. Reese sues the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in a case before Judge Ewing. Reese, a passenger on an accommodation train without a ticket, offered to pay fare but refused a 10 cent extra demanded by the conductor to be refunded with a cash slip at the ticket office. He was put off the train and sues for damages. The ruling will test the railroad’s authority to require the extra fare when paying cash.
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L. E. D. Reese
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Ewing
Reese
Suy
Grand jury returns true bills against multiple defendants
The grand jury returned true bills naming Thomas Mooney for burglary C B Baker for embezzlement William Boyer for larceny and receiving stolen goods Thomas Byerly for keeping a gambling house Joseph Hufnagie for selling liquor without license Avery Coulson for malicious mischief Philip Hacue C W Riley for assault and battery Annie McCarthy for aggravated assault and battery John McKee for felonious assault and battery Charles McClure for perjury plus a long list of others in the ignored section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mooney
C. B. Baker
William Boyer
Thomas Byerly
Joseph Hufnagie
Avery Coulson
Philip Hacue
C. W. Riley
Annie MecCarthi
Estate and court actions fill docket of Bell estate case
The column lists multiple parties in the Mary A. Bell estate and related matters. It notes pleadings and filings in several suits including larceny by Chaniel Kinner, a verdict in the Thomas Boyd versus James Getty Jr. architect fee case, a polling place order for Fifth district Sixth ward, a $206 verdict for Hutchell and Fahey versus Jerome and Ruffner, a divorce petition by Mrs. Griffiths against John Griffiths, and suits by Rose Jackson against Federal Mutual Life Insurance, plus trials before Judge Collier and Judge Slagie. It also mentions injuries in Campbell versus Scott township and various creditor and probate references.
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Chaniel Kinner
Thomas Boyd
James Getty, Jr
IvoGgs Courier
James McTighe
Fifth Avenue
Hutchell and Fahey
Charles H. Jerome
C. Ruffner
John Griffiths
Sarah Griffiths
Mrs. Griffiths
Rose Jackson
Federal Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Philadelphia
Sepes
David
Ture
John E. Morriner
Walter G. Crawford
Collier
Grace Sum O Iuen
Ng Ron
Joseph Campbell
Scott Township
Slagie
Campbell
Four Burned Family Fatalities Reported in San Francisco
Mrs Annie Gaba and her baby were fatally burned when a coal oil lamp exploded in her lap as she sat at home with two other small children nearby. The infant and mother perished soon after despite aid, while the other two children were severely burned and their recovery is uncertain.
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San Francisco
Annie Gaba
Automatic block signal test on Pittsburg and Western railroad
Railroad officials witnessed trials of a new automatic block signal system on the Pittsburg and Western. Despite rain and poor apparatus, tests showed instant danger indication when batteries fail and successful front and rear protection for single and double tracks. Inventors T. D. Williams and J. S. Lacock expect a patent firm soon with an offer of 250000 dollars.
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Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Pittsburg and Western
Messrs
T. D. Williams
J. 8. Lacock
Western Union Telegraph Company
Beecham's Pills and Pears Soap Featured in Ad Copy
An old advertisement promotes Beecham's Pills for liver issues and Pears' Soap as premier quality. It advertises Hendricks & Co. tickets from 68 Federal St Allegheny, urging bring‑in by October 1. The gallery claims top workmanship, low prices, and fast delivery with cabinets priced at one dollar per dozen.
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Hendricks & Co
Federal St
Allegheny
EOD
Henxpeiinus & Co
Great Western Band Photo at Standard Photo Art Gallery
The Great Western Band held a photo event at the Standard Photo Art Gallery located at 70 Federal Street in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. The gathering showcased group images and local attendance noted by attendees.
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Great Western Band
Standard Photo Art Gallery
Federal St
Allegheny
Mothers bring children to Aufrecht's Elite gallery
Announcement invites mothers to visit Aufrecht's Elite gallery at 516 Market street Pittsburg for cabinet sets advertised as one dollar per dozen with proofs of ownership.
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Aufrecht
Market Street
Pittsburgee
Eyelet innovation saves corset laces in old fashion ads
A 19th century notice promotes a new soft loop eyelet for corsets reducing lace wear. It claims the Ball and Kabo corsets use the eyelets, offering neatness and self-made feel. Customers may try and return if unsatisfied, with makers paying merchants to sell them.
An agreeable surprise awaits the ladies at our cloak dept
A Cloak department sale highlights new arrivals in Newmarkets Directoire wraps jackets and Misses reefers. Prices are marked plainly and guaranteed to be 30 to 76 percent lower than competitors, with a focus on comfort and selection during enlarging operations.
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Poe
Newmarkets
Douglass Mackie
Federal Street
Allegheny
Fall Headgear for the Male Sex at Low Prices
Sole Western Pennsylvania agents for top hat makers offer fall derbys from 24 cents to 4 dollars. Featuring Dunlap Knox Youman Miller and fine English styles, the shop touts unmatched prices and the latest seasonal designs.
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Pennsylvania
Dunlap
Knox
Youman
Miller
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