Coroner's inquest into Cooley death reveals unlawful excursion
Testimony from Port Perry incident shows boat entered the lock smoothly with no one seen fall. Ziruth denies involvement in hiring or dog fighting tied to the fatality. Coroner and District Attorney prepare charges, with 67 witnesses identified by Humane Society agent Samuel O'Brien and arrests likely at Alderman Braun's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Port Perry
Cooley
Captain Klein
Noone
Lud Keefer
Harry Kirkpatrick
John Davis
Allegheny
J. Buchanan
Jobhn Dailey
Manchester
Ziruth
Gus Ziruth
Anderson Street
Kiein
Miller
Alderman Gripp
Carnegie Mill
Thirty-third Street
Humane Society
Samuel O'Brien
The
Alderman Braun
O'Brien
Farewell Reception for Rev Charles E Locke in Smithfield Church
More than 1200 attendees gathered at the Smithfield M E Church to honor Rev Charles Edward Locke and Mrs Locke with a grand farewell reception. The pastor and his wife received numerous presents as their daughter Lucile stood with them. plans include a farewell sermon and Locke’s move to Portland to lead Taylor Avenue M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Locke
Charles Edward Locke
Smithfield M. E
Goolby
Locke
Ore
Taylor Avenue M. E
Dalzell Opens Campaign as Harrison Wife Illness Deepens
Congressman John Dalzell arrives in the city to campaign under state committee direction. He plans a Metropolitan Hall address, then meets Governor McKinley in Washington, Pa, and Indiana county for a presidential campaign start. The piece notes President Harrison faces his wife’s declining health, with daily expected death and broad sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dalzel
State Committee
Metropolitan Hall
West End
Governor McKinley
Washington, Pa
Indiana County
Dalzell
George Miller
Miller
Washingington
Harrison
Loon Lake
White House
Washington
Liquor Sale Case In Twenty Fifth Ward
Magistrate Succop held Annie Bruner and Andrew Grundon for court on an illegal liquor selling charge based on Benjamin Walters testimony. The pair allegedly ran a speak-easy in ward twenty five and Walters' wife frequented the place. Both were held on $1,000 bail or committed to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Succop
Annie Bruner
Andrew Grundon
Benjamin Walters
Walters
Fight for jewels ends with two burglars captured
Barsey Davis and wife thwart a break in at 124 Washington street as two men including George Grogan and a companion named D Jordan are seized after a scuffle in the hall. Chloroform bottles and a revolver are found, with the pair awaiting bearing.
Toward Pound Figures Show Fewer Reclaimed Dogs
The report lists 2 078 dogs captured and taken to the pound 1 688 drowned 398 redeemed. Redeemed dogs earned 188 in money while license receipts total 5 751. The figures are substantially lower than last year.
Elba plant quiet as Everson praises progress
Manager Everson reports steady movement and welcomes new workers as strikes persist. Strikers claim poor output and remain confident of success amid ongoing labor action.
Isabella Furnace Company to restart idle plant next week
The Isabella Furnace Company of Sharpsburg will start another furnace next week. The plant has three blast furnaces, two idle all summer due to strikes, and the move will employ 150 more men and boys. Dn. B. M. Hawna, Eye, cnnomt Giavassvosstustyely Office, 720 Pena treet, Pittsburg, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Furnace Company
Sharpsburg
B. M. Hawna
Eye, Cn
Nomt
Giavassvosstustyely
Pena Treet
Pittsburg, Pa
War on Speak-Easies Initiates Broad Prosecution Drive
District Attorney Burleigh and police launch a crackdown on illegal liquor sales. Informants 87 individuals charged for selling without licenses, three arrested yesterday, with up to 500 warrants anticipated. Prosecutions target prior offenders as grand juries convene. Names include John Schultz John Harkins and Mra ONeill among those arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleigh
Beltzhoover
Ae Thone
John Schultz
Liberty and
Twenty-fifth Streets
John Harkins
Jones Avenue
M O'Neill
Mulberry Alley
Mra O'Neill
County Officials Clash Over Liquor Fee Commission
County Treasurer Bell and Controller Morrow say there was no controversy over Bell's commission on the city's liquor license fees. Bell claimed a right to the commission while Allegheny's attorney ruled in his favor. Morrow will deduct the commission and seek a court rule to withhold funds. Liquor fees total 297000 dollars. Bell's potential commission is just over 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Bell
Moreland
Allegheny
George Elphinstone
Mayors Name 50 Member Panel For Columbus Day Parade
Mayors Gourley and Kennedy will appoint a committee of 50 for the Columbus Day celebration on October 21. The group will include members from the Columbus Club Turners German societies and various Italian and civic groups. A meeting was held yesterday in the Mayor's office and plans for a parade are likely to be a feature of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley and Kennedy
Columbus Club
Turners
H. C. Bloodelapt
Gherman
Falls from heights leave three injured in Temperanceville and city
John Carlin dropped about 70 feet from the Panhandle bridge at Temperanceville and struck his head. He was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital with a slightly fractured skull but regained consciousness and asked for tobacco. William Wise broke his left leg in a fall from the Sixth street bridge. James Powell, 70, fell from a scaffold on Main street and suffered two broken ribs. recovery is unlikely due to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carlin
Panhandle
Temperanceville
Homeopathic Hospital
Carlin
William Wise
Sixth Street
James Powell
Main Street
Escape of Indiana Prisoner Recaptured Near Central Station
Edward Talbert, a lank Frankfort, Indiana man arrested in the city en route to Washington, escaped through an open door at Central station. Sergeant Gray fired a shot as two No. 3 engine company firemen pursued and recaptured him within two blocks. He is to be returned to Indiana today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
Edward Talbert
Frankfort
Ind
Washington
Robinson
Central Station
Tal
Cherry Alley
Gray
Elba Women in Trouble Over Disorderly Conduct Hearing
Alderman Gripp heard Mrs M. Cook and five other women wives of Elba Iron Works striking workers on a disorderly conduct charge. The women alleged harassment and objects being thrown at Mrs Cook while she attempted to use her yard or street. Decision reserved until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kent
Johanna Duick
Catherine Joyce
Alderman Gripp
M. Cook
Elba Iron Works
Elba Works
Night Fire Flares From Gas Leak Beside Fifth Avenue Cable
Fire jumped a gas main beside the Fifth Avenue cable tube at Boston Street last night, sending flames along the slot for about 30 feet. No suspension of service was needed. A locomotive on the Atlantic express derailed west of Columbus but stopped before a wreck, with passengers shaken and trains delayed several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Boston Street
Columbus
Ellwood City Builds School and Sewer Network
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, plans a 7000 dollar brick and stone schoolhouse and will lay three to four miles of sewer and water mains as part of its early development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Logan Found a Law and Carnegie Riot Trials
Prominent criminal lawyers engaged by the defense for Homestead millmen charged with murder aggravated riot and conspiracy. Major Montocth and Thomas Marshall join Brennen and Cox. Western lawyers Argo and Erwin assist. Arrests total 49 with extensive lists of indicted and arrested, including Hugh O Donnell John McLuckie and others. info dated August 27 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E A. Montocth
Thomas M. Marshall
Messrs
Brennen
Cox
Homestead
Argo and
Erwin
Hugh O'Donnell
Thomas H. Barnes
Elmer E. Bail
William Bayard
T. W. Brown
Thomas J. Crawford
George Champeno
Jack Clifford
Oscar Collesh
William McConegley
John Dierken
Patrick Fagan
W. H. Gatches
David Lynch
John Murray
John McLuckie
Hugh Ross
William T. Roberts
George Eyland
George W. Sarver
Punk McAllister
William Definer
Oden Shoemaker
Peter Moran
William H. Williams
Isaac Byers
Isaac Critchlow
Miller Colgan
John Coyle
Dennis Cueh
Michael Cummings
William Comba
Matthew Harris
Reid Kennedy
John Miller
O. & Seawright
M. H. Thompson
Martin Murray
Mark E Baldwin
John Edwards
John Fitzsimmons
James H. Hall
George W. Laughlin
Paddy McCoal
Peter Morris
Harry Buck
Michael Cash
Frank Clark
John Cochran
John Daly
James Dunn
Thomas Godfrey
Grant Hess
Hennesy
Thomas Kelly
H. H. Layman
Robert G. Layman
Jack Lazear
David Maddigan
Owen Murphy
John McGovern
William McLuckie
Peter Allen, Sr
Charles L. Atwood
C. P. Antes
Jack Bridges
Samuel Burkett
Robert Dalton
George Debolt
IF. Dunstan
Anthony Flaherty
James Flannegan
Evan Jones
E CG McVay
Captain Sanderson
W. Edward Wiliams
T. J. Conners
Matthew Foy
James Close
A Very Quiet Prisoner Hugh ODonnell Resigns
Hugh O Donnell's life in the County Jail proceeds with ordinary routine under Warden McAleese. He remains cheerful, has offered no complaints since incarceration, and displays notable neatness in dress while his wife Mrs. O'Donnell visits on regular days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh O Donnell
McAleese
O’donnell
Porter
No Change in Superintendents at Homestead Mill
Secretary Lovejoy of the Carnegie Steel Company said yesterday that reports Frick was dissatisfied with Homestead mill operations were untrue. He added there is no truth to any plan to change the superintendent, reaffirming satisfaction with Potter’s management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovejoy
Carnegie Steel Company
Frick
Mr. Lovejoy
Kennedy
Troops Stay at Homestead as General Wiley Rules
General Wiley urges keeping the Sixteenth Regiment on duty at Homestead amid labor strife. He doubts withdrawal while nonunion workers seek protection, and plans to spend time there next week. Reports of troops leaving sparked mob rejoicing that was halted when false. Chief McBroom discharged amid raid rumors and Pinkerton ties. 34 nonunion workers desert, including James Connell. Mass meeting planned at Homestead rink today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Pittsburg
Greenland
Homestead
McBroom
William McBroom
Coal and Tron
Munhall Station
Pinkerton Rifles
Cooper
Pinkertons
James Connell
Carnegie
Munhail
Fred Primer
Alderman King
Anulated
County Officials Testify Under Oath in Homestead Case
County Commissioner Mercer testified under oath about an interview claiming a grand jury leak in the Homestead riot and murder case. Commissioner Boyle admitted mentioning the leak to Mercer and named a grand juror who discussed the testimony. Editor L E Holden traveled east amid political tensions and free silver debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Boyle
Homestead
Beautiful Beyond Compare Pianos At Klebers Wood Street
A Kleber Brothers exhibition at H. Kleber & Bro. music warerooms No. 6 Wood Street presents Steinway Conover and Opera pianos alongside Vocalion organs. They claim unbeatable prices with no sharp tricks, drawing bulk piano and organ trade to Klebers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Steinway
Conover
Vocalion
Kieber Bros
Kiebers
Hoeveler Storage Will Contract for Cleaning and Moving
W. A. Hoeveler Storage Will clean houses for private families offices stores churches and similar. They offer moving in covered vans and promise removal of all annoyance. Seek Hoeveler moving vans and expert packers of silver glass china and other goods with storage rooms available. Telephone 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoeveler
Ourne
Postal Box Initiative Gains Ground in Pittsburg
Pittsburg residents embrace Postmaster General Wanamaker’s plan to deploy house mail boxes for home delivery and collection. McKean seeks box sizes and costs, with Washington citing a $1 price, while experts note time savings for carriers and potential ornamental options for homes and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wanamaker
McKean
Det
St. Louis
Harlow
Mr. McKean
Alam
Solid wear for school and street at low prices
French and British dress goods offered at per yard prices 25 cents to see, in double width rich wool fabrics. Sections list Homespuns diagonals English suitings storm serges Cheviots and similar materials in 75 cents to one dollar ranges.
Fabric names and prices in woolen range stocked
The listing notes many fabric types such as Matelase Moire Ombre Swivel Crystals Reps Twills Armure and more in blue black and jet. Prices range from 56c to 75c and up per yard, with wide all wool rich fabrics highlighted.
Excursion to Newark and rail rates for German Catholic Convention
Railway excursion tickets will be sold on September 24 25 and 2 cents good to return until October 3 at half rate for travel to Newark New Jersey to attend the German Catholic Convention of America.
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Harrity
Hou
John Dalzell
Diamonds
Mrs. Davis
George Grogan
D. Jordan
Barsey Davis
Washington Street
Fink
Davis
Morris Samuels
Mr. Davis
Chatham Street
Rain
Tge Grogan
Jordan
Grogan
Western Penitentiary
Phillip Tress
Grant Street
Eleventh Ward
Twelfth Ward
Shady Lane
Elba
Everson
Day
CABLE
Dispatch
Dispatch East Liberty
Logan
Westmoreland
H. C. Fick
Burgess McLuckie
James A. Logan
Westmoreland County
Armstrong
Conners
Sylvester Critchlow
Edward McVay
Charles Martz
George Debold
J. W. Kline
Jacob Stinner
Edward Burke
Martin Foy
Kline
William Foy
Silas Wayne
John Close
Wayne
Carnegie Company
Potter
Stillhunts Aid Democrats
L. E. Holden
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio
Cleveland
Farmers’ Alliance
Klebers
W. A. Hoeveler Storage
Louis
Dickson
Arona
KEW
Dry Gooda House
JOS, Horne & Co.s
Penn Ave
Perrin’s
Dent's
Mellor & Horne
Biber & Easton
Newark
Bronner Bros
Buffalo
Wren
Canton
Barnett
People’s Savings Bank
Si Fourth Avenue
Min‘s
James H. Aiken & Co
Edn Avenue
N. B
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield Street
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
LACE
Pennsylvania
Edward
Groetzinger
W. W. Dermitt & CO
Law Blank Publishers
Sixth Avenus
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