Inspector McAleese Leads In Race Amid Denials
The text notes Inspector McAleese remains favored by the Prison Board as a likely candidate, with several new names expected but no strong opposition seen. It mentions Weir denying a quarterly committee assertion and reports on the missing Fitzsimmons with little credible development, suggesting he may flee toward Mexico or South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavers
Oxtermaier
Inspector McAleese
Weir
Te Disratcu
Deniec
Fitzsimmons
Mrs Fitzsimons Guilty In Murder Trial Second Degree
The court found Mrs Lucvn R Fitzsimmons guilty of murder in the second degree. Judge Ewing instructed the jury as to possible verdicts and a new trial motion by counsel is anticipated. Separate trial proceedings for Charles M Clark Emma Clark and Gera Wratt as accessories after the fact to Detective Gittinson’s murder began with testimonies from Prosecution and defense teams and multiple witnesses including Detective Murphy and Rosa Trowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucvn R. Fitesimmons
Fowing
Gilkinson
Murphy
Fitestuimons
Fonmann
Charles M. Clark
Emma Clark
Gera Wratt
Clarks
Fitzsimmons
Jeb
Wirkinson
Robb
Deective Pr. Murphy
Gilfingen
Clark House
Chark
Clack Howse
Ted Fitzsimmons
Schmidt
Clark
Rosa Trowd
Cark
Pittshowers
Anatelel
Belizboorer
Fitzstmmers
Fitzehamions
Charles M.clark
Aralele
At & O'Chuck
Ifiret
Ron Live
Gotreth Gulder Returns as Conference Debates Women’s Role
Gotreth Gulder attends the German MLE conference in Cincinnati where the question of women’s rights in the church faces strong opposition. Gulder is elected a delegate to the Geneva Conference to be held in Onna Nol next May where votes on granting women a veto are expected. The conference majority opposes a veto though a three-fourths vote is required for security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotreth Gulder
Cincinnati
Gulder
Onna
Nol
Sid
Mail Carrier Injured After Crossing Tracks
Thomas Scott, a Union Gepet mail carrier, was struck by a passing shift of a train yesterday. He suffered injuries, received treatment, and was transported to Westagin Hospital before being moved to his home at Meteor Street No 9 last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Scott
Union Gepet
Petting
Rengion
Westagin Hospital
Meteor Street
Fatal Pittsburgh wreck. twelve hurt in work-train collision
A fogbound freight collision near McKim station on the Pittsburg and Western Railroad killed six outright and injured a dozen others, including laborers in a ballast train. Engineer John Houghton died in the disaster, bodies recovered, inquest planned, and hospital treatments ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
McKim Station
John Voughton
Joe Tubenisil
Matt Gertesch
Joan Winner
John Ofsice
Jmin Tork
Jim Salvoy
Atmi
North Scwinkler
Lake Superior
McKim
F. H. Willard
Charles Stewart
Houghton
Charles Beatty
Inez
Patton
Robinson
Train Death Triggers Massive Crowd at Bennett Station
The collision’s force stirred widespread shock among company workers and Engineer Houghton’s acquaintances. Upon the funeral train’s arrival at Bennett station, about 1,000 people gathered on the platform and at the depot as the casket was moved to his home where his wife and children awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton
Bennett Station
Lawrenceville protests high car fare at Sharpsburg bridge
Lawrenceville residents plan an indignation meeting at McCandless School to protest 10 cent fares on the Sharpsburg bridge route versus 8 cents on the Pittsburg Traction line. A protest committee will file formal grievances with company officials as Henry Gramm leads the movement amid talk of a rival line cutting fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCandless School
Eighteenth Ward
Citizens' Traction Company
Lawrenceville
Sharpsburg Bridge
Pittsburg
Sharpsburg
Henry Gramm
Duquesne Line
Pittsburg Traction Company
Tney
Will Fliet No More and a Defaulter's Acquaintance
Jalin Cunningham, a young woman arrested with A. W. Gilleland, was placed on a Western train after a Boise City ticket expired. Officials believed she paired with Gilleland at Philadelphia, but learned she merely met him on the train to Pittsburg. Superintendent Weir sought an extension with Passenger Agent Watt. Cunningham thanked officials and departed, claiming she would not return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jalin Cunningham
Tnion Station
A. W. Gilleland
Boise City
Idaho
Gilleland
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Weir
T. E. Watt
Mysterious Death After Railroad Collision Near Twenty-Eighth Street
A man believed to be A E McGarvey was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad train last night and died en route to hospital. His body is in the morgue, with letters to Edward McGarvey of Seattle indicating he left letters from Berwindale Glenhope and Karelians. The man, about 32, 5 feet 8, 150 pounds, light complexion, sandy hair and mustache, wore a brown and black frock coat and no hat. Identification pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. McGarvey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Twenty-eighth Street
Edward McGarvey
Seattle
Washington
Berwindale
Glenhope
Karelians
Clearfield County
Typewriter company formed to manufacture Daugherty instrument
The Daugherty Manufacturing Company was organized at the Seventh Avenue Hotel to build a patented typewriter invented by J D Daugherty of Kittanning. David McCargo presided. directors include E Kitzmiller Henry Metzger B Fors F R Dravo J B Smith George R Reese Joseph Bultingtoe and James D Daugherty with Henry Warner named president. Factory to be at Kittanning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Thieves Try to Rob Bellefield Residence on Craig Street
Thieves made an unsuccessful attempt to rob W. C. Wilkins of Bellefield last evening. They entered via a rear cellar window and a suspect fell over a box, drawing noise that Mrs. Wilkins heard. Special Officer Mc Laughlin is investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Street
Bellefield
Collided With The Law At City Hearings
A series of Alderman hearings reveal multiple assault and battery cases. George Day and Lovats Komoskis face charges, with warrants issued for arrest. Petor Thomas and Frank Katerer await bearings on peace and assault charges. Louis Warren, a youth, is jailed for theft from Grove’s toy store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Ratcher
Alderman McMasters
Louis Warren
Grove
Fifth Avenue
George O'Neill
Central Station
Thomas Fuanois
Old Avenue
Michael Otters
Thomas Hicks
Anid
Francia
Otters
Hicks
Local News Snippets Include Marriages and Theater Affray
Trinty-srvex marriage licenses reported yesterday. Miss Agnes Mullan of East street Allegheny and A F Ballinger aged 17 and 19 quietly wed at Cumberland Mo and returned forgiven. Turns matinee at Grand Opera House tomorrow marks 2006th Hazel Kirke performance with a souvenir for each attendee. A Grand Army initiation to Jeannette tomorrow night draws leaders from the city. Past State Commander Penniston Major W H Lambert to attend. A presentation of a cow was made to the Widows and Soldiers Home at Hawkins station by Post 41 G A L. Vincent Simon and Frederick Agile spoke. Mrs. Warner received the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Street
Manchester Electricauon
Agnes Mullan
East Street
Allegheny
A. F. Ballinger
Cumberland
Grand Opera House
Hazel Kirke
New York
Madison Square Theater
Grand Army
Jeannette
Penniston
W. H. Lambert
Tom Norrow
Local Woman Regains Sight After Cataract Removal
Mrs. Susas Cuianik of Altoona Pennsylvania had both eyes affected by cataracts. After the second operation by Dr. Sadler at 804 Penn Avenue she experienced complete relief from pain and immediate recognition of objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susas Cuianik
Altoona
Battle over unions roils city theater orchestras
Dispute pits M M P U allied to the American Federation of Labor against the Knights of Labor. Ambitious plans to recruit orchestras in major venues threaten to strike at the Exposition and may oust Knights of Labor musicians from city houses. Managers resist coercion while federation leaders promise rapid changes and broader capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Knights of Labor
K. of L
August Kreil
Pittabure
Kreil
Schwartz
Grand Opera House
Alvin
Tanner
Theatrical Attaches’ Organization
C. L. Davis
Mr. Davis
American Federation
Mr. Tanner
Davis
Meyer
Plate glass makers firm on prices despite foreign cuts
The plate glass manufacturers adjourned three days' ceasion at the Anderson Hotel after deciding no rate cut. American and French plate differed by cents per square foot before foreign cuts narrowed the gap, prompting a large New York order to a French factory. Treasurer Ford of the Pittsburg Plate Glass Co says American glass remains superior and not threatened by foreign competition though new firms may cut on price, with demand and stocks high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Hotel
New York
Ford
Pittsberg Plate Glass Company
Englishman James T Smith Inspects Pittsburgh Mills
James T Smith of London and Otis Steel of Cleveland led a party through Carbon Iron Works and other Pittsburgh mills to study improvements and consider future capital outlays. Accompanying him were Charles A Otia T Jopling L A Roby and local Niles Tool Works agent Robert A Bole. The group aims to persuade Smith to adopt local enhancements in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T.smith
London
England
Otis Steel Company
Cleveland
Duquesne
Charles A. Otia
T. Jopling
L. A. Roby
Robert A. Bole
Niles Tool Works
Morgan Engineering Works
Carbon Iron Works
Otis Steel
Urneye Park Bros
Jones & Laughlin’s
Smith
Pittsburg
Braddock and
Tin plate worker import agitation quells Niedringhaus bid
The agitation over Niedringhaus aims to import tin plate workers led a major manufacturer to abandon his plan. The Amalgamated Association list overwhelmed his argument that competent men were scarce, and he is believed not to pursue foreign labor again. Wallace Banfield & Co. of Irondale, Ohio, with a local firm, will build small tin plate plants. President Welhe stated the association will reserve its list of names and provide needed aid to manufacturers constructing plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niedringhaus
Amalgamated Association
Wallace
Association
Santi
Pittsburg Forge Produces Long Shaft At Verner Station
At Verner station the Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company is manufacturing a massive shaft, 20 feet long and 1744 inches in circumference, weighing 84 tons. The firm has many similar orders and remains busy. President Smith of the American Flint Glass Workers' Union is in Corning negotiating the glass strike, with reports of willingness to pay union wages to bulk brewers but reluctance to recognize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Smith
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Corning
Glass works to restart. Chambers stays director
Telegram from Jeannette reports the Chambers McKee glass works will start before October 5. James A. Chambers remains a director. I Sellers McKee is president, D Z Brickell vice president and treasurer, Thomas M. McKee secretary, John D. Jones manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Chambers
Chambers-McKee Glass Company
Jeannette
Chambers McKee Glass Works
Concern
I. Sellers McKee
D. Z. Brickell
Thomas M. McKee
John D. Jones
New Castle
Paper Makers Meet at Monongahela Hotel Conference
About a dozen manilla paper manufacturers gathered at the Monongahela Hotel to discuss prices and stocks. James Arkell reported the meeting aims to understand price levels without forming a trust, noting trade conditions are similar to last year and tariff effects are limited to chemicals leveraged by the Chemical Trust and Welsh Tin Plate Trust profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Monongahela Hotel
James Arkell
Canstobarie
Disratca
Chemical Trust
Tin Plate Trust
Pipe shipment boosts Hawaii water main project
American Tube and Iron Company, based in this city, fills 7500 feet of Matheson joint pipe for Hawaiian Construction Company in Honolulu. The pipe will lay a water main from Pearl City reservoir to the Peninsula, with an artesian well to ensure reliable water supply. Local manager R W Carroll notes growing South Pacific and Southern oil pipe business and broader use of wrought iron pipe in oil and gas development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tube and Iron Company
Matheson Joint
Hawaiian Construction Company
Honolulu
Pearl City
R. W. Carroll
South Pacific
Leechburg Foundry to Build Tinned Plate Plant for Wallace Firm
The Leechburg Foundry and Machine Company has a contract to construct a 240 boxes a day tinned plate plant for Wallace Banfield Co. J Reeves of Reeves Iron Works in Canal Dover plans four mills. Nine mills are projected locally. David Trevor Lewis reports potential investment with a new pickling machine that handles 15 to 200 tons daily and reduces labor by 500 percent using a single acid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leechburg Foundry and Machine Company
Wallace, Banfield & Co
J. Reeves
Reeves Iron Works
Canal Dover
David Trevor Lewis
Lewis Brothers & Co
Lewis
Printers Threaten One Day Strike Over Nine Hour Day
Job office printers not signed on scale plan to stop work after October 1. Weighs hours as the core dispute with employers. Union led by Joseph Eichbaum backs the demand for a nine hour day at current wages. Armer and Sachr and W G Johnston & Co considered action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cense
Joseph Eichbaum
Shaca
Armer & Sachr
Siapeanadie Ane
W.G. Johnston & Co
More Bricklayers Coming to Town
President Barnes of the Builders' Exchange met incoming Liederers at the Union depot from Philadelphia and expected more arrivals this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Builders’ Exchange
Union Depot
Philadelphia
Unsettled talks on Trefob printers scale and local mill news
Rumors of Merchants' mill at Beaver Falls starting circulate while Lindsay & McCutcheon expand puddling. Contracts awarded for rebuilding Youngstown Bridge Works. J Parster & Sons install boilers. Singer Nimick Co. set up saw plate mill housings. A new Amalgamated lodge forms at Martin's Ferry from Etna Tron and Stee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trefob
Beaver Falls
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Youngstown Bridge
J. Parster & Sons
Singer, Nimick £ Co
Martin's Ferry
Etna Tron
Stee
Four Charged in Oil Driller Robbery
Charles Painter John Goyus Mandie Wilson and Viola Jack were arrested by Lieutenant Denniston and Detective Robinson on complicity in robbing oil driller W N Miller who lost $200 after waking drunk in a Preston's Hotel room. A hearing is set for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Painter
John Goyus
Mandie Wilson
Viola Jack
Denniston
Robinson
W. XN. Miller
Miller
Preston
Lamp Explosion Victim Burns Woman at Home
Bertha Alipine of 429 Fifth Avenue suffered severe burns to the breast arms and hands when a swinging lamp exploded last night. Her sister smothered the flames with a rug but the victim endured intense pain from the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Alipine
Fifth Avenue
Safe deposit vaults offer protection for valuables
The Farmers' Deposit National Bank offers safe deposit vaults at 66 Fourth Avenue with rental boxes starting at $6. The ad also promotes MWE STYLES dongola button shoes for women at Simon's 75 Ohio Street Allegheny Pa with prices around $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Simon’s
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Dalzell Democrats Plan State Convention Events
The Democratic Clubs of Allegheny County held a meeting led by W J Brennen to finalize arrangements for the State Convention of Democratic Societies next week. The program includes an Old City Hall gathering, speeches by A P Gorman and Robert E Wright, a Mayflower excursion, and a 1,000 delegate turnout with entertainment at Monongahela House. The Randall Club outlined hospitality and listed delegates and alternates for the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Clubs
Allegheny County
W. J. Brennen
Democratic Societies
Mr. Brennan
J. J. Miller
Old City Hall
Lafayette Hall
A. P. Gorman
Maryland
W. D. Wilson
West Virginia
Robert E. Wright
A. L. Tilden
James Kerr
J. H. Fow
S&s M. Wherry
J. C. Brown
M. F. Walker
J. J. Maloney
Monongahela House
Second Brigade
Randall Club
F. J. Weixel
D.C Cawley
J. P. Flemng
J. E. McCrickart
J. B. Larkin
J. M. Guffey
H. Handel
P. W. Guthrie
John O'Neil
F. L Gosser
J. FE. O
J. K. Jacoba
C.A. Fagan
A. Mammaux
W. J. Curran
F. McKenna
F. Gwinner
T. PD. Casey
J. F. Scott
A. J. Barr
E. J. Frauenheim
L. Cella, Jr
Z. C. Robinson
Joe Cameo
William Guckert
W. N. Ogden
D.C. Cowley
L. Mellon
H. Kunkel
J. McCosker
C. B. Scott
Chambers McKibben
W. C. Bryson
J. J. Fletcher
George B. Kuntz
Joseph Fuhrer
B. J. Foley
A. B. Kennedy
Thomas
O'Neil
J.P. Rourke
W. C. Goisford
H. A. Orth
F. A. Booth
A. Searn
M.W. McClellland
G. Fitzsimmons
Thomas Donohue
F. J. Rutledge
George Hopper
Fred Manley
State ticket uninjured after Scranton delegate return
Scranton delegates returned home while Robinsonites and Dalzell supporters assessed the vote. Interviews showed sectiona l feeling fading as old and new clubs prepared to work for the party. Leaders praised Dalzell speech and predicted unity and renewed vigor in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Robinsonites
Dalsell
Warmeastie
Stone
McKeesport
Kittanning Club
Robinson
S Ofall
Dalzell
Warren
Coatzell
Dalzeh
Warmcastle
Major McDowell
Sharon
Frank Case
Inis
Gregg
Morrison
Harry Paul
Holliday
Common Council
Pearson
John Bradley
Haa
Mfe
Burke Hoodooed in Scranton Delegates Battle
A Scranton controversy centers on Jim Burke, praised yet hoodooed by a Pittsburgh artist who bears a strong likeness to him. A Du Bois delegation incident shows tensions as Burke fails to secure votes he sought, while the artist rebuffs delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican League
Jim Burke
Burke
Beranton
Pitteburg
Urke
Scranton
du Bois
Adolph
Vacancies Committee to Decide on Democratic Ticket Move
The Vacancies Committee appointed by County Chairman Brennen will meet this afternoon at Brennen's office to assess the advisability of filling vacancies on the Democratic county ticket. Brennen, interviewed yesterday, declined further comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennen
War veterans clubs expanding in Pittsburgh area
Four Gregg and Morrison war veterans' clubs are formed with more expected by Saturday. Major Denniston, chair of the temporary central group, notes two clubs in Allegheny and others in Pittsburg wards. Clubs must have 25 members to delegate to a permanent central meeting likely next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg
Denniston
Allegheny
Pittsburg
East End
Comple
McKinley Favorite in West Based on Mercer Observation
Colonel B H Mercer of Philadelphia, in Darton on a return trip through the West, says McKinley will win the tariff debate. He predicts Campbell’s inability to reach audiences and notes a local bet of 100 to 30 in Payton, Campbell’s stronghold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Darton
B. H. Mercer
Philadelphia
Seventh Avenue
West
Mercer
Campbell
Payton
Proceedings Against Raystown Company Store Debated
Harrisburg Sept 4 Special. Attorney General Hensel hears arguments in a case seeking forfeiture of the Rays town Branch Coal Company charter for alleged company store conduct. Witness James Dennithorn denies official ties. evidence suggests actions may concern the wrong firm. Public sentiment questions the law’s effectiveness against old company stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannisocae
Hensel
Raystown Branch Coal Company
Bedford County
John Deasna
James Dennithorn
United Colliery Company
New Jersey
W. C. Householder
Raystown
Battle With Alaska Indians Near Yukon Reported
A September 1 dispatch from Juneau says a band of hostile Chileans attacked a party of two whites and five Indians on the Upper Yukon. Several were killed. The party may include Ewing Earlscliff, Missouri journalist, Herbert Earlscliffe, an Englishman, and five Indians. Details are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portiana
Juneau
Alaska
Usate
Yukon
Ewing Earlscliff
Missouri
Herbert Earlscliffe
Kleber's musical house offers Steinway to Vocalion organs
At 506 Wood Street Kleber's reads like a piano and organ hub with Steinway Conover seven octave piano organs and Vocalion church organs. Every instrument carries an eight year warranty and the dealer pledges first quality at low prices over a nationwide reputation for fair dealing. Simon's at 79 Ohio Street Allegheny promotes STYLE and strength in music products. The Emancipation Proclamation drama featuring Abraham Lincoln comes to Grand Opera House next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hieber & Bro
Wood Street
Kleber
Reading
Steinway
Conover
Vocalion
Temple of Music
Palace of Music
Abraham Lincoln
Grand Opera House
Silks Fall and Winter Importations At Hucus Hackle
Hucus and Hackle announce new silk imports with rich stock including Black Brocades White Crepes and Bermuda shades. Highlights feature Black Silks from 85 cents to 3 dollars per yard plus Wedding dress fabrics and special values across Gros Grain Faille Rhadames and Crepe du Chene from Lyons looms. Corner Fifth Ave and Market St. se20-uwran
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
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Mrs. Fitzsimons
Clarks-Wyvatt
Charlie Clark
John Houghton Teaps
Trerinle
Buchanan
Ellwood
Jim Salvey
Geneva Hospital
Slippery Rock
John Houghton
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Dorener McCain
Beaver
Alreghesy Hospital
Allegheny General Hospital
Huselton
Pittsburg and Western Road
Willard
W. Hobinson
Will
Federation
South Pacific Islands
Wr. Millen
Meteor Organization
Dempsey
Considerabl
Mr. Arkell
Gowa
Randall
Veterans Rally
Fermton
Morrison Cross
Harrisburg
Simon's
Hucus & Hackle
Cor
Fifth Ave
Market St
Uwran
Silver Department
E. P. Roberts & Son
Market ST. Sole
The
Daughters of Liberty
Americus Council
Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
Reet ST
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