Millionaire Inmate At Allegheny Workhouse Reemerges In Pittsburg
A Pittsburg report says Jerome Murillo of New York and Peekskill was jailed with a woman claiming to be his wife after opium smoke arrests. He and companion Martin Gurrino faced a $100 fine or 90 days in the workhouse. Murillo’s wealth is described as substantial, with a family in business at Mulberry street, and he left home to “rough it” westward.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Jerome Murillo
New York
Peekskill-on-the-Hudson
Peekskill
Martin Gurrino
Murillo
George A. Moke
George Dudhill
Ruth Meredith
Ada Murillo
Lawrence Bartley
Gurrino
Mulberry Street
Jerome
Juror Milliken Defies Law By Moral Verdict View
Philadelphia judge rejects disqualification of Samuel Milliken a juror known for anti imperialist socialist ties and free trade views who claims juries may judge morality of law and would excuse himself from tariff or excise cases while insisting on serving in others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Holland
Samuel Milliken
United States
Milliken
Bull disrupts gospel wagon as organ music spooks crowd
A rough scene on Ridge avenue and Delmar street as a large bull charged a Gospel wagon led by Hudson Gregory after hearing organ music. The horse bolted, the crowd scattered, and Mounted Policeman Rensey halted the runaway horse after three blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ridge Avenue
Delmar Street
Hudson Gregory
Rensey
Roxhorenth
Mimsei
Dangerous Calling of Elephant Keepers and Their Risks
An eyewitness portrait of elephant handlers reveals constant danger, the rogue behavior of elephants, and the grim reality of lifetimes lived near massive beasts. It notes the high pay for skilled trainers, the perilous daily life, and the paradox of attachment and threat in circuses.
Noting the Bold Claim of Gayboy at the Reception
Gayboy boasts of impressing a striking woman with raven hair at a swell reception. The other man says he noticed it. The woman is Miss Linksigh, a female detective watching the jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayboy
Jove
Miss Linksigh
Chicago Tribune
Traveling Monarch Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria has traveled abroad more than any modern throne holder since his 1887 accession. He has spent 1,700 days abroad, about a quarter of his reign, earning him the nickname the traveler among his people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
Cost of Living High The Bureau Reports Rising Prices Since 1890
A Washington bulletin from the Bureau of Labor shows sustained price increases 1890 to 1904 across fuel clothing and most foods. Beef peaked in 1902 while corn and oats rose sharply. 1904 wholesale farm prices averaged 26.2 percent above 1890 1899 levels with hops in New York state up 96.2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Labor
New York State
Bones Found Behind Wall Near Oliver Avenue In Pittsburgh
Workmen widening Oliver avenue uncovered quantities of human bones hidden behind a stone wall. The bones are linked to Fort Duquesne burials including French soldiers Indians and the first Black wartime fighters. Locals recall Virgin Alley and later Oliver Avenue named for Harry Oliver. Tradition says bodies were dumped in holes in a graveyard after battles with Grant’s expedition. The origin and nationality of remains remain undetermined.
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Pittsburg
Oliver Avenue
W. E. Watson
William Eichbaum
Fort Duquesne
Harry Oliver
Maj Grant
Forbes
Grast Street
Curious will clauses stir Philadelphia readers
In Philadelphia the will of Charlotte D Sage reveals an odd provision bequeathing all her property to her sister on condition she allows their father Benjamin F Sage access to cigars and winter waistcoats he desires. The elderly man is known for his cigar habit and fondness for fancy waistcoats, a hobby he misses after his daughter limited his smoking for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charlotte D. Sage
Benjamin F. Sage
Miss Sage
Church Deed Restricts Instruments at Hartwick, Illinois
A Hartwick church deed from H. B. Smith forbids bringing any organ or instrument into the Christian church. If so attempted, the building and site would revert to opposing congregation members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Hartwick
H. B. Smith
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Edward B. Grossman & Co
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J. Monroe Davis
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Fairbury
Neb
Trave Marxs Desians
Cop
Varicuts &c
Mann
Scientific American
New York Urn & Co
Washington, D
P. Raymond
A. J. Sheldon
Duquesne
NILL
WLD PY
Lunes
Thos. Nelson
Diller, Nebr
Edwin L. Feese
Diller
Dr. Brock
Dr. Neely
Bixby's
Bank of Odell
H. Z. Diller
Diller Brothers
Frank T. Pearce
Dillbh
Nebraska
Rgooap
J. G. Neely
Neey
Wine OF
Neely’s Pharmacy
Marveline Co
Leavenworth
KAS
Neberws Pharmacy
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