Murders, Detectives, and County Pressure in Washington County
A flurry of public demand follows the unsolved murder case of Reed in Litt Washington Pa. Citizens urge a high‑paid, capable detective, suggesting W B McBride, with county commissioners bearing expenses if needed. Reports note scarce detective presence and growing taxpayer friction as efforts continue. The piece also mentions forthcoming sales and railroad excursion notices amid local commerce chatter.
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Martin Reed
Washington
Gitrom
Washington County
Ron
Juba A. Orr
Reed
W. B. McBride
McBride
Stone Bridge work halts as machinery is removed
Tenospiring area shows heavy activity at the stone bridge with engines and derricks dismantled for shipment. The Miller property walls rise and a three story block is planned at Market and South streets. Foreman Charles Dubbs was injured when a rope snagged, crushing him against timber. he was hospitalized with serious injuries but no bones broken.
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Taki Ag
Belgg
South Street
Baer
Joseph Hreining
Sothton
Beta Dons
Exoy
Wibis
Phrick
Charles Dubbs
Didie
Elork
Mr. Dobbs
Alumni Banquet Heads to Wheeling Park Amid Local Night Scene
Wheeling encampment officers named for the term include Albert M. Jones as Chief Patriarch and O. J. Morrison as High Priest. The Rheinmasis Kreiger Verein from Pittsburgh visits Wheeling Park by special train for fraternal observance while St Stephen's German Protestant church hosts a garden gathering at Seibert's Garden and local lodges elect officers for the year. Large crowds in New Martinsville celebrate the Democratic nominee with fireworks and marching bands as party activity stirs across the region.
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Wheeling
Tec 9
Onsulog
Albert M. Jones
O. J. Morrison
Harry Radcliff
W. H. Bono
A. L. Kelly
Jacob Morris
Martinsville
Democrats of
New Martinsville
Cleveland
Stevenson
Rheinmasis Kreiger-Verein
Pittabure
Pitesburg
H. Hen
Seibert's
St. Stephen's
Highth Ward
Seibert's Garden
Umhers
Fudge No
Nita
A. Stucky
V. Gh
Fe M. Smith
A. L. Treasures
Taco Morris
Ss. Darrah
Grand Lodge
Fiedfry Schul
Bezirks Turnfest set for Pittsburg with Wheeling tied entry
The Bezirks Turnfest of the Pittsburg district including Wheeling will be held at Pittsburg Kenney's Grove on the South Side over Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Wheeling participants and spectators depart on the 1 20 train tomorrow afternoon with an Opera House band escort from North Market street. Contests occur Tuesday and Thursday with a Wednesday picnic and individual Turners events.
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Wheeling Turners
Turners
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Kenney's Grove
Pan-Handle Road
Har
North Market Street
Hermann
Christ Schambra
Albert Fisher
Joe Jacobs
Frank Miller
Ed Brandfass
Herman Schambra
Edward Branfass
George Brandfass
Jon Kurta
Charles Miller
William Sulivan
Charles Woeber
Charles Suhnke
Harry Burkle
Charles Dittmarr
Frank Straub
Joseph Jacobs
Fourth of July Celebration Plans by Local Patriotic Groups
Dr Maylor ill so event lead is canceled. A live Fourth of July celebration is planned by the Patglotte Sons and Daughters of America with city wide invitations. The forenoon parade includes a flag presentation to City Hospital, then an open afternoon at Park and Selbeat's Garden, and a ball with ice cream at Lutz's on Market Street. The concert by the American Cornet band, parade route from Sixteenth Street to Market Street, and marshal briefing at 1603 Chapline Street are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patglotte Sons and Daughters of America
Patriotic Sons
Lutz’s Ball
Market Street
Iime
Sixteenth
Chapline Street
First Ward
Eoff
W. W. Rogers
Local man dies of heart paralysis after fainting at LaBelle landing
Jos Greer, about 70 and a veteran, collapsed at the LaBelle landing while with his son. Dr J H Pipes arrived too late. cause listed as heart paralysis. Deceased lived on Chapline street and was widely respected. Also Silas Straight, First ward resident, fell ill on Market street near Welty’s liquor store and died from heart paralysis. Local notices end with various advertisements and a garbled invitation at end.
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Jos. Greer
LaBelle Landing
J. H. Pipes
Green
Chapline Street
Twenty
Alias Straight
Silas Straight
First Ward
Market Street
P. Welty
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