The Daily News, July
10-28, 1914 |
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July 10 Mr. Hildinger Able To TalkLocal Man In Johnstown Hospital Takes a Little NourishmentDoes Not Know Fate of Others of PartyThis morning, on the day of his wife's funeral at Bedford Springs, John J. Hildinger, after almost five full days of unconsciousness, was able to talk to attendants at the Memorial hospital, Johnstown, according to a long distance telephone report to The Daily News at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. It was stated that Mr. Hildinger is improving, almost hourly; that he speaks a few words to the attendants and that he is able to take a little nourishment. Mr. Hildinger has not been informed of the terrible result of the accident &endash; how his beloved wife had died and was buried today at Bedford, and of Mr. and Mrs. James Topley and Dollie Price being in their graves. Physicians have greater hopes than ever of his recovery. He will not be told of the tragic death of four members of the party as long as the sad intelligence can be kept from him. Mrs. Hildinger's funeral was held at Bedford at 10 o'clock this morning. Mrs. George Lucas, a niece of Mrs. J. M. Hedding, Mrs. Hildinger's mother, received a shock late yesterday when a telegram notified her that her sister, a Mrs. Price, of Roanoke, Va., was seriously ill. Mrs. Lucas left for the Virginia city at 2 o'clock this morning, but since her departure a telegram informed the Hildinger children that Mrs. Price had been successfully operated on, and that she would recover.
Woman Is Charged With Child MurderFifteen Witnesses To Be Heard By Mansfield Tonight.Ivko Pavolich, a young foreign woman, who resides in Fourth avenue between Locust and Tube Works street, was arrested last night and charged with murder. It is alleged that the woman killed her baby at birth, on the night of July 4, or the morning of July 5. The information was made against the woman by constable Charles Moore, following an investigation of complaints filed by women and others who live near the home of the Pavolich woman. The body of the baby has not been recovered. About 15 witnesses are to be heard in alderman Mansfield's court this evening. The woman denied to neighbors tha she had given birth to a child. |
July 11 Inquest Says Auto Went 60 Miles An HourCondition of John Hildinger Remains About the Same Today.Coroner Holds Inquest At Johnstown This MorningJOHNSTOWN, Pa., July 11. &endash; That Mr. and Mrs. James Topley and Mrs. J. J. Hildinger, of McKeesport, came to their deaths as a result of reckless driving on the part of James Topley, owner of the automobile that was wrecked last Sunday, near Stoyestown, Somerset county, was the verdict rendered today at an inquest conducted by Coroner C. A. Fitzgerald, in this city. Little Dollie Price, the other victim of the auto accident did not die in Cambria county. It was shown that the speedometer registered 60 miles an hour. Mr. Hildinger, who is a patient at the Memorial hospital here, is improving, being conscious at intervals, but his recovery is still very much in doubt. Mrs. Casper Lowery, of Everett, Pa., another of these injured in the wreck, left the hospital today.
Hum Of Machinery At East PittsburgPeace Is Welcomed In District Where Strike Prevailed.It is reported some of the old workmen of the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing company at East Pittsburg, when they returned to work today, were informed that they were discharged. Several hundred men, anxious to get back their old places, and not wanting to wait until Monday, the time fixed to return to work, went into the plant today. Everything was quiet in the streets of East Pittsburg today and the hum of the machinery and the din in the different shops is familiar music for the townspeople again. The special watchmen left the plants last evening. The deputy sheriffs alone are guarding the property of the company. The strike headquarters was deserted today, there being no need for the presence of the leaders, now that the strike is over. They had been working day and night during the past weeks, and were kept busy looking after the affairs of the strike. Credit reflects upon them for preserving peace and order during the tense periods which marked the early stages of the trouble. At the tabernacle, Turtle Creek, this evening the employes of the Westinghouse companies will hold a meeting and vaudeville show. There will be an orchestra, a number of singers and vaudeville artists present to entertain the workmen. In addition, Emil Seidel, former mayor of Milwaukee, will speak. |
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July 13 John Hildinger Is Excited By CallersPhysicians Decide To Permit No More Visitors At Bedside.John J. Hildinger. who was badly injured in an auto accident near Stoyestown a week ago, yesterday at the Memorial hospital, Johnstown, recognized his employer, G. W. C. Johnstown, but a few minutes after Mr. Johnston left the institution he became much excited and violent, according to a report from Mr. Johnston's office today, where it was stated that a number of visitors from this city had called as Mr. Johnston was leaving. At the Johnstown hospital it was said today that Mr. Hildinger was fully conscious yesterday and for the first time since the automobile accident a week ago he asked for his wife. He does not know that she is dead. Today no one is permitted to talk with him. His recovery is likely, it was said at the hospital this afternoon. Physicians have decided to keep all visitors from Mr. Hildinger for some time. At Mr. Hildinger's home in Hazel street it was stated that his condition today was reported much better than it was late yesterday, but that there was talk of again sending a specialist to him. A remarkable feature of the accident of a week ago is that the big touring car the fatal ride was taken in is in excellent condition. The car was brought home by Fred Crozier, a partner of Mr. Topley. It is said that the car is but slightly damaged insofar as the machinery is concerned and when placed on the road and the electric starter applied it was able to run. The gasoline tank and gearing wheel was not damaged at all and Mr. Crozier says that for three or four hundred dollars the automobile can be made as good as new. It cost about $2,500. |
July 14 Mr. Hildinger Is Slightly ImprovedWord from the bedside of John J. Hildinger, who has been in the Memorial hospital at Johnstown since July 5, when he was badly injured in an automobile accident near Stoyestown, is to the effect that he is slightly improved today. Kansas Man Asks About HildingersHaving read in a Kansas paper of the automobile accident in which Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hildinger were injured, the latter dying later, Charles Hildinger, of Erie, Kansas, wrote to mayor Cauffiel, of Johnstown, asking for more information concerning the Hildinger family. The letter was referred to Mayor Lysle, who will give the Kansas Hildinger the address of the local family of that name. The Kansas man thinks he is a relative.
To Make Photo Play Here In M'KeesportLocal Man Has Written the Scenario of a Comedy Drama.Close on the announcement that moving pictures are to be taken of the swimming pool some time this week, comes the news that a photo-play by a local writer is to be produced here, the first scenes of the play to be filmed next Thursday. The picture will be shown at the Lyric theater, after which it will be sent out on the circuit throughout the country, and local views will be shown for thousands of "movie" fans. These two pictures will certainly give McKeesport a prominent place on the "movie" map. "The Aspirants" is the subject of the picture to be taken here, and it is written by Charles Lange, a member of the 1914 class of the McKeesport high school. It is a comedy, said to be filled with rollicking good humor. The play will be directed by Mark Scot, who will also take the leading part, while Miss La Moree will be the heroine. The Lion film Manufacturing company is the firm that has chosen McKeesport as the scene for a motion picture play. The action in the play will take place out of doors, several scenes being taken at Olympia park. The day for the moving pictures at the pool has not been announced but will likely be next Saturday.
Pittsburg Game Is Prevented By RainRain today again prevented the game at Forbes field between the Pirates and Brooklyn. Showers continued all day long and the field was not in condition for play. The announcement is made that the Corsairs and Dodgers will play off the postponed game on Thursday of this week, when there will be a double-header. There will also be a double-header on Saturday between the Pirates and Giants. American league &endash; St. Louis at Philadelphia, rain. American league &endash; Chicago at New York, rain. |
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July 15 Hildinger's Condition Much Improved TodayA report from the Memorial hospital at Johnstown today concerning the condition of John J. Hildinger, of this city, who was hurt over a week ago in an auto accident, is to the effect that Mr. Hildinger continues to improve and that he is able to talk. He has several times talked of his work in the city, and the attending nurses say he is conscious much of the time. He has not been told any of the details of the accident. Motorcycle Cop Has Traveled Many MilesMotorcycle Officer Hlavaty, who has been on the job since the new position was created by the city commissioners, has been unusually active. He has traveled over 1,500 miles on the machine and has likewise demonstrated that the new job is of great benefit to the department. Since taking up the position, Officer Hlavaty has been responsible for the arrest of several speeders. A speedometer is in plain view on the front of the motorcycle and the rider is able to see at a glance just how fast automobilists or motorcyclists are going when he makes an arrest.
Milkman Is Fined By Mayor LysleGeorge Myceko of Snake Hollow, a milk dealer, was given a hearing at Central police station this morning on a charge of selling milk that did not contain the required percent of butter fat. He was prosecuted by Meat and Milk Inspector Nels Leadman and the hearing was conducted by Mayor George H. Lysle. Myceko was dismissed upon payment of costs, but warned that if arrested again he would be severely dealt with.
Former Officers Are After PositionWhile the city commissioners haven't filled the vacancy on the police department which was caused by the dismissal of Patrolman Burns, several applications for the position have been made and among them are William Stewart and Joseph Wagner, former officers who were dropped from the roll when the new commissioners elected policemen a few months ago. |
July 16 Hildinger Better and ImprovingThe condition of John J. Hildinger, who is at the Memorial hospital, Johnstown, because of injuries sustained in an auto accident 10 days ago, is today reported to be excellent. Mr. Hildinger continues to improve and generally it is thought he will recover. Mr. Hildinger's case is one of the most remarkable in the history of the institution. He has not yet been told of the death of his wife and three others from injuries received in the accident.
Specials At O'Neil's
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July 17 Mr. Hildinger Not Yet Out Of DangerHe Is Reported To Be Delirious Much of the Time.Word from the Memorial hospital at Johnstown today is to the effect that John J. Hildinger, hurt in an auto accident on July 5, is not yet out of danger. He is reported to be delirious a good deal of the time. Mr. Hildinger frequently asks for his wife, but attendants fear to tell him of her death. On other occasions he talks about his businessin this city and asks for relatives and friends. He knows that he was hurt in an automobile accident, but has no clear idea of how it happened. At the hospital it was stated that there has been no decision concerning an operation. The physicians are certain of but one thing, and that is that Mr. Hildinger's condition is still dangerous.
SATURDAY'S SPECIALHome dressed chickens, 20c
lb. UNITED BUTER CO. (adv.) 1t-fp-c 506 Fifth Ave. "CAPRICE" The well-known play, featuring Mary Pickford, at the Altmeyer tomorrow(adv.) 1t-fp-c Herrline Will Not Settle CaseDamage Suit Will Now Be Taken To The Supreme CourtCharles Herrline, who was some weeks ago awarded a verdict of $4,000 for injuries sustained on a small bridge crossing Gas steet and who, it had been reported, was ready to settle with the city for $1,500, has refused to accept that sum. The case will now be taken to the supreme court by Solicitor Newlin. Attorneys for Herrline, it was reported, were ready to settle the case and the city commissioners passed a resolution to pay them $1,500, but when a check was tendered it was refused. Herrline was hurt about three years ago. He is said to have at first stated that rotten boards had permitted him to fall through the bridge and on another occasion that there was a hole in the structure, through which he fell because he was not able to see it for shadows thrown by a tree and a pole. The city solicitor feels that the city has a good chance to win the case in the higher court. Coroner's Inquest Here Next TuesdayDeath of Little Rosa Davis Will Be Probed By Officials.An inquest into the death of little Rosa Davis, who was run over by an automobile and killed on Thursday, June 18, will be held next Tuesday at 2 o'clock at Central police station. Chief Deputy Coroner George Ambrose will likely conduct the inquest. Deputy D. M. Kier was in McKeesport yesterday subpoenaing witnesses. The Davis girl, who was only 7 years old, died at the McKeesport hospital at 7 o'clock on June 18, having been run over at 5:15 o'clock on Fifth avenue in front of the Dreamland theater by an automobile driven by Samuel Lichenstein. He claims that he was not traveling at an excessive rate of speed, and all of the witnesses, except one, agreed with him. Thomas Davis, of 620 Fourth avenue, is father of the girl. |
July 20 Mr. Hildinger's Condition UnchangedA report from the Memorial hospital at Johnstown is to the effect that the condition of John J. Hildinger, who was hurt in an auto accident neat that city on July 5 is unchanged. Mr. Hildinger continues to have periods of consciousness and at times he is delirious. Physicians and friends still hold hope for his eventual recovery.
Service Held In Youghiogheny River In Eleventh Ward.Numerous spectators, the estimates ranging from two to five thousand, were present yesterday afternoon at the baptismal service held by the McKeesport Apostolic Holiness church in the Youghiogheny river in the Eleventh ward, at the foot of Sill avenue. Eight candidates were baptized by the rev. J. L. Sutton, the evangelist, who has been conducting special meetings in the tent at the corner of Evans avenue and Huey street. This denomination does not prescribe immersion as the only correct form of baptism, the form being left to the candidate. The candidates yesterday were all immersed. From all parts of the city, representing all denominations and persons of no creed or belief, the spectators lined the banks of the river for many yards. Many had come from curiousity and for the novelty of the thing; but htere was no disorder evident at any time. The evangelist said he has never seen such a large and orderly crowd at any baptismal service during his many years of service as a preacher. The Rev. C. C. Beatty, the pastor, and the evangelist both spoke briefly, explaining the creed of their church. "We are accused of being holy rollers," said the evangelist. "We plead guilty to the first part of the name, we aim to be holy, but we are not 'rollers.'" The meetings in the tent in South Evans avenue near Huey street will continue until the end of this month.
NOTICE PAINTERSSpecial meeting this (Monday) evening at 8 o'clock in hall on Market street, to take action on the death of Brother George F. Geoff. O. C. Ward, President |
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July 23 Hildinger's Condition Is Worse TodayHis Daughters Are Called From This City To His BedsideBrain Injured, But No Apparent Fracture Is ApparentThe condition of John J. Hildinger, injured in an auto wreck on July 5, is reported not good today at the Memorial hospital, Johnstown, where he has been unconscious most of the time since the accident that turned a happy home-coming into a tragedy and took the lives of Mr. and Mrs. James Topley, Mrs. Hildinger and Dollie Price. Mr. Hildinger's condition was such last night that word was received in this city calling his two daughters, Miss Virginia Hildinger and Mrs. Tomas Baird to his bedside. Charles Hildinger, of Trenton, N. J., a brother, is also reported to be at the hospital. G.D. Herring traveled there with the Hildinger girls. The following special was received today from Johnstown: Although he is conscious at times, the recovery of John J. Hildinger, of McKeesport, one of the victims of the automobile accident at Stoyestown, July 5, is by no means assured, according to Memorial hospital surgeons. After a restless night and a period in which he appeared to be in a stupor, the patient was sleeping this forenoon. It is possible that his removal to a Pittsburg hospital will be arranged by a brother, Charles Hildinger of Trenton, N.J. Hildinger has had violent periods and at no time has rallied to the extent that he could recognize friends or relatives, though they are not permitted to talk with him. It is believed there is a serious injury to the brain, although no fracture is apparent. |
July 24 Mr. Hildinger To Go Under Knife TodayNoted Surgeon of Pittsburg To Perform the OperationJohn J. Hildinger, of this city, will this afternoon undergo an operation at the Memorial hospital, Johnstown, with Dr. T. S. Anderson, noted Pittsburg surgeon, performing it. The decision to operate on Mr. Hildinger, who has been unconscious most of the time since July 5, when he was injured in an auto accident near Stoyestown, was reached this morning. Surgeons and physicians became satisfied that Mr. Hildinger had no chance of recovery without an operation. His head is to be opened, after which the surgeons will be in possession of more knowledge of his case. Mr. Hildinger's daughters and his brother, Charles Hildinger, are still at his bedside. His condition the past 48 hours has been critical. |
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July 25 Operation Upon Hildinger Is Not A SuccessHospital Physicians Fear He May Not Survive the DayOperation Showed Brain To Be Badly DerangedJOHNSTOWN, Pa., July 25. &endash; John J. Hildinger is not expected to live through the day. His condition has been growing worse every hour since the operation late yesterday afternoon and at 2:30 o'clock today he was sinking and there remained but a spark of life in his badly bruised and lacerated body. Physicians say only his wonderful vitality is keeping him alive and there is little hope that he will survive the day. As a last effort to bring Mr. Hildinger back to a consicous state and save his life, an operation was performed at the Memorial hospital in Johnstown yesterday afternoon. Mr. Hildinger was placed on the operating table at 2 o'clock and a piece of his skull two inches square was removed. The operation was performed by Dr. Hartley Anderson, noted surgeon of Pittsburg, who has been attending the patient since shortly after the accident. He was assisted by Drs. J. W. Jefferson and Robert Davis, of Johnstown. The surgeons found that the brain had been badly deranged and jumbled, a portion that should be in the back of the head having been forced to the front. It was several hours after the operation before Mr. Hildinger came out of the anesthetic. The surgeons found that the skull had not been fractured in the slightest. Mr. Hildinger's case has proved one of the most unusual in medical annals. Following the accident and a preliminary examination, it had been felt that he would either regain consciousness within a week or succumb to his injuries. He did neither. It is now three weeks all but a day since he was thrown from the car of James Topley and rendered unconscious. For days he was quiet, but after the first week he frequently became delirious, and it was at times necessary to strap him to his bed. |
July 28 Mrs. Mary SnyderAt the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Myers, of Homestead, last Saturday evening, Mrs. Mary Snyder died after an extended illness of a complicaiton of ailments, aged 76 years. Mrs. Snyder was born at Stoyestown, somerset county and came to McKeesport 36 years ago and resided here for several years. She is survived by five children, viz: William J., Samuel F., and howard Wesley Black and Mrs. Norman Leech, all of this city, and Mrs. Samuel Myers, of Homestead; also by 24 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The funeral services were held last evening and th burial was in Versailles cemetery at 10:30 this morning, the Rev. A. A. DeLarme, pastor of the First Baptist church of this city, officiating. David Brown ThompsonDavid Brown Thompson, 26 years old, died last evening at 7:25 o'clock at the home of his mother, Mrs. A. F. Thompson, rear 706 Grandview avenue, of a complication of ailments. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elsie May thompson; two daughters, Dale and Hazel; his mother, Mrs. A. F. Thompson; five sisters, miss Rhoda Thompson, Mrs. John T. Ehrhart. Mrs. Warren Leffard, Mrs. H. S. Shupe, Mrs. T.R. Prescott, all of McKeesport. He was a member of the Beulah Park M. E. church, where the funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, with the Rev. O. G. Cook in charge. The body has been taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Warren Leffard, of 706 Grandview avenue, where it may be viewed by friends. Interment will be made at Richland cemetery. Mr. Thompson was born in Fayette county, the son of the late . F. Thompson, but at the age of one year he was taken to the Ninth ward, this city, and has resided thre ever since. Hildinger FuneralThe funeral of John J. Hildinger was held last night at his late home, 701 Hazel street, with the Rev. J. F. Heckert in charge. The members of McKeesport commandery 86, Knights Templar, conducted their services at 8:30 o'clock. Mr. Heckert paid a tribute to the life and character of Mr. Hildinger, who had been an active member and official of St. John's English Lutheran church. The quartet of the church and the Knights Templar male quartet sang appropriate selections. The body was shipped at 7:45 o'clock this morning to Dubois, where interment will take place tomorrow morning. Card of ThanksI desire to extend my sincere thanks to my friends and neighbors who kindly assisted me in my late bereavement, the death of my beloved wife, Mrs. Mary Emma Bradley. Also wish to thank Rev. Cook, of the Beulah Park M. E. church, the Lap Mill department of National Tube Works and for the beautiful floral offerings. (adv.)1t-p GEORGE BRADLEY |