Richard F Loper trial stalls as conspiracy question looms
The Richard F. Loper trial for conspiring with John Hopkins to defraud the People's Bank faced a tense moment as Judge Martin weighed whether a December 1895 note and related acts within two years could establish a conspiracy. Prosecution and defense debated admissibility, timing, and legal standards, with adjournment until tomorrow after the indictment and record were fully examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard F. Loper
John 8. Hopkins
People’s Bank
Borning
Martin
A. S. L. Shields
Loper
Hopkins
H. W. Williams
Guarantors’ Finance Company
Richard FE. Loper
the People's
Johan 8. Hopkinn
People's Bank
Rothermel
Williams
Shields
Commonwealth
Richard Loper
M. 8
Quay
Haywood
Biddle
Rotherme
Mr. Shields
Mr. Rothermel
Guarantors
Wurther
Solidated Traction Company of
New J
Guarantors’ Company
Mertin
Common Pleas Summary Delays and Names Noted in Court
Fragmentary record shows Deane and Stewart among names linked to a Common Pleas summary. The brief mentions seating and a reference to Ne 60, with unclear dates or actions due to damaged text.
Court No. 2 Obscure Ruling Noted in Hearing
A brief court item records an unclear session in court number 2. The fragment mentions a hearing and a ruling but lacks readable details about parties or outcomes.
Orphans Court in Bramn R. Eberhamila docket list
Court notices list estate proceedings with names such as Samuel C. Lewis, Michael A. Murphy, Conrad J. Cooper, Isaac Manafiel, Walter Yee and others. Court numbers 3 and 4 show judges Penrose and Ferguson Mitates, with parties including John Shaw, Edwin Peters, Matilda Thompson, Margaret Boaland, Caroline Lape and Elizabeth L. Shearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orobe
Hepa Mitaeet
Frank McCagh
Iloran
Rott
Anba B. Grove
Pau Will
Court List Sets Trial Dates for Range of Offenses
Criminal court list shows trial assignments in room 646 before Judge Stevenson. Defendants include Pidee, Hillery, McCarney for liquor violations and assault, Goldman for improper admnistration, Pelicott and Pea for adulterated cider, Simon for larceny, Horace G Hailerman, De Julius C for aggravated assaults, Mary Bak for assault, Raymond Iuttarella for air and battery, Frank Buck for assault, Lane W Schofield for adultery, Sem weptres for assault and false pretense, Marshal Prid for false pretense and forgery, Julia Glaser for adultery, Moorles and Walter G Rust for larceny, Julian Oliver for statutory offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Stevenson
Pidee i Falas
Iery
de Julius C
Bak
Mary
Iuttarella
Raymond
Buck
Frank
Eesault
Pridbem
Marshal
Glaser
Julia
Moorles
Rust
Walter G
Oliver
Julian
Statutory
Judgments Entered in Common Pleas Court List
Judgments were entered in the Common Pleas Court yesterday across multiple cases. Several defendants failed to appear or defend, with damages and judgments ranging from about $30 to over $5,000 in mortgage and note actions involving individuals and local firms. Domestic and business parties, including building associations and trust estates, appear in the docket alongside numerous non appearance and defense failures.
Want Their Offices Back in Ejectment Suit
Amicable ejectment actions were filed in Common Pleas Court by Girard Trust Company against Richmond M. Dukes Jr and Frederick B. Swope Jr, and by William Weightman against E O Thompsons Sons. Plaintiffs allege the defendants leased offices on the seventh floor of the Broad and Chestnut building, occupied for over a year, then defaulted on monthly rents beginning last month. The second suit claims tenants, who recently assigned for creditors, defaulted on $2,000 rent for April and May under a lease demanding $1,000 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Girard Trust Company
Richmond M. Dukes, Jr
Frederick B. Swope, Jr
William Weightman
E. O. Thompson
Companys
Broad and
Chestnut Streets
Rss
Philopatrian Contentions Appeal Election Challenge
Common Pleas Court heard arguments in a bill and demurrer to cancel the election of directors at the Catholic Philopatrian Institute. Plaintiffs contest the use of cumulative voting and claim the election should be set aside for irregularities. The defendants declined to answer and the court reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Bill
Jere O'Shea
Ignatius J. Horstman
John F. Mulherin
Walter R. Devlin
Thomas J. Flannery
Chris J. Wogan
Henry D.git
Dav J. Ryan
Catholic Philopatrian Institute
Two Assignments Recorded In Camden For Creditors
An assignment for the benefit of creditors by William H. Cole Jr. of Camden New Jersey a broker to Bern F Owens was recorded yesterday. It is dated the 34 instant and conveys two houses and on sixty three and one half at south of Girard avenue and about a lot on Lansdowne avenue west of fifty fourth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Cole, Jr
Camden
N. J
Bern
F. Owens
Borth
Girard Avenue
Lansdowne Avenue
Ifty-Fourth Street
Orphans' Court Opinion In McKeown Will Dispute
Judge Ashman filed an Orphans' Court opinion on the Mary McKeown will dispute. The case centers on a young woman’s will, claimed heirs, and appointed executor, with proceedings over production of the original will or letters testamentary and related probate powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashman
Orphans’ Court
Mary McKeown
Allen B. Borke Estate Adjudication Survives Challenge
Judge Henna fled an adjudication in the Orphans Court yesterday on the first account of Ann Elisabeth Borke et al executor of the Allen B. Borke estate the noted architect and builder who died in Trer 1800. The will bequeathed household effects to his surviving [illegible] and the court action centers on the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henna
Orphans’ Court
Ann Elisabeth Rorke
Allen B. Borke
Trer
Borge
Court No 5 Motion List in Early Morning Session
Court No 5 docket notes a current motion list building to a specified morning session. The fragment indicates items tied to ongoing proceedings and a procedural agenda without details on parties or outcomes.
Equity suit seeks personal liability of directors in trust fund case
In the Common Pleas Court a bill in equity seeks to compel trustees and the testator’s sons to answer for a claim against the estate. The judge rules distribution should proceed without further delay. A fund exists for distribution with claims totaling 102,131.12 awarded, leaving balance in executors’ hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horke
Alstriba
Estates Settled In Orphans Court Adjudications
Judge Hanna filed adjudications in two estates and Judge Ashmen in another. In the Lewis Havens estate $32,678.01 was distributed, while Eliza L Espysteeth’s estate distributed $12, and Anna Wilhelm’s estate awarded $41,849.96 to Margaretta N. Robertson, the testatrix’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Orphans’ Court
Lewis Havens
Eliza L. Espysteeth
Ashmen
Anna
Wilhelm
Margaretta N. Robertson
Testatrix
Supreme Court Decisions Reported From Harrisburg
The Supreme Court closed its term in Harrisburg with several opinions issued. Cases include Commonwealth vs. Anchor Building and Loan Assoc of York, Dauphin. Philadelphia, Morton and Swarthmore Street Railway Co. vs. Goneannae Darby. Irwin vs. Harris. Gable vs. City of Scranton. Kennedy vs. Alden Coal. McCormick vs. Sener. Blair vs. Boring & Reams. Baker et al. vs. Flick et al.. General Fire Extinguishers Co. vs. Magee Works. Rulings include affirmations, reargument denials, and stays until further orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
of Commonwealth Arts
Anchor Building and Loan Assoc
York
Dauphin
Philadelphia, Morton and Swarthmore Street Railway Company
Goneannae Darby
Philadelphia
Motion Toe Coh Aheek Saat and
Aiings
Irwin Va
Harris
Chester
Aan
Vulcan Iron Works
Luzerne
Gable
Pente Appeal
Clearfield
Kennedy
Alden Coal Cematche
McCormick
Sener
Blair
Boring & Reams
Baker Et al
Flick
Magee ‘Orks
Med
Hansell
Luxury in Diet From The Lancet Opinion Piece
The article argues that wealthy dining does not improve nutrition and that plain food is economically preferable. It questions the health value of champagne and oysters vs ginger beer and cockles, noting price rather than food value drives choices. It warns of excessive luxury in beverages and food, calling such indulgence more mental than bodily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arreen
RODE BULLBACK OVER GUAM BY GUAM GOVERNOR SHROEDER
Governor Seaton Schroeder of Guam rode a native bullback to tour the island after a hurricane. He reports improved conditions, inspected roads, and notes Pago town was destroyed with little rebuilding. Spring rains began and many residents moved to Agana for shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Seaton Shhroeder
Guam
Washington
Hackett
Shroeder
Scroeder
Bullback
Pago
Agana
Vicar Scrubs Floor In London Church Scheme
The Rev Richard Free, vicar of St Cuthbert's Millwall, proposes spring cleaning churches for a small fee. He, his wife, and a dedicated group would scrub, polish, and varnish churches, supplying their own pails and brushes and leaving the church in good order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cuthbert’s Lodge
Millwall
London
Richard Free
St. Cuthbert's
New York Clothiers Buy KB. O. Thompson’s Bons Stock
Son Stores and Brill Brothers, prominent New York clothiers, have purchased the stock of KB. O. Thompson’s Bons at 1384-1336 Whestnut Street and will take possession on the date announced. The firms, noted for their extensive offerings, plan to expand their presence with this acquisition.
Red Predominates in National Flag Standards
The New York Sun notes red remains the most popular flag color among 25 nations, with 19 using red. It lists countries with blue, black, green, and yellow elements, and notes white appears in flags of the United States, France, Germany, Russia, Austria, and Italy, while England lacks white in its national standard. The piece also describes the British naval flag and details several flag designs including Mexico, Chile, Portugal, Cuba, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
United States
England
France
Germany
Austria
Italy
Denmark
Belgium
Sweden
Switzerland
Mexico
Chile
Portugal
Venezuela
Ubn
United State
Russia
Holland
Ecuador
Cuba
China
Ireland
Brazil
Egypt
Persia
Spain
Turkey
Peralta
Japan
Portgal
Magnanimous suitor in Indiana exchange of vows
An Indiana page notes a cautious flirtation as a woman hints she will consult her father before answering a marriage proposal. The suitor responds with magnanimity, insisting he’s ready to marry without any reference if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnanimonus
Indiana
Papa
Obituary notes for church leader and several locals
Obituary notices report the death of Rev. R. E. W. Parker, missionary bishop for Southern Asia, from stomach trouble in British territory. R. E. Hull aged 79, veteran newspaper man and early Union Club organizer in Kentucky, dies in Ohio. Lt. St Johns L. Caffery of the US Marines dies in Pensacola after a bathing accident. John Gaskin, 108, longtime unmarried resident near Suterville, remains noted as Western Pennsylvania’s oldest man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. W. Parker
Methodist Episcopal Church
Southern Asia
R. E. Hull
Y ‘Own
Benicia
Cal
John Gaskin
Suterville
Pennsylvania
Marriages and Deaths Notice List
A long list of marriage pairings and death notices including James Killion with Christina Watson, George Lowden with Elizabeth Snyder, Joseph Cheesman with Mary Pugh, Benjamin Irwin with Sara John, and many others. Names span numerous individuals and spouses, with occasional titles and initials, reflecting a compiled society notices page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Killion
Christina E. Watson
George Lowden
Elizabeth Snyder
Joseph F. Cheesman
Mary L. Pugh
Benjamin A. Irwin
Sara L. John
William T. Warris
Harriet E. Bender
Oscar R. A. Strohm
Josephine
Halyburton
Charles K. Knight
Harriet Hagans
William C. Schattschneider
Soldie O. Fleckenstine
Charles R. McCurry
Mary McNeff
John L. Kraft
Rose Diebl
Joseph Klear, Jr
Anna Quigley
Henry Jim
Sarah E. Banning
J. George Seltzer
Mary E. Derr
Thomas Farley
Maggie Gannon
Jobn Jahrstofer
Susie Derr
Max Rabioick
Katie Eisenstein
Michael J. Foley
Mary J. Goodfellow
Joseph J. Coughlin
Ida M. Klaiss
Joby Deringer
Mary T. Conlin
John J. Rivera
Laura
Horner
John J. Buckley
Ellen Meebap
Norton O. Harrise
Marquette L. Redding
Ralph Campbell
Margaret Hennessey
Peter H. Constable
Julia M. Schaffer
Mortis Stull
Sarah Kolker
Samuel Kolker
Lena Farber
M. Francis Calagbag
J. Mary Hudgeon
Samuel Felkoff
Sarah Williosky
Joseph Gillman
M. Turner
Charlies J. Friend
Fisher
Frank Roderer
Strittmatter
Frederick G. Gee Elenore E. Kennedy
William A. Price
Lillian M. Rementer
Frank R. Meyer
Annie J. Smith
John T. Fisher
Ida M. Stotts
Herbert Nuttall
Mary Bishop
Kalman Broverman
Rosie Robinson
F. Frederick Leopold
Minnis S. Dickinson
William Hang
Rose Wilfer
George Burrell
Bele Butler
Michael Moffa
Pasqualiva di Andrea
Albert Walther
Mary Cox
Philip J. Mechner
Nellie D. Branton
Carmine Pizza
Concetta Lambetina
Samuel G. Tarburton
Mary O’brien
Aaron Goldberg
Bessie Goldstein
Abraham Branch
Louisa Wheeler
John W. Flemmer
Edna W. Bilison
James J. Whelen
Annie Cavanagh
Charlies
Killian
Lila M. Reider
Samuel G. Shaw
Margaret A. Neely
Joseph Mascarelli
Angelina D
Ralph P. White
Elizabeth F
James H. Kay, Jr
Carrie Zimmerman
Clarence B. Morphins
Ella M. R. Meintur
George W. Eepie
Mary T. Savage
Harry L. Randal
Irene Banes
Frank Robinson
Lizzie Soria
George W. Grant
Lillian E. Cole
George W. Williams
Panole Friederich
Albert Demme
Carrie Heck
Albert Bayley
Lillian McAnany
John E. Collins
Caroline M. Johnston
Robert W. Martley
Laura M. Cuthbert
Wiliam Carney
Mary Cunningham
Robert Purcell
Mary
Hollan
Knapp
Walter
Cheesman
Harriet
Doderick
Charles Sheppard
Ray C. Norton
John A. W. Neal
Catharine A. Keller
Albert F. Walton
Ig Ea
Thate asis 4 iba nae te ae Pe eae ee rept ost hal ett
The readable parts describe a local event involving several individuals and a location. Details are fragmentary, but the item notes a happening with dates and names, indicating a community notice or brief event report.
Davis Death Notices and Miscellaneous Obituaries
On June 4, ame, son of Rebecca BE and the late James Davie, aged 4 years. On June 4, James Donnell, partner of Fevaying at 50 oClek, from reer of 2306 re etreet. Burial at St. Teresa's. Berial at New Cathedral Cemetery. Howsas June 3, Ay R. 8, Ellis, wife of tieday, aflternoon June 6, aged ?. On June 4, John 7, husband of se and the late Charles SES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Charles Ses
Funeral notices and interments from local churches and cemeteries
Obituary notices list multiple deaths with ages and family ties. Interments occur at Holy Cross Cemetery Lafayette Cemetery and Old Cathedral Cemetery. Services held at St Elizabeths Sacred Heart Church New Betheaval Church Mount Gane and Saint Marys locations with masses and private burials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Gane Higgins
Patrick Yuderns
Front Street
Maas
Holy Cross Cemetery
Mckeever
Mary Eleanor
Jobo F
Anna T. Meps
Second Street
New Betheaval Cemetery
Ilier
Zane É. S. M
Jobo Fane
Atkins Street
Sacred Heart Taal
H Cross
O’toole
Ellen Saylor
Andrew O'Toole
Annie Virtue
North Woodstock Street
St. Elizabeth's Church
Old Cathedral
Ruiker
George
Ary Riker
Fuser
Latonia Street
Amith
John
Michael and
Catharine Smith
Mondey
McClellan Street
Holy Cross
Tomes Echmann
Henry Wiechmann
Pentane Eee
Phil Street
Lafayette Cemetery
Deaths Noted in City, June 4
Public death notices list multiple individuals with ages and partial addresses. Entries include Laura Bacon of 2622 W Arizona St and Edmond Beale of 602 8 2d St among others, with scattered details and truncated names indicating a community obituary listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadeateaentia
Bacon
Laura
Arizona
Beale
Edmond
Christomer
Brandes
Mary A
Cameron. Joseph
St. Vingent's Home
Trice
Municipa Hosp
Jenkintown
Ve. Ee
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Finletter
The
Guarantors’ Liability Indemnity Company
Hhis Indemnity Company
Tnatennnen Ber Walsh Msew
Pala Pteanians
MR. Barlow
Thomas W. Barlow
Barlow
Shield
Albert L. Tabor
Mr. Rothermen
Mr. Hopkins
Mr. Rotherme
Cvourt
Said People's Bank
Consolidated Traction Company of New Jersey
Paxson
Supreme Court
T. Rother
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Paxeon
Common Pleas
Deane
Ne 60
Mignu
Stewart
Itewsre
Fast
Suspender Co
Freeman
Croasdale
Levi
Equity
Criminal Court
Eureka Building Association
Temple Building and Loan ‘Association
Louis Gleckman
Annie
Jacov Pecarsky
Terre
Sides & Co
H. J
Frank McDevitt
Nicholas Thouron
Frank Byrke
Oibil Babet
Royal Arcanum
Sapane Loan
Harry N
Ketell Deeety
Pihil Habet
Geissel & Sons
Charles White
Samuel Haas
Michael Haas
Mayer
E. C. Wolff
Martin L. Wolfte
Richard P. White
Albert Moore
Daniel Strouse
Harriet Michel
P. Goldstein
Philadelphia Law’ Fund Society
Galloway C. Morris
Marks Goodman
James 8
Hugh J. Hamill
Elizabeth Brown
F. W. Wolff
Gment
Wingert
Francis G. Deck
A. Hempney
Annie T. McDonough
Toheph R. Witzel
At Witzel
Mary B. Witzel
B. Sotert & Co
George M. Ient
Joseph
Michael Cigler
Thomas McCausland
Walter Kelter
Ian
George W. Barnes
Louis Bergdoll Brewing
John Smith
John A. B. Smith
Mages
M.A. Dempsey Hannah JT. Tyee
Sugmente S
Isaac W. Condit
John Wilcock
Thomas Telford
Ol Ery
Darby Traction
Brill Bros
E. O. Thomp
ST. Johns L. Caffery
United States Marines
Pensacolla
Fla
Senator Caffery
Louisiana
United Gas
Bower
Market St
Ackers Cakes Ories
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