Local License Hearings Logjam Amid Payment Threats
Witnesses describe threats about licenses and payments while Judge Magee questions credibility. Names such as Bing, Hermard Kearn, Peter Soffel, Richard Splane, George Shafer, and others appear as license applicants or witnesses. The court records disputes over retail versus wholesale licenses and ongoing testimony before adjourning for a dinner recess.
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Magee
Bing
Hermard Kearn
Carson Street
Michael Murray
Brownsville Avenue
William Nolden
Thomas Devine
Carner
Carson
South Fifth Streets
Peter Soffel
Fon
Bigham
Junge Ewing
Asias
Cline Strum
Richard Splane
Capital Hotel
Chief Brown
Liquor license hearings in Thirtieth ward halt for counsel
In Allentown a judge postponed Milligan’s retail license case after a call for his attorney. Milligan testified to limited small sales, planning to run a restaurant next to his wholesale store. Other ward applicants, including Rickter and Brednich, faced questions about past licenses and suitability as the court reviewed each license request.
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A. A. Milligan
Carson Street
Cohen
Ewing
Christy
Millican
Milligan
Henry Dreseler
Ed Watt
Michael McBride
Nicholas Hartman
Louis Free
A. ©. Wagner
George Glover
Fred Fritchell
D. Hanter
Captain Irvin
Dr. McCord
George Free
Allentown
Aml
John Kictter
Washington Avenue
M. J. Alt
George Brehm
Kirminessm Road
Robert A. Meier
Amanda
Collector of Internal Revenue
John Richter
United States
The Bing Episode in Pittsburgh Court
Court heard the Samuel Bing case with multiple officials present as Judge Ewing and Judge Magee considered published affidavits. Cohen asserted the charges were untrue while filing Bing’s sworn statement denying improper licensing influence and any use of public safety names in campaign subscriptions.
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J. O. Brown
McAleese
William Flinn
Republican City Executive Committee
Samuel Bing
Moreland
Cohen
Hwine and
Magee
Jeave
Ewing
Capen
Reilly
Pittsburg
Republican Party
Department of Public Safety
J. C. Brown
Colet
Saz
License hearings reveal a cache of applicants in Pittsburgh ward
In the Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth wards Judge Ewing reviews liquor license applications from residents on West Carson and Main streets. Cases include Joseph Mowermott, Louis Wehn, Mrs. Nancy Wagner, Richard Wall, Franziska Resan, Henry Meyer, Robert Smith, and others facing licensing or renewal issues. Several applicants cite personal hardship and past licensing history as context.
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Natchez
Ana Ae
Christian Wilbert
Zvermerly
Paisley Avenue
Rath Street
John Conway
No. Aayeran Sesseee
Joseph T. Mowermott
West Carson Street
Mra Fleming
Joe
Indiana
Jude Ewing
Louis Wehn
Malin Street
West End
Nancy Wagner
Adam Wagner
Richard Wall
Ewing
Henry F. Meyer
Robert Smith
Monongahela House
Judge Ewing
Pittsburg
John Deitsch
Steuben Street
Temperanceville
Coben
Mors Gibansky
John Hetzel
Jonathan Hay
Thomas F. McIntyre
Main Street
Arthur Fay
McIntyre
Fay
Northrops embossed metal ceiling plates advertised citywide
A noisy collage of advertisements and notices from a 19th century paper touts Northrop & Co. embossed metal ceiling plates for homes and businesses, millinery openings, and deep discount dry goods sales. It lists various stores, prices, and upcoming Easter events, with a funeral notice for James Graham and a council meeting in Hazel Glens.
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Union
A. Northrop & Co
Twenty-third
Marysta
U. S
Pittsburg
Hazel Glen
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Mhai
Forbes Ave
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Fourt Ave
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MGE
Life Via. Co. Railroad
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the Beach
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Faast
Otto Hegne
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Wood St
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True Irish Hearts
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Denight
Elliott
Jolly Voyagers
ORGAN
Stall Instruments II
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Appl
Avetios Sale
Well
Pene Avenue
Henry Auction and Storage Co. Llm
Campbell & CO
Carson Mreet
Allegneny County
William Hill
Tolet—Offices
Germania Savings Bank
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Peas Title and Trust Co
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Irwin
Western
Lincoln
Jackson St
Shin
Geneva Parks
Lot
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