Death bed testimony surfaces in Simcox will case
County court license hearings resume with about 100 cases heard. Homestead and Millvale figures headline the day as witnesses describe how alcohol sales affected families. Notable exchanges involve Parrot relatives and a mill operator, with jurists noting rapid progress into the boroughs and townships.
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Baldwin
Chartiers
Collier
Forward
Harmer
Robert Arthurs
Homestead
T. H. B. Eckels
Michael J. Hoircan
Adam Miller
Patrick Quinn
John W. O’brien
Sylvester A. Shaw
Charles A. Werlein
Vincent Wasileski
John Albertz
Thomas Connelly
Theo Bell
A. Dugan
W. H. Fenlong
Gustav Geissel
Taylor Lord
A. L. Queck
J. F. Schmitt
8. E Schriver
Fred Trautman
A. C. Ackard
M. Conroy
P. Daifey
M. Holleran
C. Kuenzig
W. T. Kennedy
Slagle
Millvale
John Welthaus
Homestead—Second Ward
Michael Lacy
J. J. Lacy
Martin Lacy
Elizabeth Jer
Michael Makar
Samuel Markowitz
Murphy
Catharine Au.doin McKintoss
Omer O'Brien
John Kushe, Jr
Simon Rosensenenaet
J. J. Schumid
Anthony Soulier
Anthony Stoffel
Nicholaschwartz
Charles Strugel
Peter Souffel
Jacob ‘Trautman
Wiliam J. Tane
William ‘Alton
William Watkins
Anton Whoask
Third Ward
William Dunsouth
Conrad Bauer
Elizabeth Fallert
Manefield
Mary Cunn
J. Baryen Ee
Wm. Sueger
Eugene Schaefer
Schoelderlochuer
Widow's Will Case Reveals Forgery and Signatures
In the Simcox contest a hearing centered on forged signatures used to craft a will. Key testimonies describe Mrs Simcox and her ally Monk seeking Joseph E Wood's signature, forging it, and the steps taken to prepare multiple draft wills before presenting the first to James Evans for filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simcox
Samuel Simcox
McKeesport
Nancy Wood
Joseph E. Wood
Wil
Eliza Ewig
Wood
The
Monk
Mra Simcox
Mrs. Wood
Witnesses clash over Simcox will terms and burial plan
The witness says Mr Simcox vanished after taking his ben on January 9 while the will dated January 6 listed burial in McKeesport. Attorney Newlin testifies that in August 1590 Mrs Simcox denied making a will and contradicted Monk about costs and witnesses. The judge took the papers and reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Simcox
Monk
McKeesport
Simcort
P. W. Newlin
Simcox
W. P. Sanchera
Suit Filed Against Allegheny Heating for 100000
George W. Snaman filed a suit in Common Pleas claiming 100000 damages from Allegheny Heating Company for injuries and property damage from an October 20 gas explosion at his store No 136 Federal street Lincoln County. He seeks 109000 total. Trial lists follow with numerous assailants and defendants in various cases. A federal injunction denial over Johnson Railroad Signal Company signals was noted, with ownership to be resolved at a hearing. A divorce suit involving Ida L Boyles against Hugh F Boyles is ongoing, alleging drunken abuse and ill treatment since their 1875 marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Snaman
Allegheny Heating Company
Federal Atree Lincenk, Cae? Sie
United States
Acheson
Johnson Railroad Signal Company
Bykey
Union Switch and Signal Company
Lawsuits and verdicts in Pittsburg area cases
A string of civil actions and verdicts are listed with defendants including Elizabeth Strauss H A C Nicholson A A Thompson and others. Damages and injuries arise from construction falls horse injuries and street hazards with several cases on trial before Judge Kennedy Magee White and related complaints against city and companies.
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Pittsburg
Gottloib Lessinger
Dickson Street
Levi Meyers
Phillip Simon
Thomas Watkins
Joseph Schleicher
Southern Avenue
James Gallacher
Mansfield
Main Street
John Bennett
John 8. Robb, Jr
Kert Engelbart
United States Mail Cartier
Grant Avenue
George I Milig
Lincoln Avenue
Parrot
ASES
Common Pleas Court No
Gourley
Borough of Braddock
Palmer
Marshall
McMasters
Negley
Hook
Glesenkamp
Boyle
Blair
Hart & Co
Jones
McLean
Sproul
Fisher
Galey
Fox
Scott
McClelland
Johnston Bros
Knightlinger
Sume
O' Donnell
Citizens
Common Pleas’ No
Pitssblommon
Company, Limited
Ve Union Twesnehes Turing Company
Bury
Grace
Baum
Wright
Nicholallace
Denig
Bach
McGurt
Ida L. Boyles
Elizabeth Scott
Hugh F. Boyles
Stowe
Boyles
Webster Avenue
B. F. Rynd
Elizabeth Strauss
B. F. Bynd
H. A. C. Nicholson
A. A. Thompson
Joan Sporr
Wilkinsburo Borough
Ross Street
Plaintif
Alex Englist
Allegheny City
Gue
N. Hagerman
D. Mangan
Hagerman
Kennedy
Frank L. McGarr
Standard Underground Cable Company
Magee
Joseph Lang
Herman Fritsche
Kate C. Aber
N. Aber
Richard Ford
Mary A. Folinsie
John M. Hahn
Ford
Duquesne Co
Penn Avenue
Homewood
J. Diamontr
J. T. Little
Sixth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Alvin Theater
Charles L. Davis
William Haworth
Ensign
Geo. Thatcher
Duquesne
Hoyt
Texas
Stefa
Pitou Stock Company
Graand
Onde
Boston
Howardhene
Dan'l SuLly
the Millionaire
Arby Williams
Academy OF Music
To-Nicht
Annes Nee Thursday
May Russell Slovelty
Axd
Arris’ Theater
Ab Njou Theater
Nis
Lillian Russell
Epiias
Ben, L. Elliott
Markersta
Liberty Street
Cor
Wood Street
Col. Eighth
Kinmie & Cressman Mf’ CO
Manhattan
Marseilles
Fauntleroy
Msstens
Congress
Wangee
Orh St. Opp Pony Hall
Aplz
Federal Street
Allegheny
Amos al
Arons
Sols
Eog-Fifth Avenue
Uplo-Trasv
Wm. E Stieren
Optician
Pittaburg
Fleming
JOS. Fleming & Son
Market St
Cor, Diamond
Trseu
Robert Bruce Wallace
H. W. Johns Manufacturing Company
H.W. Johns
Bosna Packings
Maiden Lane
New York
Jersey City
Chicago
Philadelphia
Atlanta
London
J.B. Vandergrift Coal Company, Limited
Tdergrifit Buildin Telephone, No
Youghioghery
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