Courtroom Sells Liquor Without License Case
In the Criminal Court room Mrs Ellen Sheehan of Wood's End faced sentencing after conviction for selling liquor without a license. Her attorney urged mercy citing widow status and family, while others including Eadie Banton and Demay of Braddock testified. Sheehan received a fine and was sent to the workhouse.
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Court House
Criminal Court Room
Ellen Sheehan
Wood's Ean
Sa Eerbelle
Jamot
Hs Byes Degeren
Araris
Eadie Banton
Demay
Braddock
Elle's
Grand Jury Returns True Bills On Multiple Indictments
The grand jury yesterday returned true bills against numerous individuals for crimes including perjury larceny attempted larceny from the person felonious assault and battery carrying concealed weapons aggravated near anarchy illegal sale of liquor and other offenses. Names listed include W B Bird G Bowden C Coleman E Arnold G Caputa W A Craft F Drew P Diskin J J Kennedy E Eloster W Pendleton J Costello J Lasaque F McMahon M Shubey J Du disorderly house A Wallace Jobe Won Edward Shay and others.
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W. BR. Bird
George Bowden
Charles Coleman
Edward Arnold
Gloranno Caputa
William A. Craft
Fred Drew
Patrick Diskin
John J. Kennedy
Edward Eloster
William Pendleton
James Costello
Lorenzo Lasaque
Frank McMahon
Mike Shubey
Anneyelope
Galloway Trial Nears Verdict After Self Defense Defense
The case of John Galloway for feloniously shooting William Dunn, tried before Judge Slagle for two days, concluded yesterday and is in the hands of the jury. The defense presented a strong self defense argument and rested.
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John Galloway
Wm. Dunn
Judes Slagle
Jours
Ste Hare
Will of Mary Jane Hazlett filed with Register
The will of the late Mary Jane Hazlett of Chartiers was filed with Register Connor yesterday. She leaves legacies to her sisters Mrs Eliza Wilkinson Mrs Sarah Backard and Mrs Sarah Hodgson and to her niece Mrs Emma W Scott a new peep of Chartiers and DG Margaret Kelley 55. cine banation ad lige esnneewreee te Ingram. James Filmore.
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Mary Jane Hazlett
Chartiers
Connor
Mra
Eliza Wilkinson
Sarah Backard
Sarah Hodgson
Emma W. Scott
Pee
Margaret Kelley
Cine Banation
Ingram
James Filmore
Miller refinery nuisance case ends after week long trial
The celebrated Miller refinery nuisance case before Judge Magee concluded yesterday. Attorneys argued through the session and no verdict was reached as court adjourned, with Judge Magee presiding over the end of the trial.
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Miller Refinery
Magee
Atterenge
Ss Ry
Oan
Kren
Alderman Dotebty Released After Piracy Conviction
Alderman David Dotebty was released after a piracy conviction involving Aldermen Maneese and don $00 by Henry Latter becoming i.
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David Dotebty
Maneese
Don
Henry
Trial Lists in Commonwealth vs Bedilli and others
Criminal Court docket shows Commonwealth against Frank L. Bedilli with co defendants Nellie Landram John Wilson Emily Owens and Nora Muller listed in today’s trial calendar.
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Criminal Court—Commonwealth
Frank L. Bedilli
Nellie Landram
John Wilson
Emily Owens
Nora Muller
Court Notes Show Mixed Verdicts in Local Civil Suits
Yesterday's docket yielded several verdicts and ongoing actions. Charles Lutz vs Sarah A Lutz ended in a defeat for the plaintiff divorce suit. J C Alles against the heirs of Ewing awarded 1143 for a commission dispute. J H Ponte for use of Dauier Close & John versus E A Smith and wife resulted in an account verdict. German Fire Insurance Co against Mary Hempen for damages in a note action awarded 851 for Pinemall. Ambrose Car Mne versus Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis Railway Co seen as reopened to secure rent. Civil actions include mortgage and property damage suits with various monetary awards. Louis Silger sues Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis Railroad for 2000 damages over ice business interruption. Attorneys A K Stevenson and A M Brown to file Martha Cody vs Pittsburg Traction Co for 25000 damages after a passenger injury. Spahr and Ruwscher suit against city of Pittsburg ongoing over sewer and drainage damage.
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Charles Lutz
Sarah A. Lutz
J.C. Alles
Ewing
J. H. Ponte
Dauier, Close & John
E. A. Smith
Pica
Mary Sa 'Hempen
Matthew Rabe
Minty Nek Een Tee
George Mordy
Carroll
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Mra
Agacomy
Belloy
U ‘Ae
William J
Amelia
Elmira Spahr
Josephine
Albert H. Ruwscher
Stowe
Ben
Facial Cheer Does Not Reflect Heart’s Tenderness
A proverb notes that a pleasant face can mask sorrow and affliction. It states that beauty may lie in a kind heart, and cheerful appearances can hide hardness of heart or deep sensitivity within.
Abraham Lincoln and the Valley Forge Case Skill
ABE LINCOLN SKINNED HIM. He vowed to move a case to the jury and win it by justice. The story recounts Lincoln defending a widow against an agent who kept half her $400 pension, tears in the jury led by his vivid argument. verdict for the full amount, no fee charged.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Herodon
Ed Wright
Wright
Valley Forge
Def
Army
The Christmas Spoon Custom in Past Generations
A discussion of the old English and Continental practice of presenting a silver Christmas spoon to mothers and ladies. The spoons served as valuable heirlooms, with unique patterns and inscriptions, reflecting social status and family memory during festive seasons.
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England
Little Savages and Star Beacons Across Pacific Waters
The article notes puzzled naturalists over Pacific island peopling and cites Wanderings South and East. It recalls Santa Gras sailors skilled in star navigation and three boys who guided homeward by stars, capable of pointing to their homeland hundreds of miles south of the Santa Cruz group.
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Pacific
Santa Gras
Santa Cruz
What a Dry Blizzard described in New York Tribune
The New York Tribune recounts a harsh trek where a dry blizzard halted progress. Wind speeds chilled travelers and turned a 20 mile overland journey into a full day battle, with frozen figures bent forward amid giant rolling tumbleweeds.
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New York Tribune
Sman
Oaer Havenesia
Child Comforts Mother While Father Prepares Abroad
Gloucester Times notes a tender scene as a 2 year old child comforts a mother about to see her husband depart for a six month trip. The child keeps a thumb in her mouth beside a chair while the mother gazes at the man, who then steps to her side and offers soothing words.
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Gloucester Times
Aauechlan
Nena
Reg Theon
Cesar Tell and Pompeii Statue Theme Reported
The Dispatch previews a clergy gathering on the topic The Pastor's Cigar with speeches by more than twenty prominent clergymen. The write up notes dramatic lines about Cesar Tell at the Pompeii statue foot and vivid imagery of bleeding wounds.
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Sarper
Cesar Tell
Pompeii
Scarcity of iron and irregular cereal markets noted
New York reports a moderately active general merchandise movement aside from holiday goods amid unsettled weather. Hogs remain plentiful while grain movement is checked by car shortages and high freight rates. Money is easier after an early week spike. silver declines with Treasury reports aiding a partial recovery.
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Dispatch
New York
Bradstreet
London
Bessemer
Boston
United States
Canada
Episcopal Missionaries to meet at Trinity Church
A meeting of Episcopal missionary bishops will be held at Trinity Church on Thursday December 12 with Bishops Whitehead Talbot Kendrick Paddock and Leonard in attendance. The Womens Auxiliary hosts the event with addresses on mission progress and future plans. An all day May 13 meeting at Emmanuel Church Allegheny will discuss auxiliary work and elect officers. A third session is planned for Sunday December 15 at Trinity Church with expected wide attendance.
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New Mexico
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Washington
Leonard
Utah
Nevada
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Trinity
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Latrobe
Jeannette
Leo’ E
Dictionary of American Slang Proposed by New York Evening Sun
A revised dictionary is sought to clarify American slang as Europe publishes a Dictionary of American Slang for exchange of courtesses. A streetcar incident reveals a pedestrian misread where a crying child is mistaken for a goat, prompting commentary on perception.
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New York Evening Sun
Europe
Gost
Have Your Family Question Yields Large Answer in Oregon
In Portland Oregonian court notes Judge Guichard of Walla Walla asks settlers for their family before final proof at the Land Office. One man lists a wife, 12 children, two married, a hired man, a gang plow, a feeder, a Bain wagon, and a span of mules, securing his papers.
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Portland
Oregonian
United Bates Land Office
Guichard
Walla Walls
Mr. Guichard
Handsome Present From Davis Commandery Chiefs Remembered
Davis Commandery members honor Chief John J. Davis Assistant City Controller with a grand badge combo. The gold pendant echoes the A E M C and Twenty second Army Corps insignia, flanked by hidden enameled Knights of Pythias symbols. Poker trio nabbed in alley with 15 cent jackpot stake adds curious note.
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Army Corps
John J. Davis
Knights of Pythias
J. J. Davis Commandery
Philadelphia Press
Quack Warning Moves Forward in Pittsburg Dental Society
The Pittsburg Dental Society acts to warn several quacks opening offices. The issue will be reviewed by the Pennsylvania Dental Society and letters will be sent to the offenders. If ignored, prosecution will follow. Detroit Free Press notes Venango County Pa shows 15 divorce applications on the docket signaling a fragile local climate.
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Pittsburg Dental Society
Pennsylvania Dental Society
Detroit Free Press
Venango County
Contaminated Mountain Streams Threaten City Water
Reporters detail a sewer like Schinderies area near Little Mountain and Beck's Run that dump diseased meat and body parts into the stream. Investigations reveal boiling fluids and animal remains feeding into the Monongahela river system through small streams.
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Monongahela River
Popular Pittsburg Officer Recalls Health Battle and Cure
Charles Gallant, a longtime Pittsburg police officer, shares stories from his two years on the force and testsimonio of a personal health crisis. After suffering severe cold, chest pains, night sweats, and weakness, he credits Dr. Copeland with his recovery and now stands strong again at No. 15 Montour Street.
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Pittsburg
Charles Gallant
Grant and
Wood Streets
Fifth
Sixth Avenues
Gallant
Montour Street
Copeland
Dra
Ana
Mr. Gallant
Mozzles for Bologna Sausages Prompt Consumer Curiosity
A Springfield Union reader recalls a country customer pricing items on a 10 cent counter. An elderly shopper asks about a strange item and the salesman explains they are mozazles for bologna sausages. The exchange highlights quirky local commerce in a nostalgic dime-store vignette.
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Springfield Union
Plain Talk on Catarrh and Consumption Link
The article outlines how catarrh signals predisposition to consumption and stresses early treatment to prevent lung damage. It warns that neglecting catarrh leads to progressive illness and recommends consistent, professional care to restore nutrition and strengthen the constitution.
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