Defense Lawyer Attacks Prosecution in Cronin Trial
In the Cronin murder case, attorney Forrest resumes a vigorous defense argument ridiculing State witnesses and attacking circumstantial evidence. He contends the doctors cannot prove cause of death and warns of blunders in the indictment while predicting acquittals for Beggs and others.
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Forrest
Cronin
Siste Andite
Ireland
Milbank
England
Nevrersae
Chen
Moraner
Conklin
Millissen Mertes
Hoertel
Dr. Cronin
Keeling Coat Read on Wharton Street Sparks Rail Suit
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad seeks to restrain lines on Wharton street in the Twenty fifth ward claiming the coal road on South Twenty first street is originally narrow gauge leased to Joseph Keeling and Co to haul coal. The defendants argue the coal road was leased and used for coal extraction on private property and that they have no right to operate it.
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Wharton
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Hill Beareen Sosa Sas — O. Phillips
Republic Iron Works
Wharton Street
Twenty-fifth Ward
Twenty-first Street
Pittsburg
Joseph Keeling & Co
Braddock Church Sale Upheld by Judge Ewing
Judge Ewing issued an opinion upholding the sale of the M. E. Church property at Braddock after ruling the deed conveyed fee simple title despite heirs claims. The decision dismissed the heirs exceptions and allowed the sale to proceed. Other criminal trials in court included John Galloway found guilty of unlawful wounding during a strike at Duquesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Galloway
Allegheny Bessemer Swe! Company
Duquesne
William Dunn
James Cull
James Reneeeey
Mobeim
Trials Listed in Common Pleas and Criminal Court Docket
To Day s Trial Listed Common Pleas No 1 Donaldson v Ferguson et al Dicken v city of Pittsburg Walsh v Gilmore McAfee v Ralph Ledwig v Anderson McGurk v Woods et al same v Garrett et al Groetzinger v Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Greiner screenager ponies township Road Case v caruishee Maur pated oo Neeson v Glesenkawp et al Nolan v Spang Chalfant Co Harman v Andrews Criminal Court Commonwealth with Andrew Heiser John McCurdy ae or alan joie Blush Harry Stickford oohn Shasper Benin haps iider Jeyiieh we wain er J Collins Joseph Porter et
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Common Pleas No. 1
Donaldson
Ferguson Et al
Dicken
City of Pittsburg
Walsh
Gilmore
McAfee
Ralph
Ledwig
Anderson
McGurk
Woods
Same
Garrett Et al
Groetzinger
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection Insurance Company
Greiner Screenager Ponies Township Road Cae
Caruishee
Maurpated Oo
Neeson
Glesenkawp
Nolan
Spang, Chalfant & Co
Harman
Andrews
Criminal Court
Commeouwealth
Andrew Heiser
John McCurdy
Alan Joie Blush
Harry Stickford
Ohn Shasper
Benin
Haps Iider
Jeyiieh We Wain
J. Collins
Joseph Porter
Grand jury returns true bills listing multiple offenses
The grand jury yesterday returned true bills naming Charles Alkerman Michael Beatty John Donahue William Lewis George Little and others with charges including aggravated assault and battery larceny receiving false pretenses selling liquor without a license and obstructing the execution of a process. Names include Daniel Bryant Sadie Kane Eugene Sampson Otto and several others.
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Charles Alkerman
Michael Beatty
John Donahue
William Lewis
George Little
Daniel Bryant
Sadie Kane
Eugene Sampson
Ottoee
KE. J. Jones
Mary Larceny
Mamie Roger
Sengeny Wy v. Cantinie
Sont Ajamin Hirst
Conde August Goldstrohm
Rachael
Annie Wi Fons
Ce Sontag
Wulies Cen Eral
Jacob Haley
Kate Hessey
William Rooks
Pittsburg Storage Company Charter Filed in Recorder’s Office
A charter was filed in the Recorder’s office for a new Pittsburg storage company. Directors listed include H. P. Dilworth M. F. Beat Sealife and Jonn aoa Wr Christie. The company is capitalized at $100,000 with 2,000 shares.
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Recorder’s
Pittsburg
Tm Scartee
H. P. Dilworth
M. F. Beat
Burns Sues over False Arrest During Schoolhouse Incident
George Burns sues J A Ferguson and J B Burns for damages alleging a false arrest after being accused of breaking a door and disturbing a chair during a schoolhouse practice. The case is before Judge Collier with trial ongoing.
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George
Burns
J. A. Ferguson
J. 8
Collier
Horns
Court actions and verdicts in Pittsburgh area cases
Hearings and verdicts include Anton Simon petition for guardianship of Holly, a 75 year old man with minimal estate. Percy G. Chapman estate matter. a $500 verdict for a family against Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis Railway for a fatality at Walker's Mills. $750 damages awarded to Ellsworth Avenue property owners against the city for ground damages. lunacy juror pay rates noted. W A Ware bond set at $1,000 in New York insolvency matter.
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Collier
Anton Simon
Adam Holly
Holly
Percy G. Chapman
Nobel
St. Louis
Ifs
Walker's Mills
Mary A. Gilmore
Pittsburg
Chearieston
William J. Spahr
Ellsworth
Esterday
A. W. Ware
Lonora Grove Emporium
New York
Wyare Pesteray
Mr Byllesby Returns from London on Westinghouse Mission
H M Byllesby vice president of Westinghouse Electric returned from England after a three month stay abroad. He said the trip was to advance company business and noted Westinghouse has placed machinery to generate power for over 7000 incandescent lamps this month. He implied December will be the largest month in the company’s history.
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H. M. Byllesby
Westinghouse Electric Company
England
Westing ¢ Westinghouse Company
Cember
Four non-resident attorneys admitted to Allegheny bar
Four attorneys were admitted yesterday to practice at the Allegheny county bar. They include William W. W of North Dakota W. Howard Falkner and P. B. Reid of a county and Law rence W. Bigham of Mercer county.
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Allegheny County
William W. W
North Dakota
W. Howard Falkner
B. Reid
Lawrence W. Bigham
Mercer County
Maneese Secures Bail in Conspiracy Case
Algerman Maneese yesterday posted a $2,000 bail for release pending Supreme Court review. Judge Single ordered his liberation as the case awaits higher court action.
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Algerman Maneese
Supreme Court
Judge Single
Jury trials and verdicts in local civil suits
The court heard multiple cases including a whisky consignment dispute between T. D. Casey & Co and P. Keil & Son, with a verdict for the defendants in that suit. A separate suit by McNeal Pipe and Foundry Co against A. C. Weaver and G. L. Drum sought recovery on a shipment. A Davis and wife case resulted in a verdict for the defendants. Further actions involve W Simmel rock and others against the Se Ward Building and Loan Association.
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Snesthen Dacascos
T. D. Casey & Co
P. Keil é@ Son
McNeal Pipe and Foundry Company
A. C. Weaver
G. L. Drum
Fred L. Davis
Pate
Ann. Gomes Ima Eie Murphy
Tre
W. Simmelrock
Se Ward Building and Loan Association
Wuit
Thoughtful Clothing Ad Emphasizes Value and Exchange
The advertisement urges shoppers to consider quality and low prices for clothing and promises easy exchanges or refunds if sizes are wrong. It stresses practical gifts over trifles and condemns flashy items like guns and clocks.
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Willy
Tommy
Johnny
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Martin Burke
Beggs
Northtown
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Foster
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Camp 20
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Dinan
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Braddock Church Wrangle
Ewing
Criminal Court Masters
MR. Byllesby
London
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California
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