Raeder Glue Company failure pits Haughey on fraud charges
Alderman McMasters hears charges against L Haughey for omitting, falsifying and misusing firm funds in the Raeder glue firm bankruptcy. Bank records show $20,975 discounted and unaccounted for. bail set at 7,000. Partners Kern and White testify of total losses and a suicide in a related case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Haughey
W. E. Baeder Glue Company
William E. Raeder
McMasters
L. ©. Hauughey
Mr. Haughey
George W. White
New York
Clarence Burleigh
The
Commonwealth
Elphinstone
Allegheny
Haughey
Thomas P. Day
People’s National Bank
Hisaickey
McKelvey
McCay
White
Kern
I. Haughey
Allerheny County
Springdale
Bollapse
Burleigh
Kaughey
Alderman McMasters
Robert
Petty
Barder
Beedher
Raeder
Chicago
Kenn
Auction of government derricks at new Fost office
Architect Joseph N Pattison at the Government building received authority to sell off derricks and other materials around the site yesterday. The items will go to auction Thursday next, freeing space for further work with the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph N. Pattison
Government Building
Westinghouse to issue $50 preferred stock at stockholders meeting
A special meeting of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing stockholders decided almost unanimously to issue $50 par value preferred stock to raise funds. Only one vote against. Charles Francis Adams attended. Directors had previously approved submission to shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Charles Francis Adams
Union Pacific Road
Westinghouse
Pittsburg
Polegraff
Farmers Seek United States Senator With Strong Farm Coalition
Springfield delegates from the Farmers and Laborers Confederation including the State Grange Patrons of Husbandry Farmers Mutual Beneficial Association Farmers Alliance and Knights of Labor held a secret conference to back a practical farmer for the U S Senate. They resolved to use combined influence to secure a farm friendly election and pledged united effort for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
Confederation of Farmers’ and Laborers
State Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Farmers’ Mutual Beneficial Association
Farmers’ Alliance
Knights of Labor
United States
Farmer and Labor
Farmers
United States Senate
Duty of voters calls for uniform primaries statewide
Petersville Pa December 10 The Central Republican Club Schuylkill county meeting adopts a resolution urging a state wide plan for uniform primaries open on the same day. It argues current county primary dates vary and allow managers to influence delegates and favor party platforms and candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersville
Central Republican Club
Schuylkill County
Blican Party
Little Shoplifters Caught at Hayden's Toy Store
Two 15 year old girls Delia Ran and Annie Disken were arrested at Hayden's toy store on Wood Street for shoplifting. A basket held toys and glassware. detectives confiscated the items at Central station. Their parents were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Ran
Annie Disken
Hayden
Wood Street
Fifty-fourth Street
Whalen Sues Shaw Over Alleged Horse Fraud
John Whalen filed an eait against William Shaw before Alderman Donahoe claiming Shaw sold him a horse for 35 dollars and misrepresented it as first class. Whalen says the horse balked and he could not use it. A hearing is set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Whalen
Eait
William Shaw
Donahoe
Shaw
Whalen
Remnant Sale and Bargains at Smithfield Street Store
Watches diamonds and silverware offered at Smithfield Street with no reserve as stock closes out. Daily sales announce carpets at Acroeizinger’s Penn Avenue locations with bargains on dress goods from 500, 750 and 1 dollar per yard. Special department store bids urge shoppers to buy now at discounted prices.
Widow Granted Exemption After 19 Years Apart
Judge Ower ruled in the Orphans Court that Mrs. Dewalt is entitled to the widow’s $300 exemption from her late husband John Dewalt’s creditors. The administrator was surcharged for the amount after finding the couple had not lived together for 19 years and Dewalt had mistreated her. The court held the fault lay with the stepfather, not the widow, and ordered payment prior to creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
John Dewalt
Dewalt
Executor Surcharged In Gottschalk Estate Dispute
Orphans Court ruled against Henry Gottschalk Jr the executor in the Gottschalk estate finding he overpaid himself for a Allegheny leasehold. The widow and heirs receive $4 000 indemnity drawn from the excess over the sale price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
John Gottschalk
Henry Gottschalk, Jr
Henry Gottschalk
John
Allegheny
Grand Jury Returns True Bills and Ignored Charges
The grand jury yesterday returned true bills naming William Amend Patrick Lyons Jobn Lohrman Barney Mc Ginniss John Peppers Valentine Trapp William Ward for selling liquor without a license George Zimmerman S A Dewody larceny J BR Morrison embezzlement G Tell malicious mischief and forcible entry and detainer L Brethauer felonious assault and battery John Bate William Getty assault and battery John Hartman aggravated assault and battery Anna James F W Miller oceanult and battery The ignored bills list M Schultz John Madden Jacob Baldauff selling liquor without a license Jacob Baldauff selling liquor on Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Amend
Patrick Lyons
Jobn Lohrman
Barney McGinniss
John Peppers
Valentine Trapp
William Ward
George Zimmerman
S. A. Dewody
J. BR. Morrison
G. Tell
L. Brethauer
John Bate
William Getty
John Hartman
Anna James
F. W. Miller
M. Schultz
John Madden
Jacob Baldauff
Want K Kredel Declared Dead In Allegheny Druggist Case
In Orphans Court a request was heard to declare William Kredel a former Allegheny druggist dead. Helens Kredel seeks letters of administration for Kredel’s estate after his disappearance fifteen years ago with last sighting in New Orleans eight years ago. Court ordered an advertisement for Kredel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Orphans’ Court
William Kredel
Helens Kredel
Kredel
Iaet
New Orleans
Newspaper Proprietor Sues Three Employees In Equity
G. E. Williams files a bill against W. H. Barker William Bosworth and T. B. Clark alleging they damaged material and disrupted the Pottery and Glassware Reporter to aid a rival paper. He asks a decree forcing testimony on alleged misconduct and possession of information essential to prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Williams
W. H. Barker
William Bosworth
T. 8. Clark
House Fell On Him Damages Sought In Blowdown Case
A. Broderick sues John Ebach and others for damages after a wind blown house collapsed onto his kitchen, crushing it. The defense contends improper construction, with one side left open to admit wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Broderick
John Ebach
Trustees sue Solon order over unpaid salaries
Frank J. Whalen and J. R. McKelvy file suits against the Order of Solon seeking $300 and $600 respectively. They were elected as el i trustees of the order, whose salary is fixed at $3000 by the Supreme Executive Council. Whalen claims one year and McKelvy two years of unpaid compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Whalen
J. R. McKelvy
Order of Solon
el i
Supreme Executive Council
Whalen
McKelvy
Woman Sues Rail Line Over Husband Death From Crackers
A non-suit was entered against the Allegheny Valley Railroad in a suit by Mrs. Sarah A Savage and her children for damages following the death of Hugh Savage. He died from lockjaw linked to a wound from a shooting cracker thrown under his seat by another passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Savage
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Caen
Hugh Savage
Officers On Trial After Guilty Plea Withdrawn
Police officers Edward Cross and Michael Hanley pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Hugh McClure but later withdrew the plea. The case proceeds to trial with the officers charged for beating McClure with maces during an arrest on Washington Street after he did not move when ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cross
Michael Hanley
Hugh McClure
McClure
Washington Street
Trials Set For Three Courts In Common Pleas
A list of cases scheduled for trial across Common Pleas Nos. 1 and 2 includes Thompson et al versus Imperial Coal Company Ittel versus Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Passenger Railway Company Fearnley versus McElowney Home Life Insurance Company versus Ganger Driscoll versus Kons Co Kuehner et al versus Ackerman Wallis versus City of Pittsburg Gavouly versus same Davison et al versus same Shapiro versus Mackey Park Bros Co versus Central District Printing and Telephone Company Btranp versus Pittsby Junction Commonwealth versus David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas No
Thompson Et Ax
Imperial Coal Company
Ittel
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Passenger Railway Company
Fearnley Ve McElowney
Home Life Tnsurance Company
Ganger
Driscoll
Kons &Co
Kuehner
Ackerman
Common Pleas
Wallis Va
Pittsburg
Gavuoly
Same
Davison
Shapiro
Mackey
Park Bros. & Co
Central District Printing and Telephone Company
Btranp
Pittsby Junction
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
David
Legal Briefs and Civil Actions Involving Local Firms
Names listed include Campbell and Dexman with cases of larceny acquittal and conviction for liquor selling. Debtors and creditors noted with Rogaliver to De Wolf, and suits against Fawcett Sons, National Wrapping, and Carnegie Phipps & Co. including a cinder tap explosion damage claim. Edward Scottish names appear in miscellaneous actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FANSI
Campbell
George Dexman
Mary A. Neville
D. McFapper
F. Sacerstein
Yee Yio
J. Schnggeman
Joux D. Browns
Thomas Fawcett & Sons
Mair
Mair & Gazzami
National Wrapping Company
Ewing
Insurance Company of North America
People’s Natural Gas Company
Sixth Street
Lous Rogaliver
Levi de Wolf
Sixth
Liberty Streets
Henry Grant
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Triad
Collier
Grant
Captain Ward's Will Directs Real Estate Sale in Ten Years
The will of Captain William Ward directs sale of all real estate within ten years with proceeds divided into 21 equal shares. The widow receives seven twenty firsts and each child two twenty firsts. grandchildren inherit portions from deceased sons. Executors named as wife and daughter Louise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ward
Kate Grimes
Mary Sayne
Eliza Rankin
G. Hardin Ward
John
Crawford Street
Isaac Whittaker
Thomas W. Hodkinson
J. Lawman
Louise Ward
George Ward
John Ward
Louise
Patents Issued to Western Pa and Nearby Inventors
A weekly list credits patents granted to inventors in Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia through December 9. Entries include railway car telegraph steam balance valve channelling devices electric arc lamp cigar cutter gas holder brick machine and other mechanical electrical and heating innovations with multiple inventors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
C. D. Levis
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Craig
Sharon
Edwin 8. Batchelor
Wilkinsburg
George Donaldson
Vcolumbus
William 4. Frazier
Frances Freeman
Warren
Andrew Geiger
Driftwood
W. Wa
William H. Hall
Tiffin
Same
Joseph H. Haller
Defiance
Alfred H. Heller
Readine
William Henderson
Crafton
John 8. Henry
C. H. Hobson
Mr. Carmel
Om Charles H. Horner
Xenia
P. Haughes
Wilkesbarre
Luther H. Leber
Allegheny
Frank Moore
Parks Alexander
Martinsburg
W. Va
Albin Behmitt
Adecheny
Metor
Jens G. Schrender
Ewood
Henry N. Snorts
Millon
Oscar B. Weaver
Williamsport
Rudolph A. May
Akron
Palmer Announces Eight Members to World’s Fair Board
President Thomas W. Palmer discloses eight appointees for the World’s Fair Board of Control. The slate includes Vice Chairman J A McKenzie of Kentucky and Commissioners William Lindsay of Kentucky F B Martindale of Indiana J W St Clair of West Virginia G W Masser of Delaware L M Waller of Connecticut and M H De Young of California. Local board members to be named later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureaco
Thomas W. Palmer
National World's Fair Commission
Board of Control
Commission
Michigan
J. A. McKenzie
Kentucky
William Lindsay
Martindale
Indiana
J. W. St. Clair
West Virginia
G. W. Masser
Delaware
L. M. Waller
Connecticut
M. H de Young
California
Holiday Precautions Ordered by Central Station
Inspector McAlese told Central station officers to heighten vigilance through the holiday period. He urged protecting property and guarding stores, aiming to prevent crime rather than rack up arrests. The police focus includes removing street walkers and deterring drunks and disorderlies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
McAlese
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Tackles Maladies Warning
A fragmented ad describes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as capable of opposing three malignant foes to human health, including indigestion and nervousness, and suggests consulting the Almanac for superior merit. It urges readers to ask their druggist for the Almanac and notes gradual resistance rather than instant results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoon
Hostetter
Conrac
Bargains on hats and bonnets at Campbell and Dicer
A large lot of new desirable styles trimmed hats and bonnets priced to five dollars. See the display at Campbell and Dicer.
Millinery Prices Slashed at CamPBet & Dics
Untrimmed felt hats priced down to 0c and 81, less than half, at CamPBet and Dics on Filth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filth Avenue
Plan for Oil Men Promises Higher Crude Prices Strategy
A veteran producer outlines a plan to unite independent oil producers into a single seller. The proposal uses a committee to finance oil sourcing, securities backed by certificates, and storage expansion to raise current crude values. He cites pipeline rules, storage pledges, and market forces to argue for coordinated action against monopolistic pricing. The piece covers Wildwood and Washington county wells, field activity, and a major Forest Oil Company purchase in Amberson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Seaboard
Oe Ik Ae
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ammberson
Forest Oil Company
Humphrey
Farquer & Co
McDonnald
Amberson
Harmony
Zelicoople
One Hundred Foot
H. Mc
Thieving Chicago Cop Discharged After Saloon Heist
Maggie Garrity, a domestic, alleges Officer Richard Burns of the Desplaines Street station robbed her of 1075 dollars in a Monroe and Peoria saloon. Burns appeared drunken, took the purse, then returned it later. Captain Hayes reported the theft and Chief Marsh ordered Burns discharged, rejecting the resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Maggie Garrity
Richard Burns
Desplaines Street
Monroe
Peoria
Burns
Ohio Women Suffrage Headed for Winter Campaign
The Ohio Women's Suffrage Association plans an energetic winter campaign. At the executive meeting in Cleveland the legislature work was outlined and a proposed amendment by Hon. C. P. Griffin would strike out a word in the state constitution to extend voting rights to women. The group totals 18 000 members with 75 auxiliaries statewide and will elect a larger official board at the May 1891 Warren convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
The
Ohio Women’s Suffrage Association
C. P. Griffin
Toledo
Warren
Saving a Church From the Sheriff in Lisburn
Rev. J. W. Gamble of Sloan Street Presbyterian Church in Lisburn Ireland travels to seek aid to lift a £1000 mortgage. The working congregation faces hard times and the debt must be paid soon to prevent the sheriff seizing the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gamble
Sloan Street Presbyterian Church
Lisburn
Ireland
A French Evangelical Meeting at First Presbyterian Church
A French meeting will be held Sunday the 15th at 345 First Presbyterian Church. Rev J Lannitz will preach in French, inviting all French men to join. The effort is powered by Rev Lannitz and Prof H R Parker. Dr D Jayne's Expectorant is recommended for coughs and lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
J. Lanaitz
Lannitz
H. R. Parker
Holiday Clearing Sale at Groetzinger's Penn Ave
BuLack goods and a complete assortment of standard staples. All wood and silk warp fabrics, cheviots, camel's hair and fancy weaves. Special values offered during our holiday and clearing sale. Ussu Huous & Hacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ussu Huous & Hacks
Be Piano for Sale in a Quiet Town
A local classified notice advertises the sale of a piano and related items. The terse listing notes a piano for sale and an Eleat bargain from Mellon and Hoes, with unclear details due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon & Hoes
Finest Quality Black Dress Fabrics for Christmas
Exquisitely fine black silks and blends offered by Jos Hogxie & Co. Place and prices range from $2 to $4.50 per yard. Quality options include crepe for elderly wear, black camel hair dress goods, and cashmere blends. Now is the time to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
Jos, Hogxie & Co
Evenue
Wills mystery stirs Peoria inquiry in Harmony county
Register of Wills Sam Conner is besieged by a Peoria inquiry about a supposed _Sumit_h_ church legacy in Harmony Butler county. Ailing letters seek the testa trix name and probate costs related to a will possibly destroyed before probate. Conner shares sample replies and lists Mrs Smiths while urging the inquirer to provide the uncle’s name for a vital clue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Conner
S. D. Wend
Peoria
Ill
Eberly
Mrs. Smith
George Eberly
Summit Church
Harmony
Butler County
State
Conner
Dispatcch
Gallagher
Wead
Caroline
Catherine
Dorothea
Rebecca Jane
Janes
Sarah
Maria
Mr. Eberly
Mra Smiths
Willis
Ron Smith
Belle Smith
Carolineth
Gatherine Smith
Dorothea Smith
Elicaith
Eva Smith
Jane H. Smith
Maria B. McL. Smith
Rebecca Jane Smith
Rona Smith
Ana Smith
Eliza Smith
Eleanor Smith
Elizabeth Smith
Jane Smith
Lizzie Smith
Lydia South
Mary Smith
Nellie G. Smith
Opening of Arabella Street Sparks Damage Claims
The Board of Viewers will meet tomorrow at dawn to hear damage claims from owners affected by the Arabella Street opening in Twentieth ward. The new lane runs from Aiken avenue to Federal street parallel to Fifth avenue, stirring opposition from residents including W. G. Johnson and M. A. Woodward who anticipate sizable compensation fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabella Street
Board of Viewers
Twentieth Ward
Aiken Avenue
Federal Street
Fifth Avenue
W. G. Johnson
M. A. Woodward
Groetzinger Offers Lowest Prices on Carpets and Remnants
Edward Guatensmel announces a clearance sale on remnants and samples of Brussels and moquette carpets including Brussels remnants, tapestry remnants, velvet remnants, and linoleum borders. Bundles of ten pieces sold at 22 per bundle with yardage from 134 to 30 yards, all to clear before inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groetzinger
Brussels
Edward Guatensmel
Chicago Express timetable notes and regional connections
The document outlines daily train schedules including the Chicago Express with a sleeping car, routes from New Haven and West Newton, and service details via Pittsburgh. It lists departure and arrival times, midwestern connections, and a note about revised travel patterns continuing until further notice.
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Fost
Minors Confederation of Labor
Smithfield Steeret
Acroeizinger’s
Penn Avenas
Trssa Huocus & Hacke
Nna
Jos
K Kredel
Solons
Daniel Fitrick
W. H. Wilkinson
Andrew McCune
Harry Hoff
Joseph Artho Gottlieb Richter
Samuel Werieht
Edwar Devers
Edward Zwicrert
Hugh Dolan
Diamond
Catherine Frommer
Edgar Gilmore
Henry Hangerman
Mary Hangerman
Frederick Osterman
Alexander Loeffler
Samuel Markovitz
Cnaries Beach
Samuel H August Braun
James Dorsie
Gottlieb Latsch
Anton Wolt
John Boyle
M. Hell
John Towns
Captain Ward
Campbell & Dicer
Standard
Wildwood
Wilddwood
Guffy and
Queene
Rolshouse
Pattison
Greenlee & Forst
Captain & McMahone
Keyle
Ringheisen
Finegan & Downing
Wallace Farm
Waashington
John McKeown
Washington
Martin Farm
Washington County
Feild
Gordon and Gantz
Gantz
Wellsville
Advance Oil Company
Ohio Valley Gas Company
Staley & McDonald
Butler
Peyersville
Butler Field
McKinney Farm
Hovis & Hartman
Dambauch
South Penn
Jake Gelbauch
Bay Farm
Slater & Co
Stewart Bros
Menkle
Jacob Spithaler
Ketterer & Co
Hovis & Redd
Johnston & Co
L Brenkles
Glade Run
William’s
Jack White & Co
Martin Behm
Callery
Pittsburg Syndicate
Christy Farm
McKees No
Joseph Cashdollar
Cashdollar
Relbold's
RerBurp
Phillips No. 1
Hartman
Ohio Association
Groetzinger’s
Penn Avenue
Register Conner
Thut
Pieristine
Will
Railroads
Unon
AMD
Aan Ee
Fairman
Walt's
Mott
Bet
Shand
Beme Ian
Hutier Accom
Gdale
Ore Ee
Freeport
North Apor
Blairsville
Fevemal Stheet
Butter
Hatter Atcom
Sunuday
Helis
Springttaie
I-44
D. A. Sorth
Apollo
Monongahela
Traine
Eee
Wen
Monongahela City
Brownsville
Taiwnatown
M. Sanday
Azz Ast
Fitsava
Asjun
Chas
J. B. Wood
Pittsburg Union Station
Ines
Tima
Panhandle Huutey
Cincinnati
St. Louie
Lennleen
Cniesgo
Enka Low
Munafield
McDonald
Ars
Dennison
Steweenvites Hpm
Wheeling
Burgettstown
FT. Wayne
Unites
Crestline
Youngstown and
Disse
Meade Ee
Beaver Falls
Leetsdale
Rochester
Beaver
Conway
Dfam, Dis Am, d Siieanis
Eee i
Gia P. m
Crestlin
Youn
Aneee
New Castle
Om. m
Niles and
Younge
Owe
Wheelin
Beilaire
Eric Eris
Ashtabula
Allianer
Roenestes
Altimore and
Ubio Railmval
Schedals
Esstern, Inc
Bae Wastingtes
Sonia
St. Louis
Orumbus
Newart
sxSa
Philalips
Baltimore
Columbriua, Cie
Ha.m
P.in
Chaenrae
Satards
Tranater
Ekeenekeck Bagcamethu
BR. & UO
Teketae
Arena
Woot St
Smithfelds T
Sie
ALD Lake Meie Mailroad Company
Central Time P&lik
Clevelann
Mansfeld
Ieee Nn
Heecament
F.C. Ce
Mansfield
Beecomont
Utrarr
New Hae
Relle Vernon
Monongahala
Toh
S. P
Yiniyerin Jundare
Kal Unies
Treet
Llegheny Valley
Valley As
Ta Kttanning
Deere Ac
Huston Ac
Huttaloix Ails
P. m. Caseyuinass Bua
Brace Bara
Coureh Raine Emlenton
Fa. Ee Iittauain
Ei m
Kacourn
J Pullman
Pitteparg Das
Ee A. Eame
David Mocakuu
Gen Su
Clarion
Katie
Beles Raessaeton
Mies Gramene Aed Metier
Chicago Express
Weyteston
Saskan Asbeee
el Asa
Kago
Clase
Pulman Hullot
Burg
Castle Shanson BE
Potee
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