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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1891
Page
2
The county seeks equalization of property assessments and civil service rules for transcribers to curb political influence and speed annual tax book preparation. A board of revision is avoided due to cost, replacing with a limited clerical update to ensure competent work and fair compensation.
The day’s well gauge readings list dozens of wells with hourly averages, led by Mathews heirs 135 and Nos.3 and 4 Herron 200, among many others. Field production yesterday totaled about 52 000 barrels, down 3 500 from the prior day, with stock rising to 135 500 barrels.
The Producers' Oil Company advances a 15 mile pipeline from Coraopolis to the McDonald field with two pump stations and tanks at Cornopolis. Numerous wells on the Moorhead farm and surrounding areas report top of fifth sand activity with several gushers anticipated and multiple crews drilling toward the Gordon sand in Laurel Hill and Noblestown districts.
In yesterday's session before Judges Porter and Kennedy, 12 cases were disposed. Three defendants received penitentiary terms, others faced strict workhouse sentences, with several acquittals and costs ordered.
A dense roll of Common Pleas cases lists parties including Mixter versus Imperial Coal Company Keller versus Adams Express Heine Oil and Gas versus Kiopfer Ray versus Nood executor Breeze versus Anderson et al Spade versus Mooney Hilty for use versus Moll Squires Hardware Company v Avers et al Saddier versus Harper Moughva Schlosser et al Common Pleas No 2 lists Coon versus White McElroy versus Reed Walfron versus McClinton et al Finnegan dux Heber Swartz Mausback Company versus Hannensburg versus Pitts Chartiere Packet Line Scott and Co cement marieadas Bat nonin Tandh ve Pitreburg Traction Company Westerburg versus Pierce Greeley versus Pleasant Valley Company
A fragmentary court docket lists numerous names including Harry Chambers David Larimer Martha Calli Simon Kaufman James Rose Lee Mat aniey Henry Davis Albert Jones John King Michael Dugan and others across cases in commonwealth and local jurisdictions.
Attorney D B Maxwell filed Rosa La Belle Corsaro versus Peter Corsaro for divorce on grounds of ill treatment and desertion after marriage in 1894. Dr Samuel G Palfreyman 76, sought divorce from Mary Palfreyman amid alleged wife dissipation and desertion. Lacy J Durr granted divorce from John K Durr, with Harriet Jarrett implicated. Elizabeth J Richards obtained divorce from James Richards on cruelty grounds.
Commissioner Shifer opened three ballot boxes revealing illegal votes tied between Slayton and Wyman. The probe showed no clear gain for either candidate, leaving Wyman’s contest uncertain as more time was needed. The court granted a six week extension to finish the examination.
J A Nichols was arrested Tuesday night for passing counterfeit silver dollars and was arraigned by US Commissioner McCandless. He admitted passing two bad dollars on Fifth Avenue and attempting a third. Nichols claimed a stranger changed two five dollar bills for him. He could not explain a counterfeit half dollar found on his person. Bail set at 1000, he jailed in default. Also Cowles Electric Smelting sues Pittsburg Reduction to restrain use of certain ore smelting patents. Judge Reed dismissed several infringement suits involving Keighley Rasner and Dinger.
Yesterday was set for a hearing on the third petition de lunatico inquirendo regarding John Woods whose son William seeks guardianship. No testimony was taken and the hearing was adjourned a week as counsel for the petitioner failed to appear. Attorney Samuel McClay was reappointed commissioner and the case will likely resume with prior testimony before a jury.
Precipes were filed in Common Pleas No 1 yesterday in cases brought by Sheriff Mc Cleary Recorder Von Bonnehorst Register Conner and Clerk of Courts McGunnegle against aeeney county to recover salaries provided for in the act of 1893 the Philadelphia salary act. The cases will be determined by the decision in the case of Treasurer Bell entered Wednesday.
Court actions include McAfee vs Striepeke on contract before Judge Collier, Barrett vs Pennsylvania Company verdict for defendant, Sawers vs Ozersky architect fees, Lyon & Co vs Pittsburg Tea on account, Wells & Frank vs McDonald & Co verdict for plaintiffs, two executions against Frank Davison, and a nonsuit in Frank vs Morris directors. Other items note lunacy inquest, a damages suit against Duquesne Traction settled, Mangan eye injury case, and an equity suit to stop an oil well within 65 feet of a home. A novelty pinsh box ad and jewelry store notices appear toward the end.
The report notes a rise in gross stocks by 1 252 000 barrels and in certificates by 426 000, with a bearish effect and light trading. January opened around 81 0, moved up then slipped to 58, while refined oil remained weak. Daily averages show 129 941 and shipments 44 367.
Friday sale runs from 7 30 AM to 6 PM offering coats suits pants and overcoats in multiple sizes for men and boys. It promotes Oakley bargain inventory and urges bring this cutout. Stores listed include Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co Harpy Hayes Jos Hoene Co Campbell & Son offering dreary holiday goods and novelty diamonds.
Big excitement as two mansalve doors are scheduled to be opened at 7 30 AM prompting local crowds to gather. Officials promise a ceremonial start and brief remarks about the event.
The text asserts the Royal baking powder is superior and argues others are cheaper and inferior, urging customers to avoid substitutes due to better quality and higher profit for Royal. It cites alleged additives in rival powders and claims grocers recommend alternatives for profit.
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