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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1890

Page

3

Turmoil in Wilkinsburg Church Court Roils R P Factions

The moderator and ministers clash as Rev H H George defends a split over church authority. Two more trials loom while judges suspend accused ministers from ministry. A heated vote sustains a libel and threatens schism amid vows of contrition and appeals.

Wilkinsburg Tweedle-Dom Treedle-Dee O. B. Milligan H. H. George Jesus Christ McAlister W. H. Temple Lawson Reed E. M. Milligan Toscustain Messrs Tt. A. Bole D. KR. Brown Monner J. F. Crenier John A. Dodds RC. Dodds John Emion Jon Coe J. George R. J. George Prec K Laird W. M. Leslie D.C. Martin A See Mager Dr. McAlister J. G. Nice Iroy David McLirex 4. Marton Join Revi J. H. Reed J. W. Sproull Matthias Steel Joseph Wallace Ketert Wylte Ss. i Aialas Fe Pet Snetatn Armstrong

Trial signals split over church secession issue

The session debated a possible secession from the church with factions on both sides accusing the other of disruption. A closing prayer by Prof. Wilson asked for guidance and for fair reporting to avoid prejudice against the church’s critical cause.

Bse ISM Wilson

Robbing the Indians and a Utah land bill clash

Miss M. Peabody of the Woman's Indian Association reports at yesterday's meeting on a national convention. A Colorado agent notes a push in Congress to remove Southern Utes to Utah for land grabs, prompting calls to lobby against the bill. A letter from Miss De Knight describes the Chilteco Indian school in Indian Territory with 600 students and plans for a larger, kinder effort.

Hooker Mississippi Nooker Congress Pennsylvania de Knight Chilteco

Veterans Turn Politically Active In Allegheny

Old soldiers of Allegheny consider entering spring elections. Captain J H Stevenson of Relief No 4 says candidates may be put up for city offices next February. A meeting is planned to decide on a campaign strategy across wards, with potential actions in county affairs and discussion of a third term at the Court House.

Allegheny J. H. Stevenson Relief No. 4 M. Wise Balcher Suloh St Oconid Wal Ward PENN Brushton Station Delso Allegheny Ay Kebecoast Whaiting Baers Pees Governom YOUNG Pars Way Itoom Lass Sons Geo, Hooth Pittsnuung Webster Avenue Kirkpatrick Street Perry Street Kirkpatrick Streets Bedford Avenue Counceils Court of Common Pleas Allegheny County Oth BO Pirrescre jeaLe Ofice Ywelock P City of Kinburg River St Minecent Ward Charles Eckel Jamilien Linh Wand Department of Awards Blic

Seeking for the Explosives Behind Figley’s Death

Coroner McDowell held another inquest session into Fireman J. E. Figley’s death at the Liberty Street fire last week. Witnesses testified to an explosion and the wall collapsing on the deceased. Drug firm members Harris, Bender, and Fleming testified no explosives were in the building. The inquest was continued to Monday afternoon.

McDowell J. E. Figley Liberty Street Harris L. B. Harris A. S. Bender J. W. Fleming

Melior and Hoene Palace of Music offers holiday stock

The Palace of Music at 77 Fifth Avenue presents a wide display of pianos, organs, and music cabinets from Hardman, A B Chase, Krakauer, and Vose with an easy payment plan. Porcelains from Royal Worcester to Limoges, and ladies gloves and moon quets at bargains. Open every evening until Christmas.

Melior & Hoene Palace of Music Fifth Avenue Hardman A. B. Chase Krakauer Vose United States Chase, Star Chicago Mellor & Hoene Royal Worcester Crown Derby Old Hull Crescent Faience Doulton Teplitz Carlsbad Limoges Jos. Biennach & Co Jos, Brennaum & Co

Lawyer Witness Fees Question In County Court

News of the day in the county courts reports a dispute over witness fees for a lawyer in a case tied to J. A. Rattigan. Commissioner Herron ruled lawyer John F. Cox not entitled to witness fees for 12 days attendance, a decision Stowe confirmed in a relaxation of costs.

J. A. Rattigan Rattigan A.C. Herron

Lost wife and property claim against police magistrate

Jacob Hein sues Police Magistrate Charles E. Saccop for 30,000 damages alleging alienation of his wife Miss Alnema Kornschild and conspiracy to defraud him of 6,000 worth of Twenty-ninth ward property and another 6,000 in Beltzhoover borough. He cites transfers to Anton Stroup and Rosina H. Hesse with his wife, claiming his wife deserted him in 1800s after visits to Steubenville and Pittsburg. He seeks 50,000 damages.

Jacob Hein Charles E. Saccop Rein Baccop Alnema Kornschild Twenty-ninth Beltzhoover Steubenville Succop Anton Stroup Suocop Stroup Beltzhoever Rosina H. Hesse

Grand jury returns bill list including embezzlement and morality offenses

The grand jury yesterday returned a long bill naming Andrew Buchos John Buchos Michael Buchos Pag Sellick Richard Connelly and others. Charges include assault and battery embezzlement larceny and perjury with offenses against morality and entering a building to commit a felony. Additional names appear as ignored pills.

Andrew John Michael Buchos Pag Sellick Richard Connelly Michael Jordan David Lauber Charles Ley J. C. Lloyd Philip Meyer Thomas Nuttridge, Jr Julius Page Frank Joseph Sibehen William H.eee William Doyle John H.lewis Willliam Caugher Robert Colbert Hester Scott Silas Jones Victor Muerehmyer Omas F. McCleary Andrew Shields Aparew Dillner A. Huckensteim George Haze Daniel McCarthy Frank Walters

Trial Lists Show Day for Legal Actions in Pittsburg

Common Pleas No 1 lists cases including Davidson et al vs City of Pittsburg Shapiro vs Mackey Stump vs Pittsburg Junction Railroad Company and several others. Criminal Court docket includes Edward Zweickert Dolan Diamond Frommer Gillmore Hangerman Loeffler Markovitz Harris Braun Letsch Woet Bovie Hell Towns Helfrick Knapp Coen Black Watson Hicks Matzo Bauer McDonough Dudaon Greenwalt Dolan and Logsdon. Burg issues include verdicts on ferocious dog case and larceny convictions with sentencing set for Saturday. Additional suits involve damages from a house explosion, a non suit in Carnegie case, and appeals from Board of Viewers on Grazier street assessments. Verdict favors Insurance Company of North America on gas explosion claim. libel over steamboat losses and claims continues against Mrs Nixon in admiralty matter.

Common Pleas Davidson Et al City of Pittsburg Shapiro Mackey Stump Pittsburg Junction Railroad Company van Voorhis Pittsburg Southern Railway Company Lloyd Et al Pittsburg Connecting Railway Company Butler & Gardner Bardsley Et al Morris Ohio Connecting Railway Company Thomas Et Ax Imperial Coal Company Ittel Pittsburg, Allegher Manchester Passenger Railway Company Fearney McEwiowner Home Life Insurance Company Ve. Gauger Driscoll King & Co Kuehner Ackerman Criminal Court—Commonwealth Edward Zweickert Hugh Dolan Maggie Diamond Catherine Frommer Edgar Gillmore Henry Hangerman Mary Hangerman Alexander Loeffler Markovitz Samuel Harris August Braun Gottlieb Letsch Anton Woet John Bovie M. Hell John Towns Fred Helfrick Davin Jormr Damiel Fitzpatrick McAleese Edward Cross Michael Hanley Ujity Ugh Motlare Chantel Bircu Wm. Wilkinson Guily Edward Devers A. Berbrech J. Ebach Henry Grant Carnegie, Phipps & Co R. Wallis P. Garey Isabella Browweiler Jaodhe Callier Board of Viewers Grazier Street Insurance Company of North America People’s Natural Gas Company Sixth Street John P. Thorn Joseph Nixon

Alvin Joslin's theater contracts secured for April work

Alvin Joslin announces via Charles L. Davis that theater contracts are set and work will start on April 1. Tenants must vacate beforehand to avoid delays. Strands and Morris report timely payments and expect no setback, while local merchants promote holiday gifts alongside details of the new building and nearby shops.

Messrs Strand & Morris Charles L. Davis Alvin Joslin

Winter cruelty case shocks small town near Emsworth

Agent Berryman of the Humane Society investigated a cruelty report two and a half miles from Emsworth. He found Pole John Mungoski butchered a horse and stored meat for winter, claiming the horse had a broken leg and was fed to dogs and chickens. Stomachs indicated the horse was not starved and other horses on the farm were in good condition.

Agent Berryman The Humane Society Emsworth John Mungoski Agamt Berryman Mungoski Grst

A Successor to Prof Goff Named for Western University

A committee of the University of Western Pennsylvania reviews several prominent educators as candidates to succeed the late Chancellor Goff. The board members J B Scott, Rev Dr Robinson, and William Thaw Jr held a conference at Scotts office to study names and prepare a recommendation. The process will take time with many candidates, and a board meeting will be called to present the choice. Scott said the school progresses well and the technical department will be among the best equipped once finished.

McAlister H. H. Gongs K. Kilpatrick R. J. George Wilson Wiece Sproul Ir. Sprouti KR. J. George Spreuill Milligan Spreuil Mr. Milligan H. H. George Tnally Tien Aew Crozier Judicial Committee Sproull H. H. George East End Goff University of Western Pennsylvania J. B. Scott Robinson William Thaw Scott

WERT AFTER POINTERS With Many New Ideas

Postmaster McKean returns from a ten day trip to Philadelphia New York and Baltimore where he inspected mail handling and money departments. He drafted plans for stamp delivery registry and carrier windows at the new post office and will adopt several improved ideas. A quick delivery bag with smaller sacks, borrowed from New York, will be introduced immediately.

McKean Philadelphia New York Baltimore

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