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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1890

Page

3

Two New Ermines Gaining Ground in County Courts

A Stirling county plan seeks to create two additional judges in Allegheny county with Republican appointees. The scheme aims to push a bill through the Legislature before the next governor’s term and to install appointees before the Democrat-elect Patton. Four candidates are named James H. Rees James S. Young D W Porter and Jacob B Miller. Proponents argue more judges relieve backlogs while opponents warn of political maneuvering and extended pretrial delays.

Allegheny County Heaver Pattison Messra James H. Rees James 5. Young D. W. Porter Jacob BH. Miller Common Pleas

Lawsuit filed over Pittsburgh traction lease dispute

A bill in equity filed in federal court by W H Adams of Illinois challenges a lease of the Pittsburgh Allegheny and Manchester lines to the Traction Company. Adams alleges minority stockholders were denied fair representation and seeks voiding of the lease, disclosure of profits, and delivery of assets. A day is requested to present the case in fuller form.

United States W.H. Adams Illinois John H. Dalzell D. Nicholson J. N. Davidson C.L. Magee Joshua Rhodes Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Passenger Railway Company Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Railway Company Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company Booth & Flinn Adams Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Railway Alleces DC Power OT Strawberry Lane Wood's Run Fuly Tracition Tunneaste Traction Company Booth & Fison Adame Union Passenger Railway Pitlsburre, Allegheny and Manchester Railway Company Oes Union Pittsburgh, Allegheny and Chester Railway Company

Judge Ewing Denies Mandamus Over McKeesport Directors

Judge Ewing ruled against Edison and others in a mandamus petition to force an election at McKeesport Light Co. Directors held over as minority blocked a regular meeting. Plaintiffs claimed stock majority but failed to reach two thirds for a special session.

Jorge Ewing Thomas A. Edison McKeesport Light Company Thomas L White Prenent White White Judge Ewing Tha l Iacht Companion

Today’s Trial Lists in Common Pleas and Criminal Court

Common Pleas No. 1 Evane guardian against Kilgore Gallop & Co Heppley & Son Golf against Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Reese against Clark Rosebery et ux versus Pittsburg Thompson against Pittsburg Gombex et ux versus Bon Criminal Court a Commonwealth on James McCord W J and Harry King John Thompson Joseph M Robinson Rebecca Hoyt Wee Jey Greer Anna James Joan Bendon Ip Getty F W Miller Dr G Tell George Zimmerman Henry Meyer Sandy Taylor Henry Plotkin Jebo C Liegd John Pars Frank Siehen Josten ootoben Yorn Page Frank Siveben Josep Jordans Charles Ley

Common Pleas No Evane Guardian Kilgore Gallop & Co Heppley & Son Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Reese Clark Rosebery Pittsburg Thompson Gombex Ux Va Bon Criminal Court Commonwealth James McCord W.J Harry King John Thompson Joseph M. Robinson Rebecca Hoyt Wee- Jey Greer Anna James Joan Bendon Ip Getty F. W. Miller Dr. G. Tell George Zimmerman Henry Meyer Sandy Taylor Henry Plotkin Jebo C. Liegd John :Ou Pars Prank Siehen Josten Ootoben Yorn Page Frank Siveben Josep Jordans Charles Ley

Suit Over the Red Pond in Pittsburg City

Jones files a 3000 dollar damage suit against the city of Pittsburg claiming ownership of three houses on Center avenue in the Thirteenth ward. He alleges a ravine behind the lots and a choking sewer outlet from 189 causing water to back up and flood the first and adjacent houses. He asserts city liability for defective sewer construction and failure to keep it clear of debris.

Jones Te City of Pittsburg Center Avenue Thirteenth Ward Robingen St Arauline Academy Fourteenth Ward Tinkland Post Office Fifth Ave Frnetion Ea Baeteio Lig GETT

Man Files Equity Suit Over Peculiar Property Transfer

Tarentum resident William Latham sues stepson John Stobert and wife claiming a peculiar transaction affected his property. The bill alleges Stobert, son of Latham's wife from a prior marriage, has lived with Latham since age seven or eight.

William Latham John Stobert Stobert Latham

Latham Sues to Reclaim Tarentum Property in Trust Claim

A petition in the United States Circuit Court seeks to declare a trust in property once deeded by Latham to Stobert and later transferred by his widow to Stobert. Latham alleges no consideration and seeks restoration of the property and restraint on encumbrances. Concurrently, W F Barnes, receiver of the Allegheny Valley Railroad, asks court to approve a proposed compromise of Valley Railroad cases against the Phillips heirs. Saturday, January 4, set for hearing.

Latham Tarentam Stobert United States Circuit Court W. 4. Barnes Allegheny Valley Railroad The Valley Railroad Phillips

Court Roundup Reveals Divorces Trials and Local Suits

Eu a M Moore was granted divorce from George Moore on desertion grounds. A trial before Judge Collier covered James McKay versus Jacob Gudensky and J W Barker on a landlord’s warrant. Grand jury heard McKee Rocks borough incorporation. Damages suit Hamilton vs Kiuchenbecker ruled for defendant. Assignees of Farmers and Mechanics Bank recorded judgments against Spreen and the Orman trio for 15 3824 and 25000. Morris won a verdict against Ohio Connecting Railway for property damage from a bridge. Van Voorhis v Pittsburg Southern Coal garnishee ruled for defendants on an account. Warson of Coraopolis bailed after acquittal. Jury deliberating Fisher vs Monongahela Connecting Railroad. Court ordered examination of informations returned by officials for proper returns. Parker convicted of larceny. Morrison guilty of immorality with six months. Annie Smith guilty with five dollar fine. Jutas Colenics Kupka Matze all acquitted or fined as noted.

James McKay Jacob Gudensky J. W. Barker Collier McKee's Rocks Robert Hamilton John Kiuchenbecker Kitchenbecker Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank Frank W.spreen Theodore L. E Joseph H. Orman Willliam Morais Ohie Connecting Railway Company Morris Isaac van Voorhis Pittsburg Southern Coal Company Grand Lake Coal Company Mark M. Warson Coraopolis J. P. Fisher Monongahela Connecting Railroad Company Fisher Jones & Laughins' Mill Jupge Stowr William Parker James P. Morrison Annie Smith Michael Jutas John Colenics George Kupka John Matze Duquesne Andrew Hajus

Byrap of Figs Promotes Gentle Kidney Liver and Bowels

The pleasant effect and perfect safety for ladies make Byrap of Figs a favorite liquid laxative. It pleases the eye and taste while gently acting on the kidneys liver and bowels under all conditions.

Rug dealers boast direct imports from Constantinople and open sales

A Pittsburgh rug firm touts stock direct from Constantinople, claims no New York culled imports, and invites inspection. It offers private sales and auctions with discounts up to 25 percent versus nonimporters. Public auction today at 10:30 AM and 3 PM. private sales at other hours. H Tripate & Co 75 Fourth Avenue Hostetter block Henry Auction Co, auctioneers.

Constantinople New York Pittsburre H. Tripate & Co Fourth Avenue Hostetter Block Henry Auction Company

20000 Christmas Turkeys Arrive Soon At Pittsburg

Arrangements completed for about 20000 dressed turkeys country dressed with heads feet and entrails removed plus a large lot of dressed chickens ducks and geese. Half arrive on express trains December 23 at 7 A M the rest December 24 at 7 A M. Also promotions for gas saving stoves and appliances by Mourrin and Merri with demonstrations at 90 Fifth Ave old Dispatch Building.

John Fite Elgin Butter and Cheese House Pittsburg Mourrin Murrin W. E. Merri Fifth Ave Dispatch Building

Pittsburg Traction Company Publishes 85 Page Pamphlet

The laws ordinances and bylaws of the Pittsburg Traction Company issued from the presses of Percy F. Switch detail a neat pamphlet of 85 pages. Catalogue and fine book work includes mercantile legal railroad and show printing at short notice on reasonable terms.

Pittsburg Traction Company Percy IF Switch Virgin Alley Pittsburg General Mercantile

Bargain Sale Notices and Shop Offers Across Town

A jumble of ads announces a piano selling at half value from a teacher leaving the city and a first class instrument in good condition. Bargains include hats at five dollars, trimmed hats, jackets, and ladies wear from multiple stores with varied prices. Diamonds auctioned daily from Smithfield street, night shopping advertised, gloves and crayon services offered, plus general store notices and promotions.

Heseicssd Music Co., Sr Hardware Ste Drug More Wotion Shepard ci & CU. Ii Mocehy Invoice Dome Motion & Motives Percival & Chapman Rocery Lmnes & CO Smithfield Doia-A

Schools for crime and separate jails urged in city talk

Discussion at the jail board calls for separating sexes to curb crime and temptation. The jail matron describes guards and incidents, including an 18 year old girl's entanglement with a noted criminal. Chief Bigelow sues Bear Creek Oil Refining for dumping refinery refuse into the Highland reservoir.

Lfe Belgium Germany Europe Massachusetts Pennsylvania Chief Bigelow Bear Creek Oil Refining Company Highland Reservoir Bear Creek of Refining Company Bureau of Water Allegheny River Highland Water Bureau Bigelow Hear Creek Oil Refining Company Ol Refining Brilliant Station Moreland

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