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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
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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.
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Jones
Te City of
Pittsburg
Center Avenue
Thirteenth Ward
Robingen St
Arauline Academy
Fourteenth Ward
Tinkland
Post Office
Fifth Ave
Frnetion Ea
Baeteio Lig
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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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Beaver
Ewing
Criminal and Common Pleas
Culiar Transaction
A. M. Moore
George Moore
James H. Aiken & Co
Smithfield Street
Gests
Breer & Easter
Bermrz & Bros
Wood Street
Hauch’s
Wisu
Rosenbaum & Co
Hendricks & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
Aufrecht
Market Street
Schools For Crime
Annie Ryan
Croup
Shiloh
Jos. Fieming & Son
Hardy & Hayes
Harpy & Hayes
Southfield Street
Durbin & MceWatty's
53Ifth Avenue
Ixos City
Jos, Herny & Co
Penn Avenue
Iron City Brewing Co
R. Heep & Co
A. Young
Everett
Frankstown Avenue
East End
Alex Ross
Music House
Jos. Eichbaaum & Co
Fifth Avenue
Henry Terheyden
Jos. Horst & Co
Gall
Einest & Easton
Hauek’s
Gautschi
Chestnut
Phila
Rousexpaum & Co
Rerner & Bros
Frse
Wfsu
Rozenbaum & Co
I. McCann
C. Keally
G. & Martin
W. F. Scott
J. W. Scott
Western Butter Company
Water Su
F. McCann
Mar
Darasrns
Public Safety
Burg
Bite Tsburg
River St
Nineteenth
Charles Bickel
Hamilton Duliding
Department of Ayor
Pobuia Safety
F. Sawhill
Pittsburg Dispatch
Diamond Streets
Southside
Carson Street
J. W. Wallace
Penn Ave
Pittsburrg
Thomas McCaffrey
Butler Street
Emil G. Stuckey
Mth Street
Allewheny
Kaeacher
H. J. McHride
Market House
F. A. Eggens & Son
Ohio
Chestnut Sts
Thomas McHenry
Western
Irwin
G. W. Hughes
Perry M. Gleim
Rebecca
James H. Alren & CO
Yash Hoys
Kau
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Achiman
Sv and
Stanton Avs
Cleveland
Mary
House of David
Hov
Helen Peltetreau
Hook
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Y&vu
Elsner & Phillips
Orseshoer
Krigger & Brennan
Heboceast
Allecheny
Dela Adn
Avehen
J. H. Stevenson & Co
Neo
Akreystone Hotel
City
Kaupmanss
Golicitor
Addrion
Dispatch
Dispatch Office
Cainel
Dr. O' Keefe
Keefe & CO
Firth
Smithfield St
Standard Silver Ware CO
Haston
Mss
H, Watis & CO
Li Wood
IRL
Henney Leach
Imo Pennay
Delsag
Meehan
Grant St. Tel
Delip
Inet Om
Jess W
Diapatel Taos
Tartners
Artnfek
WOODS
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Rankatown Ay
East Mittsburg
Courants
Kingsley
East Liberty
Bern
Frazler
del Tur
Montgages
Jas. W. Drape
Pittepure
Despita
Allegheny County Koper
Henry Yeaver
Fourth Ave
Lot Jones
Montery St. Iglez
Horne’s
Nvestiente
Madame
Pig Wittsburg Pension Agency
J. BH. Stevenson & Co
Finth Ave
Jmicmbon
Dickson
WM. W. Phillips
Dauphin St
Atlantic Av
Hedtera Av
Fulton St
Baile Ay
Cable Ling
W Kite
Bes
Bee
W. A. Herron
Derail
South Highland
Baxter
Powrth
Archasd St.—Neah
Kenmawr
Saphaltum
Bath
W.c. Flor
Samuel W. Slack & Co
Delfi
Fraziei
Forty-Fifth
Mutler
Pacific AV
Nea Wennayv
Twentieth Ward
L. O
Atwood ST
Oakland
McLain &Zugmith
Tiaga ST
Bomewood
Black & Baird
Shetland
Muhrtland
Dallas 9
Orth
Jas
W. Pee
Allegheny Post Office
Chahies Somens
Arch ST
Barcalo, Baxter, Fhumpson& UY
Deld
Mwreu
Gewicks
Chestnut ST
Samuel W. Black & CO
Peta
Schenley Parket
Peter Shields
H Grant
Mathison
Et Ceet
Third St
Wyleee
A. Hehkus & Sons
Dei
Butler
JAS, W. Drape 2 CO
Farinas
Arm
Bud
Wittish
Grant Pittsburg
Florida
Bright
J. H. Stevenson
del Jm Ackessell
N. F. Hurst
Real
Rochester
Sinana
Indiana County
John McGaughey
Indiana
Charles Somers &Co
W. Drape
Millshore
RICK
Fas
J. He Stevenson & CO
Fink Avenue
Couustry
Charles
Sua & CO
Wood St
Penn Av
Megheny
Edo
Dermiues
Stork
Thomas Cake
Lacock
Sandusky
Okbeck
Renavoomne Oy Annes
Armes Machine Deyn Pgt
Firesornburg, Pa
Lae Pag & Douthett CO
LIM
Daebast
River Av
Alleghbeoy, Pa
Aremipay
Iano
Aasta
Iflee
Blach & Balad
Hotler St
Trooma
Artic. Lal
Frazier
Falkeu
W Spencer & CO
Diamond St
Dels
Evaline
Liberty
Ifty and Bullersts
Del
Ivy ST
Duquesne and
Pennsylvania Railroad
W. A. Herrun
Cedar
Chartiers
West End
Pearth
Del-H-M
ASD
Ft. Wayne
Stanton
Hilondav
W. A. Herron & Sons
UTEL
Black & Bald
Ersonal
LEVI
Liberty St. Derd
Stanley
Darkest
Africa
Himerif
Chasscribner Sons
Morecca
Pd. Fueming & CO
Josiah Cohen
Diarounel
Henry Kamphans
Henry Kamwphans
A. Israel
Dee Fr
Diamond
OTICE
Jerome Street
Speelman
G. B. Heck
Horough
McKeesport
Pittspoeg
First National Bank I'iTeureEe
Pirtsacag
VT O
Monongahela Navigation Company
Pittapure
W. Bakewell
R.C. Miller
Third Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Third Presbyterian Church
OO. D. Lewis
Yarita Avenue
Choice Properties Dwellings
Charles Somers & Co
Penn Ava del Tosa
Ft. Wayne Railroad
C. S. Huddleston
Laurel Station
Chamber of Commerce
Tradesmen's National Bank
First National Bank of Birmingham
M. & M. Insurance Co
M. & M. National Bank
Mechanics National Bank
Exchange National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Soabares Real Estate Savings Bank
Baleit Co
Fourth National Bank
Third National Bank
Central Traction
Commercial National Bank
North American Construction Ca
Pittsburg Plate Glass Cn
John D. Bailey
Wylie Avenue
Washington and
Congress Streets
Lot
Rooma
Pit Henry Auction Co
Markes St
Bring. Henry Auction Co
H. B. Smithson
Fieal Estate
Eisner
Firth and Woodstreet
Uquesne Beater Iaburg
Rosina Vokes
Felix Morris
London
Percy Pendragon
My Millimer
Bill
Sean
Duquesne Theater
Haye
Lawrence Barret
Rand Opera House
Daniel Frohman
Elsie Leslie
Lestie
Dee T
Magavo Mitchell
Williams’ Academy
Arris’ Theater
Harreis, Bhitton &Dean
Gray and Stephens
Vesper
Scanlan
Arry Davis
Yucatan
Hamilton
Ross
L. H. Harris Drug CO
Bindley Hardware CO
New Grant Street
Liberty Street
Av. Pirrssone