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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1892

Page

2

Hastings Misses Court as Multiple Trials Delayed in Allegheny

In Allegheny, the trials of Mayor Wyman ex-Mayor Pearson and Market Clerk Hastings were postponed to tomorrow after Hastings failed to appear. The district attorney moved for legal process, while Antonio Abroza was acquitted on oath of infidelity and Ed McGunniele was ruled not guilty on misdemeanor. The Bell case for larceny by bailee and McGee Jr. assault case continued with juries deliberating.

Wyman Pearson Hastings Allegheny David Hastings Marshall Elphinstone Burleigh Mr. Bannett Commonwealth Barleigh Antonio Abroza Peter Baxter Ed McGunniele F. Main J. 8. Bell E.H. McWhorter Bell Aeclopedia Britannica John McGee Jr J. L. Jones Oakland

Receiver Sought for McKeesport Light Company by Minority Stockholders

A bill in equity filed to appoint a receiver for the McKeesport Light Company alleges Edison General Electric Co seeks control via heavy debt and improper director appointments. Plaintiffs led by Thomas L White claim mismanagement, defaulted payments, and that Edison leverage could force a sale. hearing set for Wednesday.

McKeesport Light Company Edison Peone Thomas L. White H. Reiber F. Reiber D. Stratton M. F. Ryan W. A. Kelley Amelia Latehaw J. K. Kelley Edison General Electric Company McKeesport Company Joon Edison Company T. L. White J. E. White HU. Rei Thomas Reynolds J. E. Silverman A. M. Neeper H. M. Darling Gillette Adams McKeesport National Tube Works Pithate

Liquor cases and common pleas docket list in Pennsylvanian court

Long list of defendants in liquor cases and multiple Common Pleas dockets including Lyon vs Pennsylvania Railroad Company Obernaver McDevitt People s Natural Gas and several city and company disputes. Cases span Common Pleas No 1 and No 2 with numerous plaintiffs and defendants across Pittsburgh.

Crimins Commonwealth John Hall Mary Mullen John Kramer John Baker William Conroy William Driscoll Don Hickey Eliza Knowland Peter O'Brien Jesse Pavy Bridget Baker Bridget Maley James Cunningham Bridget Sullivan John Thomas Mary Thomas Harry McLeor William Nolden Charlies Killer Benjamin Hogthes Eblen Connelly Ann Cillen Georges Griggs Patrick Halpin David McKee Alexander McKor Jacob Reims Thomas Karney Frank F. Walker Mary Sheedy John Kammerer Frank Long B. Trexler Saral Karrington Cochran Mary Gallagher Muldowney Mary Ann Fenan Gustave Greenbug Margaret Hays William Conway James Fitzpatrick Frank O'Neil Joan Bonish We Loughrey Aix Cain Pat Conley John Faylie Pat Finney Mary Haney Catherine Hester James McKenna James McLaughlin Pat Ward James Clark Joan Fay Mary Hickey Jon Farinarie Maggie Raymond Lecodie Bluar John Lang Rodger Hartley Thomas Ovden J. Andrews George Lenerbaugh John Price W.j.unskey Charles Really EK W. Powers Janes Henderson John McMichael James Blair Common Pleas Lyon Pennsylvania Railroad Company Louis & Son Obernaver McDevitt, Et al People's Natural Gas Company WS Eder Turns Federal Street Railway Company St. John's Manufacturing Company S Miller Geis Sanders Orr Miller Union Pountry and Machine Company Union Ice Company Swenn Ve Melion P. J. Agen William Badden William BH. Fauner Lewis J. Fanney Mannahan Crowther Schwab Jones City of Pittsburg Hooy Thon Pitsburg Slataper Fiedler Edmundson Esa Traction Filliam Clay of Allegheny Mercer Pittaba Traction Sullman Tate Britton Barnes Imbol Bos

Henry Ives Sues for Damages Over Stock Sale

Henry Ives known as the Napoleon of Finagnes sues James D. and William V. Callery as executors for $20,000 damages alleging breach of contract. Ives claims an agreement on May 5 to buy 100 shares of City Savings Bank stock for $94,500, with $10,000 paid, and delivery due by May 5, but delivery failed. Lyon, McKee & Son represent Ives.

Henry Ives Napoleon of Finagnes James D William V. Callery James Callery Mr. Callery City Savings Bank Callery Gallery Lyon, McKee & Son Lves

Tax dispute over street strip used for bridge access

In Pittsburgh a dispute between Monongahela Company and the City over a K foot wide strip acquired from the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway for bridge access. The city taxes the strip as part of the street while the company argues it is street property exempt from tax under its charter. Clarke asks the court to rule, with appeal to the Supreme Court possible.

A. H. Clarke Court of Common Flease Monongahela Company Pittsburg Bridge Company Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway Company Cpa Clarke Supreme Court

Galvin Ordered To Show Cause In Contempt Hearing

Judge McClung of Common Pleas Court No 3 issued a rule compelling G A Galvin to show cause why contempt proceedings should not follow for disobeying a court order that barred interference with the Manchester strike. Galvin was arrested Saturday for interfering with railroad operation. a hearing is set for tomorrow.

McClung Common Pleas Court No. 3 G. A. Galvin Manchester Galvin

Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists Club Applies for Charter

An application was filed yesterday for a charter for the Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists and Gardeners' Club. Officers named include President E. C. Reineman and Vice President P. S. Randolph with Secretary George Westerle and Assistant Secretary H. Sheartman. Treasurer F. Burki listed.

Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists and Gardeners’ Club E. C. Reineman P. S. Randolph George Westerle H. Sheartman F. Burki

Legal and court news from McKeesport and Allegheny

Local court rounds include verdicts in several cases: McKeesport Light Company suit for 823. Frank Huffy against Allison Hazlett for 38. McKeesport borough verdict 102 against M Raibie executor. KE Donnelly against W J Brennan for 237 15. Doxixick Wexner and J B Legeman trial for aggravated assault on George Faber. Beam Jamison suit against Homestead borough over water damage. Berg against Zschetzche & Son for 1234. Emma Hoehn divorce suit against William Hoehn. Supreme Court reargument in Kroegher vs McConway. Lare v Wests for 7500 stock case. Also ads for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and piano sales by J M Herrman & Co.

Pact H. Hacks McKeesport Light Company Frank Huffy Allison & Hazlett McKeesport M. Raibie Rosina Kalbie KE. J. Donnelly W. J. Brennen Doxixick Wexner J.B. Legeman Porter George Faber Beam & Jamison Homestead Borough Collier F. P. Berg Charles Zschetzche & Son Homestead Boot and Shoe Company Attorynrr J. C. Dickes Emma K. Hoehn Emanuel Schlag William B. Hoehn Supreme Court Kroegher McConway Company Court of Common Pleas Allegheny County P. C. Knox, Esq

Great fire sale and bargain overcoats at P C C C Pittsburg

Fire sale at the P C C C bargain department reports dramatic discounts on overcoats for boys youths and men. Prices shown include 98 cents for 205 boys coats 236 young men coats and 250 300 men coats. Goods are smoke damaged only and not burnt sold daily 9 am to 5 30 pm at corner Grant and Diamond streets.

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Oil Boom Expands Along Verona to Noblestown Region

Wells near Noblestown and Verona report new fifth sand strikes amid a fieldwide surge. Brown Robison & Co. on the McMurray farm east of Noblestown and Guffey Queen's No 1 on Samuel Wetmore farm surge, yielding 200 barrels per hour and 50 then 200, while other rigs show strong flow. analysts note a potential new streak linking Kemp and Moorhead pools and expect increased leasing and drilling activity across the Allegheny Valley north of Verona. The trade tracks daily rates, gauges, and the rising spread of discoveries from Oakdale toward Freeport and McDonald.

Oakdale Noblestown Little Oil Company Little Lot Brown, Robison & Co Brown, Robbon & Co Leonard Shatter Agnes Kemp Moorhead Wheeling Gas Company Kemp Sam Sturgeon Brown, Hobison & Co Feld Guffey & Queen's Samuel Wetmore Matthews Hollow Guifey & Queen Wetmore Wells Galey Bros Walker Heirs Hoffman & Co Moore Pittsburg Oil Company Reed Farm McDonald Haussler, Davis & Botts Boyce Farm McCurdy Mansfield Oil Com Se Willow Grove Greenlee & Forst Gladden Farm Guckert & Steele McKeown Verona Allegheny Valley Railroad Philadelphia Company Houghtelin Deitz Brothers Allegheny John M. Patterson & Co Huey Patterson & Co Freeport Jennings, Guffey & Co Matthews Herron Guffey & Queen Wetmore Forst & Greenlee Handé Gamble Patterson & Jones Kelso Devonian Oil Company Boyce Oakdanle Oil Comany Morgan Heirs Wallace Guffey, Galey & Murphy Pennsylvania Limited Carsey Ee Washington Almires Atlantic Express Ner Philadelphia Baltimore Haerisbate Washmal Cn M. Co Ifadeiptia Iale Express Ari Phi Marhaba Harris Ia New York Jersey City Brooklyn N. Y York Johnstown Greensbu ‘Aceot Iso London Seeaeers E. Ooday A. m Cemm Walt Tj JIG A. m Raegg Sanday Iace Bath Bunday Braindock Isu Iles South-West Penn Railway Or Uniontown Monongalia Aruernia Uniontown Monongahela Ie Eensylvania Division Federal Street Allegheny Forpringdale Butler Apollo Paulson Biairsville Sodinine Excelsior Baggage Express Compan Baminae Fifth Avenue Fourth Avenue Try Street Seerate Tas EF. Pugh

Yesterday's Market Features

Trading stayed fair with prices opening steady then weakening to the cay finish. The March option opened at 33k and closed around 6.0, with a 1yc gap to cash. Refined marked down at Antwerp while elsewhere was unchanged. Shipments and barrels figures for Om Crry and related items listed, New York and L-National Transit certificates opened and closed with modest gains and losses. Petroleum firm on repurchase then slipped, Lima oil and Pennsylvania oil activity noted with limited sales. Dr. Jayne's Expectorant advertised for colds while Straub Brewing promotes Lager orders and pleasing trade terms.

George Antwerp Om Crry Openaee Srides Shipine Barista Buces New Yorke L—Petroleum Pennsylvania Oil Giige Lima Oil

Late News In Brief From International To Local

A sprawling bulletin notes Rinderpest spreading among hogs near Biecan Germany, a leaky British Mediterranean ship, San Francisco sealing fleet sails, and possible amalgamation of Minnesota Farmers Alliances with the Federation of Labor. Tide flood hits Hamburg suburbs. Senators Teller and Wolcott back Harrison in their state. Vatican organ attacks Mercier urging Catholics to Liberals. Labrador arrives Halifax after tempest. Ex mayor Black funds spire for Milwaukee’s St. John’s Cathedral. Incendiary fire at Konigsburg castle extinguished. Tragic self harm of Thomas Bell. Le Nord ceases publication after editor’s death. North Carolina arrest of John Boyd claims wrecking Richmond and Danville train. Indianapolis arbitration upholds free ride badges but burdens reporting of accidents. Prohibition reform appeals. temperance groups push excise reform. Tolstoi superstition feared by Rinzian peasants. Cincinnati worker John Prenzer dies. $14,000 cash and insurance found in trunk. Pennsylvania river improvements committee met in Pittsburgh. dam Beaver and dam No.5 plans require about $500,000. Barberton Land Company annual meeting shows Pittsburg-backed investments and high taxes scaring relocation.

John Boyd North Carolina Richmond Danville Statesville Board of Arbitration Indianapolis W. H. Arnoux A. W. Souzer Robert Graham Associated Temperance John Prenzer Cincinnati Ake Cullin

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