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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1891

Page

3

Debated mandamus over county funds depository bid

Lexander Gilfillan challenged Controller Grier in a mandamus arguing bids for county funds depository were mishandled due to publication errors and a January 13 deadline. The Union Bank bid was rejected though later disputes claim fair chance and equal treatment for all banks.

Bylexander Gilfillan Fer Eutral Bank Posit Slagle and Iiler Feewnd Hank Jetn Bryant Union Bank J. Ho Central Bank Wper Iic James Fitzsimmons Frazier Grier Erman Conover Secourt

Braddock Riot Murder Trial Nears Verdict

The Braddock Riot murder trial concludes as George Rusnok Andy Todt and Michael Sabol face a jury in Criminal Court II. Witnesses recount the New Year’s Day events at Edgar Thomson Steel Works while defense argues alibi and leaders pressed the outbreak. The prosecutor seeks murder verdict as jurors hear the judge’s charge on degrees and intent.

He Braddock George Rusnok Andy Todt Michael Sabol Michael Quinn Edgar Thomson Steel Works Bradock Vowe Criminal Court II Latvia Blakeley Rusnok Mengthen Johnston Husnok Vsatilten Quinn Stowe Adge

Woman Sues Over Fall At Doorstep Damages Sought

Mary A White sues Mary and Frederick Otto in Common Pleas Court No 2 seeking damages for injuries from a fall at 2000 Josephine Street. Defendants allegedly removed a doorstep cover to deter Halloween roisterers, leaving a three inch drop. White claims great pain and ongoing medical care with damages sought at 2000.

J. W. Kinnear Common Pleas Court Mary A. White Mary Ederick Otto White Josephine Street Ecenes

Today’s court trials list many cases in common pleas and criminal court

A dense docket of Common Pleas cases includes Reed and Kreps v Kennedy and others, Carlisle v Chronicle Telegraph, Pauli v Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and various partnerships and domestic matters. The Criminal Court lists Commonwealth v H R Kerh among others with a roster of names.

Common Pleas No Reed & Kreps Kennedy Et Carlisle Chronicle Telegraph McNalt McAleese Pauli Baltimore — Ohio Railroad Company Safle Deposit Camers Chambers Company Moyie Amers Coore Me Havereanek Reiss Ve Seipel Bayless Va Hutchinson Common Pleas Jutte Kerstone Hadge Company Larimer Nogley

Divorce Suit Between Laura B Sawyer and K A Sawyer

The case before Judge Magee in Allegheny concerns cruelty as the cause for divorce. Mrs. Sawyer, a noted music teacher, alleges lack of support and abuse by her husband who, though living with her, did not contribute financially for years. Cross examination reveals Sawyer performed household chores and was generally wearier. Minor court notes include an ejectment suit by Mary A Orr versus A Carpenter et al before Judge Colier and a tax jury for Charles Horne.

J. B. Poor Lemuel Reed Gumbert & Huey John A. Woods Michael Carroll Howe, Brown , Co Joseph M. Bauman Casper P. Dull Joseph Hite Patrick Jennings William Jennings G. Hyndman E. K. Hyndman James Cochran White J.D Bradd Ile the Church Allegheny Valley Railroad Company C. C. Dickey James Varner William T. Wilson Logan Ferry Company William G. Douglas Thomas Carson Cnltor George B. Gordon W. N. Riddle N. C C. E. Stewart Laura B. Sawyer K A. Sawyer Magee Allegheny Sawyer Mary A. Orr A. Carpenter Coliier Charles Horne

Judge Fetterman backs owls to curb sparrow pest

The article depicts Judge Fetterman praising screech owls as effective sparrow control on his farm. It notes a past legislative misstep granting owl and hawk scalp premiums, the rapid digestion of prey, and warns that removing certain vermin could threaten field mice and snakes, with broader agricultural implications.

Fetterman Pennsylvania

Farmers push for sidewalks over roads near city limits

Farmers urge a winter road law to divert road taxes to building sidewalks within six miles of the city. They argue urban mechanics and oil producers access roads in all seasons while hills and pikes decay, and turnpike firms or cycle makers could share costs for wider public benefit.

Pct St. L Steubenville Pike Ple

Three East End Boys Held in Williamsport Jail

Edwin Mattern Otto Lohide and James Morris aged 17 to 20 are jailed at Williamsport amid 85 suspicious characters. They recently left home to seek work but were picked up as tramps in Kas and will be brought home by their parents.

Edwin Mattern Otto Lohide James Morris East End Williamsport

Two Benefit Shows At Hawkins For Soldiers Widows Home

Two entertainments by Mallons Lyceum School of Acting will be staged in the Standard Theater Grant street Friday and Saturday evenings February 26 and 27 to aid the Soldiers Widows Home building fund. Admission 25 cents with proceeds to the Home. The event is under General Alexander Hays Circle No 12 Ladies of the G A R and Circle No 12 urges attendance by allied orders and sympathizers. Also news of a round trip rail offer from Pittsburg to Baltimore February 12 with ten day validity.

Hawkins Station Mallon’s Lyceum School of Acting Standard Grant Street Alexander Hays G. A. BL

Assessors Bar Transfers on Late Deeds Installment Sales

The Board of Assessors will not transfer property on deeds dated after February 1 or on installment sales until the full purchase price is paid. Taxes for properties sold this year will be due by the owner listed on the current assessment. Controller Morrow’s directive follows the Bruce ordinance of 1876, and no changes to assessment books will occur after they reach the Treasurer.

Board of Assessors Bruce Morrow E. S. Morrow Frank FP Mr. Morrow Pydéne

Judges Slagle Delays Haight Sewer Case Pending Supreme Court

Judges Slagle and Collier heard the appeal of Alexander King's heirs over the Haight's raw sewer assessment. City officials urged postponement until the Supreme Court rules on related matters. the judges promised a decision after the high court speaks.

Slagle Supreme Court Galnaa Point Haight’s Collier Alexander King Haight's Moreland Guthrie Board of Viewers

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