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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1892

Page

2

Hastings Defectively Tries for New Trial in Oleomargarine Case

Legal notes reveal Attorney D F Patterson filed defenses for F R Schmidt and others against G W Buss over penalties for selling oleomargarine. The defendants admit possession and sale, claim illegality of the Pennsylvania ban, and allege a conspiracy with A Blakeley to extort money, citing prior Calley cases and payments as coercion.

D. F. Patterson F. R. Schmidt G. W. Buss A. Blakeley Buss Pennsylvania Russ A. Blakeley, Esq Blakeley Brown Calley Calley Russ and Blakeler

Wrong Court Adopts Civil Route in Wylie Case

In a criminal court session a nolle pros was allowed for D W Wylie charged with embezzlement as an insurer agent who advanced funds to subagents. The judge sided with civil action, leading to dismissal. William Lee, charged with embezzlement, also had nolle pressed after he paid back costs. John M Hares was convicted of larceny by bailee for a watch case from 1888. Indee Porter received suspended costs. Albert E Jones of Mifflin township had wholesale liquor license revoked for repeated sales in quantities less than the legal limit. Marr Hickey convicted of selling liquor without a license on Sunday.

D. W. Wylie Wylie Vermont Life Insurance Company Nolle Wmn Lee Waiters’ Union John M. Hares Paul Rudert Tarentum Greensburg Indee Porter Ewine Albert E. Jones Mifflin Township Marr Hickey

No New Trial For Hastings In Embezzlement Case

Ex Market Clerk David Hastings loses bid for a new trial as Judge Porter orders no new trial and schedules sentencing next week. Separate proceedings delay on motions for Mayor Wyman and Post Publishing Company until next Thursday. Mrs Catharine Zeller answers Charles Zeller Jr’s divorce suit alleging a cruelty claim, noting years of mistreatment and previous desertion. she seeks dismissal of the current suit.

David Hastings Hastings Jude Porter Catharine Zeller Charles Zeller, Jr Zeller Common Pleas

Estate of Accountant Names Listed in Probate Filing

The probate docket records Martha Kh Edmundson Jonathan Aiken William Gitin Nancy Giffin P C Cunningham Rebecca Van Buren A M Pollock Bards Mary A Aten Thoums Contes among listed parties in the estate filing reflects a multi-person probate matter with several named heirs and associates. The filing names appear without clear dates or court specifics in the fragmentary OCR text.

Martha Kh. Edmundson Jonathan Aiken William Gitin Nancy Giffin P. C. Cunningham Rebecca van Buren A. M. Pollock Bards Mary A. Aten Thoums Contes

Common Pieas No 3 Bauman vs McFar lane et al

In the Criminal Court Commonwealth cases list includes Johnston vs Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction Company and Wisecarver vs B&O BR Co with defendants Julius Dempke Frank Lemon Frank Leona a Albert Nixon Van Montgomery W E Howley Robert Maurer Joseph Bean Lena Sprague Lawrence Strauss Louis Satler.

Bauman Va McFarlane Et al Johnston Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction Company Craighead Ve Thompson Wisecarver B. & O. BR. RB. Co. Criminal Court—Commonwealth Julius Dempke Frank Lemon Frank Leona Albert Nixon van Montgomery W. E. Howley Robert Maurer Joseph Bean Lena Sprague Lawrence Strauss Louis 5

Trial in Boyle suit and multiple miner cases in court

The case of J C Boyle against Yulia Brow arsky is before Judge McCillang. A jury is seated in Williams Harger versus Wilberts Bro on a commissions suit. Phillips Dunn Co sues Rock Torpedo Co for damages from an oil well explosion during shooting. A verdict awarded fifty cents to plaintiffs. Sarre sues N B Richardson for five thousand dollars damages over a false arrest alleged on January 16 1892 before Magistrate McKenns.

Txe J.C. Boyle Yulia Jd. Sarre N. B. Richardson Smith Richardson McKenns

New Laws For Ohio Women Vote Wage Fees

Ohio lawmakers move toward broader reforms. A Senate bill lets plaintiffs in wage cases claim $15 attorney fees from costs when successful, with a similar provision on appeals. The oil leases bill authorizes state land leases for oil and gas, and a strong push favors women's suffrage, granting women voting rights for township and corporate school-director elections.

Columbus Senate House Board of Public Works Canal Commission Mercer County General Assembly Ohio Committee On Elections Doty

Grand Council Meeting of Nu Sigma Nu Fraternity

The Grand Council of Nu Sigma Nu met at Monongahela House with delegates from University of Pennsylvania West Penn College and schools in Chicago Ann Arbor Minneapolis Detroit. The event included an elaborate feast and speeches on Medical Schools Our College Nu Sigma Nu Our Older Brother Games Chapter The World's Fair Our Genius Our Alumni The New Star The Pearls the Garnets and the Gold Symposiarch topics chaired by Dr Rodgers with local physicians in attendance.

Nu Sigms Nu Fraternity Monongahela House University of Pennsylvania West Penn College Chicago Ann Arbor Minneapolis Detroit Irwin Rodgers John N. Irwin Our College J. B. Murdoch Nu Sigma Nu W. P. Walter Cc. B. King J. Watt Foster Joseph de Silva George Senkler Aumni J. W. Boyce New Star Don M. Campbell Thad H. Walker Symposiarch RK. EL. Rodgers

National Education Associa tion meets in Brooklyn notes school celebration plan

At the annual meeting of the National Education Association the Department of Superintendents introduced a resolution by Dr. W F Harris US Commissioner of Education for a nationwide October 12 celebration of America's discovery in abolition schools. The plan urges teachers to endorse the event, newspapers to cooperate, and state superintendents to form a general committee with an executive panel of five to arrange the program. Frank A Fitzpatrick Omaha public schools superintendent spoke on duties toward Kindergarten age children and supported extending school age to 6 to 14 with kindergarten as a public school adjunct by law.

New York National Education Association Department of Superintendents Brooklyn W. F. Harris United States Commissioner of Education America Frank A. Fitzpatrick Omaha Fitzpatrick

No Reciprocity With Mexico Ends Negotiations Suspended

City of Mexico reports that negotiations for reciprocal trade with the United States have been suspended since late December over cereals duties. Mexico rejects major concessions on wheat corn and flour. Public opinion leans against special commercial treaties amid disputes with the American press.

City Mexico United States Navey

Edward Field Indicted Again Over Bogus Bills of Lading

New York Feb 17 The sixth indictment against Edward M Field of the defunct firm Field Lindley Weichsters Co charges forgery in a bill of lading he allegedly forged and used to obtain about 75 000 The case stems from a separate Curtis trial in San Francisco where the defense rested and the prosecution sought time for rebuttal before Judge Troutt.

New York Edward M. Field Field, Lindley, Weichsters & Co Field Conteeni Seete E. Johnson Henr Zune Curtis San Francisco Troutt

Board of Lady Managers minutes bill denied to Phoebe Cousin

The World's Fair Board of Control refused payment for Phoebe Cousin's bill for printing the minutes of the first Board of Lady Managers session when she served as secretary. A second note urges Dr. D. Jayne's Expectorant as a cold remedy.

Phoebe Curiaco World's Fair Board of Control Phoebe Cousin Board of Lady Managers

Special Rent Advertisements Today in The Dispatch

Classified rent notices appear on the third page of The Dispatch offering various apartments and houses for lease. Readers may find unique listings for apartments, duplexes, and single family homes with rates and locations noted.

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Mellon Denies Standard Has Made Overtures to Him

Oil for fuel policy discussed as producers consider pumping McDonald field oil to Pittsburgh manufacturers. Mellon denies any talks with Standard Oil. says reports of a $4 million offer are fake. Field activity continues with numerous rigs noted and production steady around 30,000 barrels.

Mellon The Standard McDonald Field Sistersville Shay & Smith Virginia Osurday E Standard. Oil Company W. L. Mellon & Co Mellon & Co Pennsylvania Re Po Ld Seaboard Pittsburg McDonald McDonald Oilfield Tue Disratcn Puire

Petroleum Market Report Shows Steady Trading and Mixed Bids

The report notes light trading with steady to firm pricing across markets. Prices quoted in New York London and Antwerp show small gains and declines, while daily averages include 89 709 barrels and 76 904 shipments. National Transit Certificates opened at 60 cents, closing firm, with several commentary lines on March options and total sales reaching 8000 barrels.

New York London Antwerp Gmzc Bunproro National Transit Petroleum Pennsylvania Oil Lima Oil

Cuba's Varied Troubles in Havana February Visit

Havana reports indicate Spanish officials cutting general expenses by shrinking public services. Post office staff drop from five to two. telegraph force halved, delaying messages up to six to ten hours over 300 miles. Brigand activity returns near La Amiba estate. Visitors fear travel as Cuba endures unusually cold weather with nights near 68.

Havana Robeldo Cable and Telegraph Cuba Arturo Garcia la Amiba

Teetotalers Battle City Court Fight and Wheat Stocks

Minneapolis Mayor signs amended liquor ordinance giving police no role in complaints and saloons to open Sundays. A citizens committee will take the case to the Supreme Court claiming the right to file information. Northwestern Miller reports Minneapolis Duluth wheat stock at 18 407 637 bushels. week change 214 398. Country elevators total 11 671 000. Warsaw reports mass arrests in Nihilist plots 350 jailed and 160 prisoners remain. Garcia acquitted in New Orleans embezzlement case of 194 000 from Louisiana National Bank.

Minneapolis Winston Henderson Supreme Court Citizens’ Committee Northwestern Duluth Minnesota Dakotas A Mate Northwestern Warsaw St. Petersburg Siberia

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