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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1891

Page

8

Salary Board Case Remains In Force Said by County Officials

In county court yesterday Judges Collier and Slagle heard the dispute over the Salary Board’s existence rooted in acts from 1876 and 1889. County Controller Grier argues the board still governs salaries while supporters claim it is no longer valid. County Solicitor led the case for the county. Robb and Fitzsimmons backed the Controller. decision reserved.

Collier Slagle Grier Philadelphia Allegheny County Amowa Robb Fitzsimmons

Attorney Declares Street Improvement Bills Unconstitutional

Philadelphia Supreme Court is urged to halt current Allegheny County street case procedures. W J Howard argues against the state’s power to condemn private property for highways, citing constitutional protections and proposed bills 82 and 5 detailing payment of damages and benefits.

W. J. Howard Supreme Court Philadelphia Supreme Court At Allegheny County Howard Senate Legielsture Commonwealth Beyon

Daughter challenges will of Francis Torrance in probate appeal

Mrs Martha A Surley filed an appeal from the probate of her father Francis Torrance's will. She alleges fraud in signature and lack of testamentary capacity. The 1686 death left a widow and three children. Francis J Torrance named executor with broad powers and no bond.

Martha A. Surley Francis Torrance Allegheny Smiley Francis J. Torrance

Dead Boys Suit Over Bridge Death At Jefferson Township

George Beattie and wife sue Jefferson Township for damages after their two sons died crossing a flooded foot bridge near Lobbstown. The suit claims the township failed to maintain a safe crossing. a railing had previously been removed. Judge Collier presides as numerous related cases appear in Common Pleas.

George Beattie Jefferson Township Collier Accidene

Court Notes Run Through Multiple Civil Actions

The list records ongoing suits and verdicts including Charles Jutte vs Key Stone Bridge Co, Amelia Echere seeking divorce from Fred Scheer, Anna M. Mosier granted divorce from Frank A. Mosier for desertion, Thomas Cook ejectment against Jacob Leverabaugh with a plaintiff verdict, H E Appleton vs Fred Yost on account with defendant verdict, Butler Gardner vs Pittsburgh Crashed Steel Co over machinery sale still in process, J E DuBois executor vs William Preece and Adolph Doerr mortgage action with plaintiff verdict, and Judge Stowe quashing an indietment order poising court actions yesterday.

Charles Jutte Key Stone Bridge Company Amelia Echere Fred Scheer Anna M. Mosiem Frank A. Mosier Ly Ube Thomas Cook Jacob Leverbaugh Gg Cent H. E. Appleton Fred. Yost

Pine Run Gas Company Faces Large Execution Order

George N. Chalfant, trustee, issued an execution yesterday for 140,716 36 against Pine Run Gas Company. Other orders issued include actions against John Barckley, W. Mansfi Sher son & Reed, Moses eshosten, James Graham & Son, Thomas Moore, totaling 1,209 17 in various claims and contestants.

Ke Hang W. M. Haymaker George N. Chalfant Pine Run Gas Company A. Oe John Barckley W. Mansfie Sherson

Wildwood Field Reports Major Oil Explorations

In Wildwood area reports cite the Staley McDonald venture near Everheart station with a pay in the fourth sand and potential for higher output. The Murray Jet near Ireland Hughes on Bryant farm yielded about 25 barrels in hours and could rise. Other notes mention Roth Oil Company wells and various rigs in Hays Mills and Millerstown, plus a large property sale in Coraopolis.

Wiildwood Wildwood Staley & McDonald Wildcat Everheart Station Semple Station Ireland & Hughes Bryant Farm Eberhardt Station Roth Oil Company Peebles Kyle Hoffman Fogle Fors & Greenlee Wasaden Alston Manderville Griffiths & Forest Oil Company Xinghelsen Dixon McCune Roth Oli Company Millerstown Butler County Jaaac Kepler Buena Vista Andy Hindman Buffalo Light and Fuel Ae Washington Tam Tinley & Co MedMichael Oi! Company William Ee Co Fe

Western Deluge Destroys Much of Tucson

The Gila River rose rapidly and broke its levee in Tucson Arizona February 25 forcing evacuation. Convicts aided re­inforcement as water reached ten feet in places. over 100 houses ruined. one American, Gus Lee, drowned. Relief efforts mobilized. townsfolk camped on hills as east Gila valley and Colorado reports flood further damage.

Tucson Anriz Gila Gus Lee Colorado River United States Quartermaster's Board of Trade Gila Valley Colo San Francisco Colorado Mojave San Bernardino Southern Pacific

Inland Sea Engulfs Southern California Flood Toll Rises

Reports from Los Angeles indicate at least six lives lost in the big floods. The Watts family near Lowney is missing and presumed drowned. T Wells family perished at Duart, two Mexicans found dead nearby. Laurens drowned at Wilmington while saving cattle. Downey area worst as San Gabriel rivers merged to form a six to ten mile inland stretch. Homes swept away and many families unaccounted as distress signals echoed from Wadts ranch house.

Los Angeles Charles Watts Lowney Ard T. Wells Babe Duart Laurens Wilmington Downey New San Gabriel Downuy

Reception of American Minister Prompts Verbal Reparation

Guatemala reports January dispatches stating Romaldo Pacheco, newly arrived U S minister, was warmly welcomed. The next day Colonel Torilios, Port San Jose commandant, boarded a Pacific Mail steamer and offered an official apology for the seizure of arms during the late war bound for Salvador, on behalf of the steamship company.

San Frarcisco Guatemala United States Romaldo Pacheco Pacheco Torilios Port San Jose Pacific Mail Yost Offici Captain One Pacific Mail Steamship Company Salvador

Market Street Cloths at Lynch's in-depth sale

All wool and silk warp Henriettas and rich fabrics offered at lowest prices. Priestly's Nun's welling serges ottoman cords drop d'Almas and figured novelties showcased at H. J. Lynch's 438 440 Market Street Thrse.

H. J. Lynch Market Street

Trains Schedule Fragments Include Cities and Accommodations

Fragmentary OCR notes list trains with stops at Akron Toledo Greenville and Butler Ex then daily hotel accommodations and arrivals unsure details. Mentions Clarion Kane and Westem Hnailwat with unclear morning evening times and several abbreviations.

Hotier Clarion Kane Akron Toledo Hotier Accomm Greenville and Butler Fenople Er

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