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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1891

Page

3

Customs in China Woken Have a Ward Time of It

A long letter from William O Eberich a missionary in Tungchow near Chefoo China dated November 1 1890 describes local administration geography and history. He details Punghai Hien Tongchowfocling walls gates and population as well as commerce agriculture and local customs. He notes education temple life debt gambling language traits and family centered society. He also mentions living costs and his household staff wages and recreation with church services.

William O. Eberich Tungchow Cheetoo China Elterich Tungchows Targchow Punghai Paoghai Wu Ti Hien Yamen Hung Wu Miet Sun I Tsung United States

Deputy Coroner Seeks Mandamus Over Inquest Fees

In county court Deputy Coroner Berry and attorneys Moore and McFarland filed a mandamus petition against County Controller Grier to force payment of $11 inquest fees after Berry, deputized by the coroner, held an inquest into John Rikalgen’s death in McKeesport last Monday. Grier refuses warrants for Berry and jurors. Judge Slagle set a hearing for Wednesday at 8. Controller also denies warrants from Alderman King and Squire Drennan for inquest fees.

W. D. Moore T. M. McFarland Berry Grier John Rikalgen McKeesport Slagle Alderman King Squire Drennan

Court Docket Highlights Multiple Common Pleas Actions

Tomorrow in Common Pleas lists cases including Kraeling versus McCandless, Gear ing versus Getty garnishee, Stenger versus P L E R R, Hoach versus Florence, Dobla versus Bald inger, Appel versus same, Wilson et al versus Eggers. Also Common Pleas No 2 features McCue versus borough Knoxville Hershey versus Pittsburg Natural Gas Denny versus Pittsburg Junction Hall Company and other cross suits. Criminal Court shows Commonwealth versus J J Alvis Hap domaso and several named defendants.

Common Pleas No Kraeling McCandless Mixter Imperial Coal Company Gearing Getty Garnishee Stenger Hoach Florence Et al Dobla Baldinger Appel Same Wilson Et al Eggers McCue Borough of Knoxville Hershey Pittsburg Natural Gas Company Denny Et

Sentence Day Sentences Mixed For Larceny and Burglary

Judge Stowe imposed multiple sentences yesterday. William Wilson larceny one year to the workhouse. Harry Breckenrings horse stealing six months. Benley larceny eight months. Frank Fisher and Frank McKenna larceny six months. Roesser one year and two counts to the workhouse. William Atkinson larceny twenty four hours. Burglary three months. Thomas Strong larceny same. Henry Bishop ten days. John fre Philippe and G aggravated fraud one month and fine.

Thomas Strong Henry Bishop John Philippe Petter

Brief Court News From Yesterday

A decree granted for dissolution of the Pittsburg and Lake Superior Coke Company. J Boomer Jr assignee of the Pennsylvania Galvanizing Company authorized to sell stock and material. W S McLane and J A Morrow appointed appraisers of Sewickley Dairy Company after its assignment. A motion for a new trial in W K Jennings case before Peoples Mutual Accident Insurance was heard. US Court heard a demurrer in American P Line Company v J Johnson on a patent decision. Frank Dourect filed a habeas corpus petition to gain possession of his 6 year old son from his divorced wife alleged immoral. Divorces for desertion entered by race Noa phi John Noa Amy Wilson against A Wilson and Just Naser. Hearing on Matt Cavanaugh exceptions to commissioner's schedule for sale of Seinen Nixon. Plaintiff claimed the boat when sunk. decision reserved.

Pittsburg and Lake Superior Coke Company J. Boomer, Jr Pennsylvania Galvanizing Company W.S. McLane J. A. Morrow Sewickley Dairy Company W. K. Jennings Race Noaphi John Noa Amy Wilson A. Wilson J Ust Naser Biace

Teachers' Academy meeting highlights and district elections

The Teachers' Academy met yesterday with postponed business and entertainment. Prof Bare chaired in the absence of the Vice President J M Logan. A Grant School class performed songs and a violin solo by Oscar Radin. Prof Riddle discussed American literature and South's role in fiction. Upcoming talks by Hepburn Johns noted. Central Board elections and district representations updated with multiple appointments. Allen Minersville and Franklin districts yet to elect. A dolls reception at O'Hara School drew crowd and noted the annual event. Natural gas supply disrupted several schools. Humboldt School plans coal use.

Teachers’ Academy J. M. Logan J. E. Bare Miss Gallagher Grant School Sweet Home Oscar Radin Grant C. A. Riddle Minersville School England Mark Twain Artemus Ward Bret Harte Robert Elsmere Charles Egbert Craddock South America Hepburn Johns Dispatch Central Board Swentzel North Berger Hugh Adams Forbes Silas Gray The Liberty McCain Morse Blaze Humboldt Spinneyweather St. Clair Carr E. Sheehan Riverside Buckley Laughlin Monongahela Kernan John McElroy Benham Franklin Minersville Allen Springfield McCready Sheare Humboldt School

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