Creditors Seek New Plan Against Defunct Bank
A bill in equity filed by creditors led by J. S. Ferguson and E. G. Ferguson names Farmers and Mechanics Bank of East Birmingham and its assignees. They seek personal liability of stockholders under the incorporation act, arguing assets will not cover debts and urging immediate conversion of property to satisfy judgments. A receiver may be appointed to collect and distribute proceeds.
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J. 5
E. G. Ferguson
H.C. Gearing
George Levy
Arnold Wieman
J. N. Jarrett
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
East Birmingham
J. H. Lorg
Messrs
Election Case Decided in Criminal Court
The case of Henry B. Rea against John Scott ended with a not guilty verdict. Rea, claiming residency, argued his vote should count under committee rules. Scott had rejected his ballot as insufficiently domiciled. The decision followed a primary election contest tied to the Flinn Quay struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Rea
John Scott
Flinn
Quay
Rea
Scott
Henry Langlitz Pleads Guilty To Sunday Liquor Sale
Henry Langlitz pleaded guilty yesterday to selling liquor on a Sunday without a license. He was fined zero dollars plus costs and sentenced to seven months in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Langlitz
Legal Tender and Court Movements in Lancaster
A Justice Department notice reports A J Commons Jr appointed Deputy Clerk of the U S Circuit and District Court at Lancaster replacing Frank Penivan. In a separate file Jou TM N Carter, acquitted earlier of Isaac Gross’s murder, pleaded involuntary manslaughter and received a three month sentence. Upcoming Criminal Court trial lists include Commonwealth vs Gillial, Shasaben, Findlay, Bogie Daniel, Dougherty, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicham Gleason
Homestead
Tie van
A. J. Commons, Jr
United States Circuit and District Court
Lancaster
Frank Penivan
Jou ™ N Carter
Isaac Gross
Solar Iron Works
Criminal Court
Commonwealth
J. K
Andrew Gillial
John Ph Shasaben
Gooere Findlay
Daniel Hard Jone Pe Sani
Frank i Oo Dougherty
David
That Church Split Affects Zion Reformed at Hiland Ave
Rev Miller presents his side as two factions clash over church property at Zion Reformed Church East End. A disputed July 11 meeting did not occur and plans to sue were dropped as members seek control, with Allegheny Classis to review. A new church may be built on donated land after May.
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Zion Reformed Church
Hiland Avenue
East End
Wolfe
Rahauser
Miller
Yeyer
Burch
Sareteters
Zion
Pennsylvania National Guard to Inspect and Muster Units
The Adjutant General announces annual inspections for the Third and Second brigades. Regiments will assemble at Slatington Tonkhannock Lake Ariel Bedford Uniontown Gettysburg with one week encampment each. Preceding reviews and muster will occur before inspections.
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Harsispure
Pennsylvania National Guard
Slatington
Tonkhannock
Lake Ariel
Mt. Great
Bedford
Uniontown
Prohibition League Organizes Amid Protests and Debate
A session at Lafayette Hall formed the Union Prohibition League aiming to unite workers around constitutional prohibition. Officers were to be elected by precinct, with executive committees to oversee district organization. Speakers argued for prohibition, noting 296,000 voters previously supported it despite opposition.
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Saonibaner
Lafayette Hall
Republican Party
Union Prohibition League
A. Faltia
Reonenet
D. F. McGill
Homer Cassell
Sos
Frankie Coco
J. A. Rogers
T. J. Leak
A. C. Mc Hankin
League
Auto Zone
St. Johnson
Christy
Samuel Collins
Wees
Viva Voce
Ellington FE. Loucks
State Union Pprobe League
Speer
Peete
Loucks
Ieee
Ge Ft
Justate Tene
Ben Os
Amesia
Harrisburg
Apcoan
Pittsbun
Erie
Bradford
Wilkesbarre
Fending
Liquor License Speculation in Pittsburgh Court
Divested licenses were reduced to four held by the Clerk of Court as bidders await transfers. Officials say money shortages delayed ownership and many wholesalers have offered high prices for transfers. Several individuals still sit with unclaimed wholesale, bottler, and other licenses while buyers prepare to pay for quick acquisitions. Meanwhile local ads promote Upsrecht gallery goods and photography services at 516 Market Street.
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Court House
Ferdinand Oschman
Penn Avenue
Charles Hilger
Yen Hae
Millvale
Samuel Tschume
Seventh Ward
Allegheny
James Hays
Second Ward
G A R Circular Demands Rail Fare Equality for Veterans
The Grand Army of the Republic urges railroads to grant the same one cent per mile rate used for national meetings and Niagara Falls trips to veterans, accusing carriers of unjust discrimination. The Illinois department, with other states, plans a coordinated circular and recommends limited attendance at the Milwaukee reunion to delegates and post leaders. Assistant Inspector General James S. Martin signs as Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincknnati
Niagara Falls
Diana
Kentucky
Missouri
Iowa
Ness
Nebraska
Minnesota
Milwanker
Grand Army of the Republic
Milwaukee
Price and quality pledge for durable clothing
Advertises reliable quality at low prices and promises not to be undersold. Calls out inferior goods and touts superior tailoring, broad selection of thin goods, and many styles, asserting lasting wear and value beyond quoted low prices.
Wage schedule sparks job openings near Pittsburg
Former employees refused the revised sliding scale wage plan and vacated their positions. The company now has openings available to other workers as it offers new rates based on the sliding scale.
Wanamaker and Brown Leave Union Trains Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary listing shows Wanamaker and Brown leaving the Union with timetable notes for Standard Daily Sealto Ac and Halton Ac stations. Times cited include 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. connections to Braeburn and Kittanning with ex. and parlor details. Officials Anderson J Agt and Davis Gen Supt Malo D Mc are noted in the fragment.
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Ns Leave Union
Standard
Sealto Ac
Can
Gisy Dubois
Halton
Ee Kittanning O
Mittanning
Braeburn
Hulton
Braeburn Ac
Pittsburg
BP. Anderson
DAVL
Malo
Oil Anniversary Proposed For Drake Well Opening
Franklin July 11 A movement forms to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the first oil well struck by Colonel Drake at Titusville. The plan calls for a nation wide commemorative celebration with all producers, including Standard Oil, invited to participate.
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Franklin
Drake
BeeRee Eee Itusville
Conia
The Pastor Should Ban Things
At the National Endeavor Convention Rev HRN of Connecticut urged church discipline for impure practices. He argued pastors should demand resignation or legislate out improper actions, urging congregations to restrain church leaders from harmful behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Se Endeavor
HR. N
Connecticut Christian _ éavor Union
Earnings under New Scale on Basis of Wes Tonnage
Workmen receive pay under a sliding monthly scale based on tonnage and performance. The notice promises ample wages to all competent men who join, with monthly cash prices for steel blooms and directs applicants to visit in person or send an address for more details.
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Heale
Dally
Wesselman
Goheess
Cole
Vessiin
KMAN
Sone
Isf
Hester
Thearman
Melter
Pitman
Shearman's Helpers
Craneman's Helpers
Penn Avenue
Crosley
Iso
Patie
Rail schedule shows June 2 1533 operation details
Schedule from West Newton to Beechmont and McKeesport lists arrival times and connections. Times appear varied with routes via Ramis and Elisabeth, noting early morning departures and midday transfers.
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Oncome Aw
Lake Erit
Manca
Beechmont
Arrite
West Newton
McKeesport
Elisabeth
M. Tee
Ramis
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Edward P. Swift
Samuel Giffen
Rankin
Louise Rankin
Maiffen
Avenus Chess Street
Frank A. Aldrich
J. K. Lomen
7Ber Beeen
Kansas
Lemon
Stowe
Easies
Legal Tender
Rev. Miller
Jos, Horaxe & Co
Pillsburg
Anfrecht
Market Street
Jos, Honxe & Co
Aufrecht
Jos. Honne & Co
Pittauurg
Jos. Hoxxne & Co
Ite
Une Saweier
H. Robertson
Bootland
Bng Ageat
Mel- Treas
Poi Medical
Hobertson
Cate
Jen
Wholesale Liquor House
S,klinordlinger & Co
Diamond Square
Pittsburg, PA
Ambion
Thesylvania and
Kentuck
Freeport
Gibson, Finch
Dillinger
Overholt
Daugherty
Old Crow
Atherton
Belle of
Nelson
Klinordlinger & CO
Diamond
G. A. BR
ROYAL
Baring Powder Co
Wail Seo
SBS
Homestead Steel Works
Sixth Street and
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Pittsburg and Western Railway
Lesve
Wildwood
Akron
Toledo
Kant
Icauco x Press
Daly
Tress
New Castle
Ae Ae
Pallman Boflet
Douglas & Mackie’s
India
Iisa
Federal Street
IL. Glesenkamp , Son
Penn Ave
D. Taylor & CO
R. P. Wallace & Co's
Wood Street
Third Avenue
Third
Spectal Tourinty’ Sale
M Crush
Star
Usc
Kayemanns
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Ration
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Altos
New York and Limited
Trantiereas
Sanday
Mall
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Kiyn Annex
Brooklyn
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Monongahela Livision
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Omiba
Fourth Avenue
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Nica
Lisa
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Winnyard
Union Station
Chicago
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Terwene
Art Cca
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Cee Celta Ow
Eric A Ash
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Arington
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WasMington
Mount Pleasant
J.t.odell
Carnegie, Phipps & Co.,Lim
J. Ogee Honan
Wetent St
Philadel
H. Wightman
Mason Bulld
Boston
PRS
Saraaeh W. D. Totten, Jr
Mitchell
Watemen
New York
T. Guilford Smith
Chapin
Buffalo
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Bak of Commerce
b.Srpemar
Rani i
Sanford
Owl
Sy S&s
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Geo
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Pittsburgh
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