Pigeon shooting ruled not cruel by jury
In Morganza the trial of Major E H McWhorter and J C H Denny over a pigeon shoot ended with a not guilty verdict after Judge Ewing noted a Supreme Court ruling that killing pigeons can be for sport. The Humane Society faced other cases. Catherine Sullivan was found not guilty of assault and battery.
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Ewing
Criminal Court
E H. McWhorter
J. C. H.denny
Sportsmen's Association
The
Humane Society
Frank Smith
C. F. McKenna
Messrs
Crawford and Scandrett
Catherine Sullivan
Mary Woods
McKeesport
John Byrne
Laurel Hall
South Fayette Township
Constable Browning
William Lacey
Ellen Lacey
Homestead
James Carey
Whitehouse
John Fregoogle
Joseph Hook
John Lennox
Joseph Pender
W. J. Dozer
Sadie Magee
Mary Ann Gartland
Lawsuit Seeks Reimbursement for Reform School Costs
Samuel James Saci filed a bill for Lawrence county against Samuel James to recover 225.37 in maintenance costs for his son in Morganza Reform School. The boy, indicted in 1889 for felonious entry and related charges, stayed at Morganza from 1889 to 1891, with costs totaling 228.37 paid by the county. The county seeks repayment from the boy’s father in Allegheny county, arguing an 1809 act makes him liable. defense argues the act is unconstitutional and inapplicable. Attorneys Knox and Reed defend for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Blakely
Lawrence County
Samuel James
James
Morganza Reform School
Howard James
Allegheny County
Knox and
Reed
Divorce suit and criminal dockets feature in court recap
The publication lists divorce action by Mrs Ermina Farina against Louis Farina, alleging cruelty and theft of wedding attire, plus civil suits for damages by Mickarl Cooney against John Murphy and Mrs Liza Tint against Ernest Badberry. It notes two executions against Hervey Oil Co and other civil actions, plus a pardon petition for Jack Horden and an injury report on Anna Johnston after a fall from an electric car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickarl Cooney
John Murphy
Dumages
Xander
Liza Tint
Ernest Badberry
Stance
Hervey Oil Company, Limited
Jarecki Manufacturing Com.ee
Farrer & Ett
W. J. Adams
G. W. Schmidt
Eliza Adams
E. J. Franenbemm
Artonxey Mortos Licares
Margaret McClaren
Peter McClaren
Samuel S.S. Grown
Man Confesses Horse Theft Tied to Low Wages
John Becker admitted stealing Ignatz Stumpf’s horse on July 5 to spite a boss who paid him only 50 cents after weeks of $150 weekly work. He rode toward Wheeling, was captured, and pleaded guilty to larceny with a $1,000 bond set. the theft charge for shoes was dropped after his confession. He said he would rather work in a penitentiary than for the wages received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Succop
John Becker
Ignatz Stumpf
Ohio River
Wheeling
Carrigan
Fourteenth Street
Baker
Dispatch
Stumpf
Washington
Woman Stabbed by Husband After Threats in Sewickley
George Grady nearly 60 attacked his wife Mrs. Grady and their son with a large knife at their Sewickley home Tuesday night. Mrs. Grady was critically wounded with a severed artery and the son was lightly injured. Grady was arrested in $500 bail awaiting a Saturday hearing before Squire Johnston with reports he had been drinking heavily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Grady
Sewickley
Squire Johnston
Grady
Local Accidents and Inquests Reported After Midweek
Tomas Appensox, a worker at Oliver's mill in Wood's Run, had his left foot crushed this afternoon and was taken to Market Street bone clinic. Nine year old Lrypia Matorr drowned near her Lowrie Street home in the Monongahela. An inquest is planned today for Martha Decourcey who leaped from a West Niley window Tuesday and died from injuries. Conoxer McDower will hold an inquest today for Lewis McKenna a 15 year old who died yesterday on Thirteenth Street from lockjaw linked to a Fourth of July finger wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomas Appensox
Oliver's Mill
Wood's Run
Is Bone
Market Street
Allegheny
Lrypia Matorr
Monongahela
Lowrie Street
Eary
Martha Decourcey
West Niley
Conoxer McDower
Lewis McKenna
Thirteenth Street
Fire alar misses on Fifth Avenue and Twenty Eighth Street
The fire department logged two alarms yesterday afternoon and evening. One on Fifth Avenue at No 996 reports a slight blaze on the roof of J C Duffey residence. The other on Twenty Eighth Street from box 64 cites coke between two bottlers at Marshall's foundry igniting paints and varnishes, but the fire was checked before major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Duffey
Fifth Avenue
Marshall's Foundry
Twenty Eighth Street
Local arrests after clashes and a medical testimonial
Ronent Calico was arrested by Officer Patterson last night for fighting at Soho and jailed in the Fourteenth ward. Witttan Kallen of Frankstown was arrested at Hazelwood for throwing a cobblestone at the McKeesport accommodation on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Marion station. A Pilot Vermilion county man, John Cook, recounts how Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy saved two sick children after failing on diagnosis and treatment by doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronent Calico
Offcer Patterson
Fourteenth Ward
Soho
Witttan Kallen
Frankstown
Hazelwood
McKeesport
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Marion
John Cook
Pilot
Vermilion County
Ill
Chamberlain
Extraordinary summer stock clearance at Lynch’s Market Street
H J Lynch announces clearance of summer apparel and fabrics including colored and black sarahs benriettas serges crepons Jacquards and cassimeres. Closeout sale on diverse fabrics and dress goods at 433 Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
H. J. Lynch’s
Market Street
B and O Railroad Offers Washington City Excursion Tickets
The B O Railroad will sell round trip excursion tickets to Washington City for eight dollars. Tickets are valid for return July 16 to 18 and 10, on account of the National Wheelmen's Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
National Wheelmen's Association
Ex-Treasurer Tuite Admits City Funds Used In Business
Detroit ex city treasurer admits using 821000 of public money for his gasoline stove business to develop patents. He says he is closing gaps and hopes to pay back, with the shortage now at about 15000 after turning over 6000. In a separate item, Henry Floyd died after a shooting at Boley's saloon following Homestead trouble. John Bradshaw in jail claiming intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derezorr
Tuite
Henry & Floyd
Boley
Diamond Square
John Bradshaw
Homeopathic Hospital
Bradshaw
Retreat Begins for Pittsburg Diocese Clergy at Loretto
The annual retreat for half the secular priests of the Pittsburg diocese began at Loretto on Saturday. Next month the remaining priests will hold their retreat at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Loretto
Death of 13 year old from lockjaw after toy pistol injury
Lewis McKenna aged 13 died at his home on Thirteenth Street yesterday morning from lockjaw following an self inflicted injury with a toy pistol on July 4. The coroner was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis McKenna
Thirteenth Street
Unparalleled Bargains at Merchant Tailor Store
The shop announces heavy price reductions on tailor made clothing during remodeling week. They state alterations to improve fit are free and invite customers to call and be convinced.
Bohemian Beer Sold in Detroit by Stroh Brewing Co
This firm arranges with B Stroh Brewing Co of Detroit Michigan to handle and dispense their celebrated Bohemian Beer. The beer is put up for medicinal and home use and is very fine. It comes in cases containing two dozen pints or two dozen quarts. Price per case for pints is 2.25 and for quarts 3.50. Orders from private families will receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Stroh Brewing Co
Detroit
Mich
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Samuel James Saci
Toding
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
Chas. Lauman
Annie Bobring
Fred. Kobring
John Madaen
Tiller Sitizg
Frank Gibson
Frank Schmidt
Chris. Huebner
Aumuie Dumont
Owen Clark, Jr
Join Conners
Patrick McDermott
L. M. Ludwig
Robert Mooney
Barney McMahon
J. Rorentereer
James Ey
Patrick Eats
Guyder
John Feixki
J. Thomas
Keily
ROY
Richard R. Brown
Thomas M. Gibson
Glasgow
C. Lane
James McHugh
C Jd
Ee i. Reet
Wm. Hall
Bohmitt
Erminia M. Farina
James Mariani
Louis Farina
the Courts
MM. d. Brennen
W. J. Brennen
Harrisburg
Democratic State Committee
Brennen
Clark
Armstrong County
Penn Avene
Hugh Bigley
Peon Avenue
G. W. Jones
Henn Avenue
Charles Anderson
Jack Horden
Pardon Board
Jack Borden
Western Penitentiary
Hioden
Anna Johnston
Pleasant Valley
Ashe
Steinmann's
105 Street
Washington, D. C
Chas, Pfeifer
Smithfeld Street
Federal Street
Tels
Tsu
Arnbetes
Short
Dr Irae
City Hall
L. Douglas
Cen&pemen
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Brockton
Mass
D. Carter
J.N
G. M. Lang
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Reccea Wheck
G. G. O’brien
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Lydia E
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Inkham
Ysae
Lydia
ST. Paul's Orphan Asylum
Seminary Grove
Glenwood
Ben. L. Elliott
Fifth Ave
Wood
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Wallace Optical Co
Penn Avenue
Stieren
Smithfield St
Liberty Street
Feng
Zoeller
M'frittsburg
Mary
Oakland Square
Burg
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Fleming & Son
Market St, Col, Diamond
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Finch
Gibson
Jos. Fleming & Son's
Market St
Col. Diamond
Gout & LumBaco
Fort Warne, Inc
Mossra, McKinnie & Chessman Mfg Co
Aveuste Lompier
E. Wayne Street
Wayne
Ind
M'Kinnie & Chessman Mpc CO
Penn Ave
Irsan Desks
Office Specialty Co
Third Ave
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Laird’s
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Congress
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Greenough Street
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Grant ST
Youghiogheny
Toile
Roger Bros
Siza
China
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Aufman Wns
Smithfield Street
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