Oleomargarine case verdict crowns merchants’ victory
Judge Slagle hands down a binding decision in the oleomargarine suits against Pittsburg restaurant keepers led by William Yost. The ruling finds the sale of oleomargarine within the May 21 1883 act’s scope, upholding a $800 plus costs judgment for the plaintiff and signaling likely appeal to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slagie
William Yost
Commission Merchants’ Association
Alderman Carlisle
Common Pleas Court No. 1
Ed Skees
Jeremiah Miller
Samuel W. Miller
Beard & Co
George Dimling
George H. Abel
Pittsburg
Ad H.T. McBride
Allegheny
Slagle
George Spencer
Supreme Court of the State
Powell Vs Commonwealth
Lth W. N.C
Duspatch
Supreme Court
Bingle
Yost
George Gibson
William McCrea
McCrea
Gibson
Urgent call to Pittsburg official in Johnstown flood relief
Purchasing Agent Marvin of the State Commission in Pittsburg was summoned to Johnstown yesterday to check provisions and stores. Colleague Scott said the visit is likely routine. Ladies Relief Committee bought cots for refugees and will send them to needy families early this week. Reuben Miller, Pittsburg Relief member, stated he did not know Marvin was summoned or away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
State Commission
Pittsburg
Johnstown
T. B. Scott
Ladies’ Relief Committee
Reuben Miller
Italian Manaccuses Pair of Larceny and Desertion
James Nickolett of Johnston Court on Wylie Avenue near Washington Street swore two informations before Alderman Richards alleging Saratage Gemento and Pasquilita Maceria with larceny and his wife Emma Nickolett with desertion. He claims the couple eloped with his wife and took all household cash totaling 200 dollars, a gold watch, and valuable clothing. They left last Wednesday and he suspects the pair, who stayed at his house, are in Turtle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nickolett
Johnston Court
Wylie Avenue
Washington Street
Richards
Saratage Gemento
Pasquilita Maceria
Emma Nickolett
Nickolett
Gemento
Maneria
Turtle Creek
Gilbert Delaney Held Overnight After Disorderly Conduct Charge
Gilbert Delaney was taken to the Central station for the night after an incident at the corner of Third Avenue and Market Street. Officer Boyd placed him under arrest on a disorderly conduct charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Delaney
Third Avenue
Market Street
Officer Boyd
Delaney
Central Station
Be Had Love for the Melon Arrest Report
John O'Brien was arrested and jailed in the Sevyenteooth ward station on larceny charges after being caught stealing watermelons from the wagon of John Schwinde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’brien
Sevyenteooth Ward
John Schwinde
McLeod Father Relocates After City Arrests Boy
The father of 12 year old George McLeod who was arrested earlier in the city returned home in Washington Pennsylvania after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McLeod
Lade
Washington, Pa
Homestead Deputies Fight Over Pay in County Suit
Thetmae County deputy sheriffs allege they were promised five dollars a day for keeping order during the Carnegie steel strike. They say some received full pay while others were paid half or nothing, and that clothing costs were improperly charged. Alderman Nolan set a hearing for next Thursday, with Sheriff McCandless unavailable for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer
James J. Grady
John Nolan
Allegheny County
William Downey
Dennis Weir
John W. Weir
James S. Kline
John L. Mercer
John Moffatt
Samuel Dalzell
William Dorr
Henry Behros
William Brown
James P. O'Neill
Patrick Moran
Owen McCabe
W. Harris
G. T. Barter
Dallas Brosencardner
Joseph Ferey
J. Wiley
Bruno Brenner
Frm
Nolan
McCandless
Crushed at Defeat A Jail Suicide Attempt Fails
Jack Fickley a resident of Smoky Hollow in Monongahela river area was arrested after a quarrel with Mrs. Gilbreath. In custody he attempted suicide twice by hanging, first with a belt then with underclothes, but he was rescued and disarmed. He has a wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Fickley
Jobcat
South Eighth Street
Monongahela River
Twenty-eighth Ward
William Gilbreath
Gilbreath
Guenther
Fitsimmons
Rker
Smoky Hollow
Settlement Reaches Glass Workers Wages Pact
A conference between prescription glassworkers and manufacturers at the Monongahela House ended satisfactorily. Last year’s rules were adopted with a change to market money rising to 20 dollars weekly. workers may draw full wages with three days’ notice. Wages for the next year mirror last year with 15 percent milk glass bonus, seven week summer shutdown, and 1,000 workers affected across three departments in flint glass. Partial settlements target remaining departments by mid August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela House
No Insurer's License Charged Against New York Agent
J W Morris filed information before Alderman Mo Masters accusing Stewart Brown of violating Pennsylvania insurance laws. Brown, a New York agent for Armstrong Insurance Company, has been soliciting in Pittsburgh for a week and is staying at the Hotel Anderson. He was arrested and bailed for a hearing next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morris
Alderman MoMasters
Stewart Brown
New York
Brown
Pittsburg
Armstrong Insurance Company
Couy
Pennsylvania
Anderson
Hibernians Halt Drill After Lamp Explodes
About 8 30 last night the Southside Hibernian Rifles were drilling in John Trainhausen hall at the corner of South Twelfth and Merril streets when a lamp exploded. A box 136 was pulled but flames were extinguished before the fire engines arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernians
Southside
Hibernian Rifles
John Trainhausen
South Twelfth and
Merril Streets
Denet Excursion Tickets to Union Pacific Route on Sale
Tickets for Denet excursion to many Union Pacific points from Council Bluffs and Omaha are on sale. Major stops include Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Trinidad Cheyenne Yellowstone Park Helena Butte Ogden Salt Lake City Soda Springs Pocatello Beaver Canyon Shoshone Falls Boise City San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Portland Ontario Tacoma Victoria Vancouver Sitka and more. First and second class one way fares available to most listed places except Sitka with Pullman cars and dining service. For rates contact Et Vontensak or Thos B at 400 Wood St., Scranton, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Kansas City
Union Pacific Railroad
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Trinidad
Col
Cheyenne
Yellowstone Park
Wyo
Helena
Butte
Mon
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Soda Springs
Pocatello
Beaver Canon
Shoshone Falls
Boise City
Idaho
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Cal
Portland
Ontario
Vontensak
Wood At
Sburg
Not Quite Abducted Case Tangles Alley District Curiosity
A tangled Pittsburgh area case involves Emma Hilkey and Miss Leith amid alleged abduction and conspiracy claims. Warrants issued, bail posted on a speedy hearing in Allegheny City. Mayor Pearson and detectives oversee the shifting family drama and bail arrangements.
Ward's confinement case ends with child returned home
A Chicago ward recounts disputes over a guardianship and a visit by Mrs Leith. The girl was left at home while the guardian scolded her for leaving, and the matter drew in Anti Cruelty Society agent Dean who said a conspiracy charge had been filed but he offered no opinion. The girl left with her brother after assurances of no wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Speed
Eichenlaub
Misses Hilkey
Glenn
DisPatchu
Miss Hilkey
Leith
Hastings
Johnstown
Miss Keys
Dean
Anti-Cruelty Society
New York
Breweries Not For Sale and Syndicate Setbacks
The English syndicate shows little progress in contending for local breweries as Harry E. Wainwright, a prominent brewer, signals the plan remains firm and not for sale. He notes repairs planned for his plant, doubts about foreign capital, and that major players maintain aloof, with some firms reluctant to part with both plants, suggesting few deals will materialize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Wainwright
Wainwright
New York
Arrest at Poplar alley ends in arrests after struggle
Mrs Rose Gibson Kate Barry John Noe and Liszie Noe were arrested by Officers Cross and Hanlon at Mrs Gibson’s house on Poplar alley near Washington street. After a quarrel over beer bottles and a stove upset, officers struggled to place Gibson in the patrol wagon. Liszie Noe carried a six month old in the wagon. the scene caused excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Gibson
Kate Barry
John Noe
Liszie Noe
Cross and
Hanlon
Lizzie Noe
Poplar Alley
Washington Street
Colored men halted in alley poker game by officers
Captain Unterbaum and officers disrupted a late night poker game in a stable alley between Twenty sixth and Twenty seventh streets. Proprietor Ambrose Bird and five players were arrested for gambling. A boy warned players. three men escaped. Paraphernalia seized. some prisoners resisted during arrest. Players named James Anderson Frank Ames Jacob Bowers Walter Brown G. W. Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unterbaum
Testers
Brennan
Miller
Coles
Bell
Ambrose Bird
Titheros
James Anderson
Frank Ames
Jacob Bowers
Walter Brown
G. W. Hamilton
Drunken man dies after bench fall in Allegheny lockup
Samuel Ford was arrested on Federal Street in Allegheny yesterday for drunkenness. While lying on a bench in the lockup he rolled off and struck his head on the stone floor, suffering fatal head wounds. City Physician Wan arrived and pronounced the injuries deadly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Ford
Federal Street
Allegheny
Wan
Union Depot Flittings and Local Travels Gathered
Miss Ella McElroy returns from Palatka Florida on the limited train. James Hoones departs for Buffalo Chautauqua and other points on vacation. Mrs Forty fourth leaves for a three week tour to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Edward M. Smith, Union depot news agent, returns from a week away. J P Thompson and hotel party return from a month in Europe. Mr Charles F McKesxA and Mrs Me anes plan to leave with Rev Father Mc e. General Sherman passes through from St Louis to New Orleans. Councilman GranGeE B Wilson of the Seventh ward falls seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella McElroy
Lake Street
East End
Palatka
Fla
James Hoones
The
News
Uogfalo
Chautauqua
Ance
Phi Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Edward M. Smith
Union Depot
Ee Creeden
J.P. Twompson
Anderson
Fanestock
Moore
Europe
Charles F. McKesxa
Meanes
Father Mce
General Sherman
St. Louis
New Seeeta
Beaver siege over Flemon case tests state powers
A Pittsburgh dispatch reports that Governor James A. Beaver faces a decisive choice on extraditing Rev. E. F. Flemon to South Carolina. Colored ministers urge recall of the warrant, arguing fraud in the requisition and potential civil rights harm. Flemon’s lawyers seek three days’ delay and plan to petition the Supreme Court for a habeas corpus to transfer the case to Philadelphia for a full hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Beaver
E. F. Flemon
South Carolina
Pittsburg
Lyon and Strom
Friends of the
Beaver
Richardson
Pennsylvania
Flemon
Ewing
Committee of Colored Ministers
J. J. Jones
Charles F. McKenna
John L. Lambie
Lambie & Brown
Pirrspure
Bellefonte
Allegheny County
Allegheny
Anegneny
County Anti
Tomas M
Amaenaye
John ‘Gail
Zion M. EL
Beavnear
Daniie A. M
Janice McMullen
Zion
John Turfley
Grace Eus
Allegheny Tist
Litter
C. F. McKenna
Edgefield County
Kuklux
Brackwell
Yeldell
Killens Blackwell
My & Co
John Dalzell
Nook
Vernor Ver
Mason and Dixon
Supreme Court
Mesars
Marshall
McKenna
Philadelphia
Mearning
Paper pushes to Washington in bid to save Flemon
A petition and documents are prepared for travel to Washington with a letter to the Department of Justice and telegrams to Senators Cameron and Quay. Flemon's counsel provides a legal brief and the complete incident story surrounding the death of young Blackwell, aiming to inform any possible Congressional inquiry amid the national controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Cameron
Quay
Flemon
Young Blackwell
New
Habeas petition seeks Dill release from Braddock jail
Joshua Dill filed a writ of habeas corpus alleging illegal detention after arrest on July 15 in Braddock by William H. Wynard. Committed July 17 without a hearing time, he claims unlawful restraint on a robbery charge. A writ summons Dill to appear Wednesday. alias Florence Wilson cited in the commitment by Squire Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Dill
Braddock
William H. Wynard
Dill
Squire Edwards
Florence Wilson
Wymard
No Trouble Expected Over Wages in Connellsville Coke Region
An operator reports wage payments in the Connellsville coke region are set at $125, while coke sells for $1, with no anticipated wage increase until prices rise. He deems wage disputes unlikely as market conditions hold steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
Oiler Fatally Injured in City Traction Line Accident
Thomas Blakely, an oiler on the Butler Street branch of the Citizens' Traction Line, was struck while in a man hole oiling a pulley Yesterday afternoon. He raised his body as a car approached and suffered severe head and shoulder injuries, likely fatal. Local authorities investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Blakely
Butler Street
Citizens’ Traction Line
Gilded Edge Lodge Picnic With Prominent Speakers
Gilded Edge Lodge No 62 Switchmen's Union plans a picnic at Aliquippa Grove tomorrow with Frank Sweeney Grand Master delivering a speech. He arrived last night via the Band and is staying at the Monongahela House. Several other distinguished speakers expected. Excursion trains depart the city at 9 9 30 10 45 A M 3 30 4 20 5 15 P M with return trains from Reeen at 12 13 4 25 6 30 and final late departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilded Edge Lodge
Switchmen’s Union
Aliquippa Grove
Frank Sweeney
Monongshela House
Re Een
Rail brakeman injured after fall from train at Bakers town
Wilson F. Birch, a young brakeman for the Pittsburg and Western Railroad, fell from a train at Bakers town yesterday. He fractured his skull and leg, was brought to Allegheny General Hospital, where physicians said last night he could not recover. He is treated on Smallman Street during his convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson F. Birch
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Bakerstown
Allegheny General Hospital
Teeth Extracted Without Charge
James T. James faced alderman Jones after an assault and battery charge brought by James Thomas. Thomas testified James knocked him down and kicked two teeth out. James is held on five hundred dollars bail for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. James
Alderman Jones
James Thomas
James
Water Main Break Disrupts Monongahela House Water
A break in the water main at Smithfield and Water streets yesterday evening cut water to the Monongahela House. The hotel experienced a full evening without a water supply and municipal crews worked to restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield and
Water Streets
Monongahela House
Pendleton Shooting Terminates in Fatality and Injury
GALVESTON July 20 A shooting at Pendleton this morning left Henry Brown dead after Bob Blankenship fired four times. A Brown brother returned fire, wounding Blankenship slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Pendleton
Bob Blankenship
Henry Brown
Brown
Blankenship
Fingers Make Poor Buffers On Panhandle Freight
William Roberts, a Panhandle Railroad brakeman, was injured while coupling cars in a freight yard as two of his fingers were crushed between moving equipment. He received medical attention and the incident prompted a safety review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Roberts
Panhandle
Pole Injured by Wagon Sting at Steel Works
A Pole resident of the Eighteenth ward employed at Black Diamond Steel Works was thrown by a wagon sting yesterday causing a broken shoulder. Reports from Monongahela river indicate Foster Clark Woods coal works will resume Monday at 21 3/4 cents with reductions noted. Dr B M Hamma lists eye ear nose and office at 718 Penn street Pittsburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Diamond Steel Works
Sting
Monongahela River
Foster, Clark & Woods
B. M. Hamma
Penn Street
Pittsburg
S&su
Money saving ads flood Busy Bee Hive and shops
A bustling jumble of low prices promotes lemons at 15e a dozen and 16c per pound, root beer extract at 19c a bottle, crackers 6e per pound, soda and ginger cakes at 7e. Various shops advertise sales, infant garments, jerseys, and corsets with claims of fresh goods and mail orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order Society
Ross
Marshell
Ohio St
Cor
Sandusky
Allegheny
CIGAR VENDING MACHINES THREATEN SUNDAY LAWS
Report on a new nickel slot cigar machine marketed by Thomas R. Kerr & Co with $50,000 capital. Inventor Joseph Askins explains a mechanism that dispenses a cigar after a nickel is inserted, raising a dog to release the tray. Machines appeared at Browne Bros. store and will spread to hotels, challenging Law and Order League blue laws on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order League
Yankee
Wishart
Law and Order
Jon
Joseph Askins
Pittsburger
Thomas R. Kerr & Co
Browne Bros
Smithfield Street
Seventh Avenue
Askins
Objector to Monopoly Seeks to Halt $7.5 Million Gas Bond Issue
L A Coquard a minority stockholder and broker files a petition to restrain Laclede Gas Light Company Emerson McMillin its President the Board of Directors and H B Hollins promoter from mortgaging the company's property to secure bonds worth 7 500 000 Coquard opposed consolidating the city gas interests and seeks to void the new trust action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
L. A. Coquard
Laclede Gas Light Company
Emerson McMillin
H. B. Hollins
Bcome
2Uard
Laclede Gas Company
Old Gas Trust
Carondelet
Water
Illinois G A B Divided Over Milwaukee Encampment
The Times will publish interviews with Chicago and Illinois G A B leaders on the Milwaukee encampment and General Warner’s order. The consensus favors following the State Commander’s advice to refrain from attending, though some veterans plan to attend en masse despite railroad opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Times
Illinois
Milwaukee
Warner
Abbott Rules Excursion Rates For Harvest Travel
Chicago July 2 Chairman Abbott of the Western States Passenger Association ruled on harvest excursion rates stating round trip fares must match the lowest first class one way fare at the time of the agreement. A recent rate cut by a road cannot be used for leasing, and the round trip must be based on the normal rate in effect when the agreement was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaco
Abbott
Western States Passenger Association
Colorado
Elderly couple dies together after river jump
In Roceroro Int July 20, Mr. and Mrs. George J. Sussmileh an elderly pair over 75 chose death by joint action. After a walk to the river they tied their arms and jumped in, seeking to end a shared life of ill health and avoid one outliving the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roceroro
Int
George J. Sussmileh
Mexicans Killed In a Custom Hanger
Tucson reports a tragedy at a Mexican customs house where a collapse trapped workers. Five men were killed by the falling structure and were dead before rescue efforts could free them. Authorities investigate the cause and identify the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Floods Ravage Parkersburg Area Drowning Thirteen
A telegram from Parkersburg reporting July 20 describes devastating floods across the valley. Thirteen people are known drowned and extensive property loss is implied as churches schools mills and homes are swept away. The Ohio River rises rapidly with floating debris and infrastructure destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkerssura
W. Va
Tucker
Theony
John
Orville West
Balley
Easton
Isaac’ Roberts
Sig Tygart
Edward Paso
Belleville
Thos
Mayhew
Hivein
Ohio River
Protecting Americans Abroad at Mentone Arrests
State Department watches three American ladies reportedly imprisoned by Mentone officials in Mentone France and will act once affidavits reach the department. Minister Reid handles the case with latest advices awaiting affidavits before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Mentone
WasHtMpton
Reid
France
Ceca Ea Mae
Census Appoints Holmes as Special Agent in Mass
George K. Holmes of Great Barrington Mass is named a special agent by the Superintendent of Census to aid in collecting statistics of indebtedness. He will begin preliminary work in Massachusetts. Holmes has long been a newspaper writer and student of social and economical questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George K. Holmes
Great Barrington
Mass
Massachusetts
Holmes
Lightning strikes Whitewood home. son dies in blaze
Strurd Dak July 20 lightning struck the residence of Samuel Layster in Whitewood seven miles west of the city during a heavy storm. A Layster son, aged 22, was instantly killed as the house and all belongings were consumed by fire. A young child in the house was severely shocked but expected to recover.
President signs Jacksonville postmaster appointment in Florida
The President signed the commission of P. E. McMurray to be postmaster at Jacksonville Florida after a prolonged political contest. The action ends a weeks long fight over the Jacksonville office and withdraws the prior appointment of John F. Horr as Key West Key Collector of Customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
P. E. McMurray
Jacksonville
Fla
John F. Horr
Key West
Agricultural Autocrat Order Clarifies Cattle Rules
Secretary Rusk replies to a telegram stating that when local cattle handling regulations conflict with his latest order, local rules are to be disregarded and Agriculture Department rules must be strictly observed. Kansas City stock manager informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rusk
Kansas City
Agricultural Department
Kansas man named Chief of Indian Affairs division
Noble E. Carpenter of Kansas has been appointed Chief of the Division of Indian Affairs in the Interior Department, replacing E. B. Belt who becomes Assistant Secretary. The timing is noted as July 20 with appointment announced in the press release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Kansas
Diver retrieves engineer's body after boiler blast
Curcaco July 20 officers dredging the Allen slip located the body of Jefferson King the engineer at the bottom of the slip about 50 feet from the burst boiler. The finding comes after the boiler explosion last Thursday and confirms the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Allen
Jefferson King
Clearance prices on Mohbais and Brillisantines
Clearance prices on Mohbais and Brillisantines. On French Latines, French and Scotch Gingham, Anderson's most choice at 7c. On Muslin, Egyptian and Lisle Underwear, Extra French Balbriggans at 45c. On Gents' Flannel Shirts. Ladies' Calico and Jersey blouses at prices. On Boys' Star Waist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Cailaren
Jeraye
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Merchants’ Association
Cleomargarine
JOY OF Law and Order Lawyer
Mr. Marvin
Johnston
McLeod
Becky Mountain
Pacific
Denet
McGeary
Penneylins
Rebecca Street
Emma Hilkey
Alex P
Mary Penneyroon
Miss Hilley
W. C. Leith
Liberty
Pearson
Allegheny City Hall
Missie
Mrs
Attorney McGeary
Mra. Leith
Mra Leith
Mamms
Waisewright
Preehibitory
Grangee &. Wilson
the National Movement
John Dalsell
Citizens’ Line
Picole
Cash Grocer
Aufrecht
Elite Gallery
Ciliedeomre Do
Busy Bee Hive
Elite
Somomnthal
Pena
Florida
Busk
ST Market
Jylé-Rissa
California
G. Eisenbeis
Alleghent
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