Banking reform proposal to curb fraud and improve oversight
A letter to the editor proposes government backed charters for banks, a five member board of directors, weekly private committee reviews, strict loan controls, independent general manager and accountant, strict credit rules, and a government appointed auditor. It calls for a semi annual shareholder report and a guaranteed fund, liability limits, and a Bankers Guarantee and Trust Association modeled on English practice. The writer signs as JOIN SHAW and dates June 6.
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Dispatch
Jean
Firth
Ted
Lie
Lim
Eite
Ne Bank
Frae
Bankers Guarantee and Trust Association
Englan
England
Shaw
Prohibition Party Letter Against Baker Ballot Bill
H D Paton state chairman of the Prohibition Party in Pennsylvania urges Governor Patton to veto the Baker ballot bill. He argues it restricts free nomination and voting by party name, imposes onerous petition and filing requirements, and threatens liberty and fair elections.
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Baker
H. D. Patrox
Prohibition Party
Pennsylvania
H. BP. Patton
Lancaster
Fattison
H. D. Tate
Better Consult Your Physician Editor Letter
A reader asks the editor about a safe blistering method to remove skin without leaving marks once new skin forms. The letter is dated June 5 and signed by Rosresr C. D.
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Prrreaves
Rosresr C. D
Criminal plea and double jeopardy in Pennsylvania trials
A reader asks if a jury verdict can be set aside by the judge and a new trial ordered after murder charges in Pennsylvania. The note discusses trial rights and complications, with reference to jurisdictional procedure and possible writs. It mentions contacting the Interior Department for land information in Arizona and provides a postal inquiry lead from East Liverpool.
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Pennsylvania
Moxcantons
W. Va
East Liverpool
Land
Department of the Interior
Question on Marriage Licenses and Local Notices
A reader asks if marriage can occur in any neighboring state without a license and inquires where four people can obtain a dog license. The note mentions a forthcoming symposium with portraits of officials including SUPERINTENDENT WARNER and JUDGE EWING to be published in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
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Dispatch
Pennsylvania
J. HD
Grrenstone
Purseces
Warner
Workhouse
Wright
Riverside Penitentiary
Ewing
Thomas M. Marshall
German Naval Fleet Arrives in San Francisco for Repairs
A German squadron of three corvettes Leipsic Sophia and Alexandrine under Admiral Valois reached San Francisco aboard from Yokohama May 3. The ships stop to coal, provision, and take on supplies for German forces in South America before continuing to the Chilean coast.
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San Francisco
Leipsic
Sophia
Alexandrine
Valois
Yokohama
Chilean
South America
Remedy for rheumatism and back pain with Chamberlain Pain Balm
Advice to apply a flannel wrap soaked in Chamberlain's Pain Balm to the painful area to produce warmth and relieve pain. Claims many severe cases have been cured in this war and that the balm is available from druggists.
Supreme Court Refuses New Trial for Braddock Rioters
The Supreme Court denies the application for a new trial in the Braddock riots case involving Andrew Todt George Rusnack and Michael Sabol. They were convicted of first degree murder for the death of Michael Quinn at Edgar Thompson Steel Works during the New Year’s Day incident amid a strike by Hungarian workers. The men were convicted on February 7 after a prior raid and clash at the mill.
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Supreme Court
Andrew Todt
George Rusnack
Michael Sabol
Michael Quinn
Braddock
Edgar Thompson Steel Works
Seenaca
Arrist
Thomas M
Marshall
Barton Street Public or Private Highway Ruling
Judge Stowe denied Ferguson motion to continue injunction against Central District Printing and Telegraph Company. The decision holds that Barton street opened by a private party for public use and at least 20 feet wide becomes a public highway under the 1836 act.
Criminal Court Convicts Theft Suspects in Allegheny
In court yesterday John O Mara and Jud Skyles were convicted of stealing a coat from Emma Roos of River Avenue Allegheny. O Mara and John Burrs were convicted of the theft of a gold watch and chain from Peter Garvey. Griffin and George Amnalong Henry Harper and Dick Kelly are on trial for breaking into Susan Pearce's house in Elizabeth and robbing her of 10 dollars.
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John O'Mara
Jud Skyles
Emma Roos
River Avenue
Allegheny
O'Mara
John Burrs
Peter Garvey
Grifin
George Amnalong
Henry Harper
Dick Kelly
Susan Pearce
Elizabeth
Four homicide indictments returned by grand jury
The grand jury returned true bills in four homicide cases led by James E. Stewart indicted for murder for killing his wife with a burning lamp. James Roney indicted for murder in the Peter Tierney case. Matthew Bell, a colored policeman, indicted for involuntary manslaughter in the Joseph Mangelle and Italian incident. James Scott indicted for involuntary manslaughter in the J. Haduchko case.
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James E. Stewart
James Roney
Peter Tierney
Matthew Bell
Joseph Mangelle
James Scott
J. Haduachko
James Grogan
A. Bach
Bryant
J. Kachulski
Milter
M. McPhillamy
A. Per- We Robison
H. B. Gaul
Shieges
J. M. Batr
F. Hines
Louis Williams
Jeg Ton
PT . Mon
J. M. Bair
Brilee
James Crossan
Mary Hoehn
Divorce Suit Filed as Osborn Case Proceeds
Groner Osnons files for divorce from Maggie J Osborn claiming desertion. J J Bornm wins $3 in contract suit against Henry Herr. C L Elliott sues Philip Bohlander on contract with verdict $155. J E Freshwater versus Sloane and McIlvaine ends with defendant verdict. George Smith vs Metropolitan Life Insurance Company verdict $10.25 for salary dispute. Tax suit Thomas Boyd vs Glen shaw Presbyterian on trial. M B Chaplin versus R Jennings Jr verdict $130 for defective horse sale. N T Stewart vs Addison Lysle contract for coal land Fayette county argued. Judge Ewing presiding. Mrs Exon K Hoxon wins $1850 against Mary A Hoehn and ex-Sheriff MacCandress for illegal levy and claim.
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N. T. Stewart
Addison Lysle
Fayette County
Exon K. Hoxon
Mary A. Hoehn
MacCandress
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J. Anderson
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J.T. Barksdale
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J. Wolfe, Sr
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Tolay
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A. Falk
William Han Philip Jacob
J. Kortz
Dora Meninger
James Powers
Ele Petuna
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Iskes
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Kanawha Oli
Fred Fisher
Fisher of
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London
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Finegan & Downey
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Grifith
Forest OU Company
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Sipe
McDonald
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Mangot Lot
Robb Farm
Barnes & Co
MceQuitty
Elizabeth Gasser
Wurst Explanets
Guckert & Co
Haves
Biggerton Farm
Edmundson Farm
Butler County
PrxTens vVille—Gackert & Co
Bolton
Nesbitand
Duncan
James Broder
McKean County
W. P. Black
Emerson & Ford
Titus F. J. Taylor
Taylor & Torrey
Seventh Avenue Hotel
W.F. Clark
South Penn Oil Company
Oil City
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Eretas
Tabecinann Oany
W. C
Petroleum
Pennagiven
Crrr
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Amoy
China
Court News
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Dr.ayne
M. V. Taylor
Allison
Fidelity Building
Ireland & Hughes
Twenty-first Street
Pintsburg, PA
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First Av
Standard Oil CO
Pittsburg, PA
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Wheeling
Wtandard Ol &O
Orange Man” Standard Ol Co
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Capital City
Oi1o
Aceivbang
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Col. Duquesne Way
Eighth Street
OC. F. Ahlers
Smithfield Street
Tissu
Merchant Tailors
Jea-Trsea
Feick &Ros
Slsixth
Hays & Trees
Hamilton Building
Bat
James M. Lambing
Corry, PA
Fortable
Vevay—Trim
MED
Kensington
Union Station
the Barrel Improvement Company
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