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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1891

Page

3

Ward Held For West Liberty Murder Trial

The county grand jury returned true bills for murder against James Ward for the Westmoreland county killings of the Mouns sisters. Holmes Anderson faces a murder charge for the John Gunswalis case at West Liberty Falls. A list of other bills includes robbery, larceny, assault and battery, nuisance, liquor offenses, and forged pretenses.

James WH Ward Ward Mouns Westmoreland County Parnassus Li Pear Trin Holmes Anderson John Gunswalis West Liberty Falls John McKeever Patrick Herron Lorcens Dulla Boyer Stephen Jackson Becky Rittko Joln Slutters Willam Baldwin Ellen Conley Annthien George Griggs Alias Cricks Patrick Halpin Amelia Jones Minnie Bernard Ende Angelo Kate Mulhitas

New Trial Sought in Trummes Damage Case Against Carnegie

In Common Pleas No 2 a motion for a new trial in the case of Thomas Trmnnes executor against Carnegie Co over damages for the death of Tomney Trmanecy is argued. The boy disappeared while employed at Edgar Thomson Steel Works Braddock and his body was never recovered. Evidence and procedural disputes dominate as Felix McKnight and others push for fresh review amid contested death proof.

Common Pleas Thomas Trmanecy Carneces A Co Tomney Edgar Thomson Steel Woarks Braddock Kees Attormmey Weraleo Felix McKuight Caroline Davie Jakes

Convictions Reported in Local Criminal Court Session

In yesterday’s Criminal Court W B Corry was convicted of assault and battery on John Ferguson. Elton Trown convicted of keeping a disorderly house. Albert Veenoth pleaded guilty to charges involving his mother in law. William Forsythe pleaded guilty to larceny. Albert Thewk convicted of assault and battery on Clara Phatcher. William Green of Pittsburgh ex convicted of two charges of illegal selling. Blackburn acquitted of fortune telling charges. Joseph Carmine of Walls Station convicted of clue liquor. Harris and Annie Lewis convicted of receiving stolen goods. Police report a theft from Enda Porevthe. John Campbell convicted of unlawfully cutting and wounding William Delaney. Kate Cordell and Bridget Campbell on trial for receiving stolen goods. Several names listed in docket follow including John L. Moorehouse and others.

W. B. Corry John Ferguson Elton Trown Albert Veeenoth May Rickey William Forsythe Albert Thewk Clara Phatcher Willian Green Pittsburg Nery Blackburn Annie Robhering Joseph Carmine Walls Station Harris Annie Lewis William John Campbell William Delaney Kate Cordell Bridget Campbell

Commonwealth vs Dutty and others seeks decree of dissolution

A decree was sought yesterday for the dissolution of the Electric Packing and Supply Company in a lengthy criminal docket listing numerous defendants. Other items include a suit against Pittsburg Tretion Company for damages after a car incident, resignees of F&M Bank being urged to show cause to sell property, and habeas corpus sought by Wilhim Hesey Prior over custody of Ada M. Price. Detained jurors and several civil case trunks were noted, along with a testimonial for Chamberlain's remedy and local saloon promotions for Trenity beer and Iron City beer.

Electric Packing Sal Supply Company Sit Pontine Pittsburg Tretion Company Defenet F&m. Bank Wiltiam Hesey Ada M. Price Henry Virginia Zimmernin Jrper Siaete Restening Mets Alpin Svhesmamn Willian Barnes Hartender Joh Mackintosh Carpenter Allrchenytal A. D. Smith Finh Ward Allegheny C. A. Ralph Samuel Hamilton Dell Georgie Patterson Fryer & Mellen Head P. Malpartys Philaded Fwnpany L. Wilson DL A. McDonald Wolan Hyers Bradley & Sons F. Head CP. Naver

Colored Baptists Form Allegheny Baptist Association

A meeting at Green Street Church Allegheny formed the Allegheny Baptist Association to advance colored church interests. Revs Cramer Riddle Street Hutson Woodburn led planning. Rev Laws led devotion and sermon. the group withdrew from Pittsburg Baptist bodies and set delegation rules.

Colored Baptists Green Street Church Robinson and Scott Streets Allegheny Colored Baptist Association K. Cramer J. W. Riddle George T. Street Hutson B. F. Woodburn D. D B.S. Lawes Pittsburg Association Pittsburg Associ Genetin Pittsburg Baptist Ministerial Association Early Permament Association For Colorers Baptists C. Taylor Laws Allegheny Baptist Association Mr. Laws

Delayed Testimony in Baden National Gas Case Postponed

The Baden National Gas Company hearing before Master Woodward was delayed for a week due to Mr Chalfant's wedding. Defendants and creditors seek to postpone while arguing creditors knew of a capital stock arrangement with Fifth National Bank and a cashless note.

Baden Baden National Gas Company M. A. Woodward Chalfant DP. T. Watson C.C. Dickey Lt Ieh Fifth National Bank

Diplomatic Delegation Tours World’s Fair Site

Foreign diplomats touring the Chicago World’s Fair site passed through the city yesterday on their return to Washington. The group was diverse and spoke little among themselves. They found the exhibit excellent and expected to relay favorable opinions to their governments, anticipating increased foreign interest in the upcoming exposition.

Chicago Washington Sega

More Money Coming In From July Fourth Subscriptions

Subscriptions received yesterday for the Fourth of July fund totaled 96 dollars with names including Thomas Carlin Magistrate Gripp W A Herron Rosenthal Patrick Devlin and A Tamadley Co Funds varied from 1 to 5 dollars and pounds to 5 for a collection effort suggesting strong community support The note also discusses dietary needs for invalids vs robust health recommending Mellin's Food for easy digestion and nourishment.

Thomas Carlin Magistrate Gripp W. A. Herron A. Tmadley Mellin

Excursion to Atlantic City by the BE line

Excursion tickets for the round trip ten dollars or three ten cents and tickets are valid ten days with a Washington City stop on return. Special trains with Pullman cars leave the P&LE depot in Pittsburg at 8 15 a m and 9 20 p m. Apply to E D Serri division passenger agent Pittsburg Pa.

Washington D. C Baltimore Philadelphia Washington City Pittsburg E. D. Serri Aise Sangha Wank Combilation Engine CO LAM Penn Ave Park Way Allegheny Autonatie Loquire le Smith Pesgeot Teal Jossas Cohen Diamond Street Rosalie Burkhardt Elaine L. I. Aaron Liberty Avenue Martha Stewart Marilyn Stewart James D. Kearns Corner Grant St Fifth Av Pittsburge Kate J. Herbster Washington Av Thirty-first Ward Southside Jed Albert HB. Moeser Pittburg Lumber Company Friendship Avenue Atlantic and Dauphin Fortieth Allegheny Valley T. Sn Ron

A Wonderful Suit Sale Extends One More Day

The Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company at Grant and Diamond streets extends its suit sale for men. About 400 more suits in six patterns are offered today in sack and three button cutaway frock styles, priced at £6 per suit with sizes 33 to 44 available.

Pittsburg

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Praised

A letter from Rev Jacob Conner of Roger's Ford Pa lauds Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea colic and cramps saying it is among the best for his family A Hillsboro Pa woman nearly saved by the remedy and Joseph Berkey of Hillsboro Md endorses it after a neighbor's illness Also mentions Keedleysville and local stores advertising shirts negligees and coats traded by Horne Co and Aiken Co

Boor Sluin Perry County Pawsu Jacob Conner Montgomery County Grovce W. Bricker Keedleysville Washington County Wsu Joseph Berkey Hillsboro Somerset County

Miraculous healings draw crowds to Mount Troy pilgrimage

Thousands gather at Mount Troy churchyard as Father Mollinger blesses pilgrims for a second day. Notable cures include Mamie Anderson shedding crutches and Mrs Frauenheim walking after paralysis. Residents question pilgrim offerings while the healer plans another day before leaving the city.

Father Mollinger Mount Troy Pilgrim Georgia North South Carolina Louisiana Florida South Mamie Anderson Steubenville R. L. Bis¢ood Youngstown, C Father Moltinger Caxtinns Father Lee

Dalzell at convention clash sparks county split

A Dalzell backer claims he cannot be elected yet warns against county opposition at the convention. He notes strong state stalwarts oppose Dalzell and says Philadelphia support will be limited. He mentions Jack Robinson as a potential opponent seen as a rebuke to the Pittsburgh congressman.

Dalzell East Phladelphia Jack Robinson Pittsburg

County Court Creates 2% New Election Districts

County Commissioners acted to establish two percent new election districts in the city by court order. The process had lingered unused for some time, with efforts to locate mechanisms for adding districts where separate registries would be implemented.

Amoskeag Engine Test Scheduled by City Court

Master in the Amoskeag engine suit grants a test of the defendants engines. Tests are set for Monday June 3 at the foot of Wood Street with the city and Board of Awards to provide necessary equipment. If acting conditions prevent, the adjourned time will be designated by the master.

George R. Hurmilton Amoskeag T. & B. Safford Board of Awards G. W. Guthrie Mondaly Wood Street Cima Nock Island Arsenal Rock Ie Aland M. W. Lyon Ordnance Department U. S. Army Main Street Mansfield Allegheny County W. K. Wilson Penn Building I. Cook Calso Hancock Sub Fifth Ward Pittsburg D. Lawton Board of Directors James Caulfield Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Marrishborg William FP. Harrity The Commonwealth Jel

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