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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1891

Page

3

One Juror Too Many The Fitzgeralds Bills Recalled

In Pittsburgh Criminal Court District Attorney Johnston moved to recommit indictments found while William Sinclair Jr sat with the grand jury though not on the court roll. The judge quashed those indictments and sent them back for second consideration. Several cases including Fitzsimmons murder and robbery indictments were affected, but previous trials and convictions stand. Kate Cordell was convicted for receiving stolen goods while Bridget Campbell was acquitted. John MK McMillen convicted of pocketbook theft. John Holland and William Slattery of burglary. Charles Joel eight counts of larceny. Jon Flannigan convicted on a serious charge. Joshua Leech trial for assault with intent to commit a felony.

Johnston Grand Jury William Sinclair, Jr John Sinclair William Sinclair Pines Clerk Long Sinclair Wren Fitzsimmons Kate Cordell Bridget Campbell John MK. McMillen Frank Carson John Holland William Slattery Charles Joel Mittsburg Jon Flannigan Mary Cahill Joshua Leech Katie Dugan

Court Denies Writ in Moeck Habeas Case Over Child

Judge McClong and Judge Porter hear Moeck Jr claim Walter Moeck is in possession of John J. Cella. The hearing reveals the boy ran away with Cella and did not want to return home. Court finds no writ needed and rules the boy can be taken.

Jacob Moeck, Jr John J. Cella McClong Porter Common Pleas Moeck Cella Walter Bea

Legal Notice: Estate and Claims Involving McKaig et al

A fragmented legal notice lists estates and claimants including V McKaig ES Metitoni Siete Hilbeon Timothy Bowe Catharine Wells Charles M Tavis Zachnarigh James Shores Shores et al Moon J.T. Kincaid J Hans Jane Cri Nicones William Dolan Ellen Quirke Geore Robertson Dilivan and others. Proceedings involve T and T Co and related parties with notices of claims.

V. McKaig Metitoni Siete Hilbeon Timothy Bowe Catharine Wells Charles M. Tavis Zachnarigh James A. Shores Shores Beibet Moon J.T. Kincaid Hans Jane Cri Nicones Noeunsss Williaty Dynwney Identy T. and T. Co Ellen Quirke William Dolan L. Colterrahn Geore Robertson Dilivan

Criminal Court Docket List Names Multiple Defendants

Commonwealth case against Philip Kennnety and numerous co defendants including Angelo Garfarqua John Daly and others listed with judge William Riter and various associates. The fragmentary OCR shows a long roster of individuals and surnames with limited context for charges or outcomes.

Criminal Court—Commonwealth Philip Kennnety Angelo Garfarqua John Daly William Riter James Grogan William Beach Martin Towey William Cullinan Jerome Jones H. McPhillamy Theodore Winter Adam Webser William Joan Burns William Maddison Acter William Hayes Heinz Hughes Ed Datehensth James Leone Townsend Charles Nienlewoe Doin T. Brown J. 3B

Grand jury weighs witness testimony on Exesworth borough petition

The grand jury devoted most of the day to hearing witnesses in favor of incorporating Exesworth borough. Two true bills were returned naming John Hayward and Michael ae for assault and battery. Irregular bills involved A. David Morge grove larteny Willian J. McNorton false pretenses Peter Lucher misdemeanor.

Exesworth John Hayward Michael Ae Safeault and Battery A. David Mosgrove Willian J. McNorton Peter €. Lucher

Court Rules on Child Transfer and Marital Suits

Yesterday the court permitted William F Prien to take his daughter from Mr. Zimmerman. Separate divorce suits were filed by Juniata Bevan Nevinest Henry Bevan, Elsie B. Kessler against Peter Kessler, and Otto Kanun against Annie Kanun. An estate distribution for Captain KC Gray was heard with the schedule accepted and a decision reserved. A. Woevo sued Albert Blomberg for 6000 damages over alleged rent nonpayment on property at Thirty third Street and Matron Avenue.

Tur William F Prien Zimmerman Ersee Spann Collins William M. F. Collins Margaret Morton Edward Morton Juniata Bevan Nevinest Henry Bevan Elsie B. Kessler Peter Kessler Otto Kanun Annie Kanun Hawkine Orphans’ Court KC. Gray A. Woevo Albert Blomberg Wool Thirty-third Street Matron Avenue Blumberg

Two Fire Companies Form in Brushton Borough

Brushton residents secure long sought fire protection as Borough Councils pass an ordinance to form two regular fire companies. Start with four members per company and two hose reels plus a hook and ladder truck. Water to be supplied by the Anes Water Company. Operation planned by July first with local officers to be elected.

Brushton Am Regular Fire Company Tear Anaes Water Company Vine Ee Ee Aioe Get Coun Eleet

Water famine looms in Allegheny city

Ateshbeny warns of a summer water famine with notices urging conservation to ensure fair supply, especially in hill districts where shortages are chronic. Officials cite capacity constraints at Howard Street station due to builders interference delaying extra boilers, reducing daily output.

Ateshbeny Chile Ccieeeellen Ebers Howard Street JAS. Mneil & Bro Twenty-ninth Street and Allegheny Valley Railroad

Australian Wool Prices Push Against U S Market

Wool buyers report farmers seek 2 to 3 cents more than market price and Australian wool under tariff remains cheaper due to less shrinkage. L. H. Humphrey of a Boston firm notes only about 60,000 pounds bought this year in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. With favorable year round climate and cheap land, Australian growers retain the advantage as U S farmers hold onto wool awaiting higher prices.

Atlantic L. H. Humphrey Boston United States Australia Antipodes Humphrey

Colored Baptists Withdraw From Convention Business

The colored Baptists held morning sessions at Green Street Church with reports on Foreign and Home Missions Church Letters Education Temperance and Resolutions. A measure requiring theological training for men entering the ministry passed after debate and officers for the Allegheny associations were elected for the coming year.

Convention of the Colored Baptists Green Street Sahene Alleras Ptist Allegheny Arter H. C. Jones Pittsburg Association

Destructive Wilkinsburg Fire Destroys Paint Shop

Yesterday morning a large fire at the foot of South Street Wilkinsburg damaged the wall paper and paint shop of T BR Carboy Co causing about 10000 dollars in losses with 1000 in insurance. Firemen from a local volunteer company arrived quickly though the blaze proved stubborn and the origin remains unclear with spontaneous combustion suspected.

South Street Wilkinsburg Wall Paper and Paint T. BR. Carboy & Co Ioas

Woman Fights for Child in Allegheny Kidnapping Attempt

A colored woman named Wilson was arrested in Allegheny for attempting to kidnap her four year old from the Colored Orphan Asylum on Greenwood street. A violent struggle with officers ensued over possession of the child, and the child was eventually returned to the mother.

Wilson Allegheny Colored Orphan Asylum Greenwood Street Aan Ae The

Detective Cook Granted Bail in Gambling Threat Case

Detective C. W. Cook of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad faces a $200 bond after James W. Walls accuses him of threatening to sue Walls over gambling debts. The record alleges Cook did not receive funds and sought more payment, with a prior $8 down claimed.

C. W. Cook Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad James W. Walls Walls Ionic Cook

Philadelphia Clover Club Delegation Heads to Chicago

A delegation of 18 members from the Phila delphia Clover Club passed through the city for Chicago yesterday to assist the Fellowship Club in its World Fair debut. The Fellowship Club will entertain distinguished visitors during the event.

Philadelpha Clover Club Chicago Fellowship Club

Workingmen's sale items flood city ad pages

An extensive string of promotional blurbs advertises cheap suits at six dollars, silk wares, corsets, wash silks, park street locations, and sales at Jos Horne Co. and Siler & Co. The notices mix clothing, fabrics, and sundries with prices and store names, typical of mid century urban shop circulars.

No More Miracles At Troy Hill By Father Mollinger

After weeks of crowds Father Mollinger is bedridden from exhaustion and cannot bless followers for two months. Father Smith conducts blessings while crowds disperse hopeful yet resigned, as the healer plans a short vacation and Eastward departure before resuming duties at Mount Troy.

Troy Hill Father Mollinger Mount Troy Father Smith Father Monger Clark Street Troy Hil Molimmer Disratca

Howard School Board Elects Instructors for Next Winter

The Howard School Board in the Sixteenth ward elected Principal 8. Andrews for another year. Appointed were Assistant Principals Anna Bamford and Mary E. McCall and numerous teachers including Stella M. Beck Anna Hanlon Lizzie Magorien Louisa Self Anna Slattery Julia De Armit Anna Johnston Nora OConnell M E Holman Mrs May Kelly Rachael Campbell M Etta Rowe A Stein Jessie M McKinnon Blanche Riddle Anna Holman Ella Gledhill Mrs J Clark Gertrude Hartford Naunie Cook Ella B Edwards Rosa Davis Anna Harvey Eugenie K Rayburn. Hattie J Fox and Ella Bushfield elected to fill vacancies. Peter Huntington, colored, arrested for robbery of clothing from John Butcher, Italian boarder at 124 Cherry alley. Anderson arrested earlier. both identified as suspects.

Howard School Board Andrews Anna Bamford Mary E. McCall Stella M. Beck Anna Hanlon Lizzie Magorien Louisa Self Anna Slattery Julia de Armit Anna Johnston Nora O'Connell M. E. Holman May Kelly Rachael Campbell M. Etta Rowe A A. Stein Jessie M. McKinnon Blanche Riddle Anna Holman Ella Gledhill J. Clark Gertrude Hartford Naunie Cook Ella B. Edwards Rosa Davis Anna Harvey Eugenie K. Rayburn Iss Hattie J. Fox Ella Bushfield

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