Court refuses Turtle Creek borough charter over notice flaw
Judge Porter rules against incorporating Turtle Creek stating the 30 day publication notice required by the act of Assembly was absolutely absent. Although the merger could benefit the area, the proceedings are dismissed for improper notice. The East Pittsburg Improvement Company case stands on the first exception.
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Porter
Turtle Creek
Act of Assembly
East Pittsburg Improvement Company
Clark Named Jury Commissioner in Federal Court
Judge Buffington appointed S C McCandless to testify in the steamboat case Reno v Keefer. Judge Acheson held an injunction hearing in Mott Iron Works v Standard Manufacturing. J M Clark of Canonsburg was named U S jury commissioner to succeed the late Gen William McClellan. Clark, a Washington county Democrat, once aspired to governor and was Blaine’s classmate.
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Buffington
S.C. McCandless
Reno
Fred Keefer
Acheson
J. L. Mott Iron Works
Standard Manufacturing Company
J. M. Clark
Canonsburg
U.S. Dury
Circuit Court
Mandamus Sought To Install Dequesne Borough Council Members
Petitioners S H Young and George Estep seek alternative mandamus against election officers James Crawford Sr John Carer Jr and Frank Dyer to issue certificates of election for council seats in Dequesne Borough after the last election. Hearing set for March 5. Reports of viewers on multiple sewers confirmed nisi in Common Pleas No 1 with costs listed for each project. Major Moreland argued budgeting objections for several street improvements. Attorney H L King unearthed a 1841 English law will referencing a locust post to locate a farm boundary near Lawrenceville.
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S. H. Young
George Estep
James Crawford, Sr
John Carer, Jr
Frank Dyer
Duquesne Borouch
Young
Estep
Common Pleas
Tustin Street
Crown
Jumonville Street
Seneca Street
South Twenty-fifth Street
Josephine Street
Monongahela River
Carson Street
Sixth
Eighth Streets
Snowden Aller
Willow
Valley Street
Madison Street
Thirty-third Street
Jefferson Street
Herron Avenue
Colwell Street
Miller
Pride Street
Summerlea Street
Holden
Walnut Street
Major Moreland
Kennedy and
McClung
Stanton Avenue
Negley Avenue
Keystone Street
Lilac Street
Fifty-second
Bayard and
Omega Streets
Aiken Avenue
H. L. King
Allegheny
Lawrenceville
Inquest Finds Pollock Lunatic at Erie Soldiers' Home
An inquest in lunacy in Common Pleas No. 2 examined Robert Pollock, 65, former Allegheny County attorney, inmate of the Soldiers' Home at Erie. Held at daughter Miss Josephine H. Pollock's petition, the man was declared lunatic for over two years with a pension of 20 pounds per month as the principal estate.
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Common Pleas
Robert Pollock
Soldiers
Erie
Allegheny County
Josephine H. Pollock
Verdict for plaintiff in oil well contract case
In C. A. Smith vs M. Finegan a verdict was returned for the plaintiff for 78.37 dollars on a contract action concerning a half interest in an oil well. The plaintiff alleged that Finegan knew a dry hole had been drilled nearby before the sale. A decision was expected today as Judge Porter is to issue an opinion on the appeals from Alderman Rohe's ruling.
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C. A. Smith
M. Finegan
Finegan
Porter
Rohe
Southwest Wildcats
Oif
McDonald
Wheeling Gas Company
W. J. Kelso
Knox Bros., Apple & Elyea
Scott
Kelso
Grover Cleveland Oil Company
Venice
Woodland Oil Company
Crawford
Mercer & Co
Gordon
Haymaker Bros
McConaughey
McManus & Co
Gladden
Moorhead
Ewing
Forest Oil Company
Trial Docket for Common Pleas No 1 and No 2
To Day s Trial List lists cases in Common Pleas No 1 including Courtney vs Bin ger Daniels vs Pittsburg and Ormsby Railroad Company Thomas Wolf Carter vs Hagerty Sloan vs Catherwood Downey vs Devinney Farmers Deposit National Bank vs Johne Hoffman vs Smith Briggs vs Reineman Kirech vs Knoxetux Schrock vs Sullivan Baler vs McDonald Coster vs Kraugh. Common Plans No 2 lists The Compinaton Engine Company vs McMaster the Birmingham Canaleee versus the Pittsburg Company Lunch vs P L E Co Brownlee vs O Neill Easthope vs Puri Muk Company Steffler vs Darnes Safe Insurance Company Douthett & Lovell vs Dun P
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Courtney
Beringer
Daniels
Pittsburg and
Ormsby Railway Company
Thomas Wolf Carter
Hagerty
Sloan
Catherwood
Downey
Devinney
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Johne
Hoffman
Smith
Briggs
S Reineman
Kirech
Knoxetux
Schrock
Sullivan
Baler
McDonald
Coster
Kraugh
Common Plans
The
Compinaton Engine Company
Ltt
McMaster
Birmingham
Tar Case and Leases on Trial in Common Pleas Court
Tar case of Jutte and Co versus C W Pool, on a coal contract, is before Judge Slagle. A verdict for the defendant in Young versus Phillips on an oil lease action. Oesterting versus Jenkinson on architect fees is before Judge Stowe. Maoder versus Covert on a contract yields a verdict for the defendant. E Dolnely appointed assistant stenographer for Common Pleas Court No. S at 1800 dollars yearly. Result of Coulter versus John mentioned.
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Jutte & Co
C. W. Pool
Slagle
A.B. Young
A. J. Phillips
F. J. Oesterting
A. M. Jenkinson
Stowe
J. F. Maoder
J. H. Covert
E. J. Dosnely
Common Pleas Court No. S
Mary M. Coulter
John
Legal cases span contracts to personal injury and slander
Swartzwelder sues on a buggy contract before Judge Wing. A wrongful levy damages suit Hopper Bros. vs A A eg par awarded 2418 for plaintiff. Brinker vs Michel verdict 64 cents for plaintiff plus costs. August Alles awarded 6 cents against Pittsburg Traction Co after trip from fare claim. Lena Adler vs David Adler divorce rule issued for spousal support. J C Dunlevy vs McKeesport and Duquesne Bridge Co verdict 675 for plaintiff. Judge Collier appointed for Murph term Quarter Sessions with Stowe and Slagle assistance. Ex Major Wiwan testified in Slagle court regarding false arrest of John F. Hohmas vs police officers Snyder Binsey Svernagie. William McCutcheon filed bill in equity against executors of George F. Smith over butchering business accounts. Eugene Maxwell recovered 1500 vs Pleasant Valley Co. judge White position on 8000 offer refused. William Minnen sues CP C St L Railway for 35000 after train strike May 11 1891 near Man nfield leaving him crippled.
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August Alles
Pittsby Traction Company
Lena Adler
David Adier
J. C. Dunlevy
McKeesport and Duquesne Bridge Company
William McCutcheon
George F. Smith
Mccutcheon
J. Scott Ferevson
Thomas M. Marehall
Eugene Maxwell
Pleasant Valley Company
William Minnen
The Orgies of Haiti Riot Rumors in Hill District
Report from the Hill district claims a group of young Black men abducted sons of two prominent citizens to a den near Pasture street to assault them. Some say the den hosted revelry akin to Haiti Jamaica. One escaped and sought help. police inquiry followed. James Flood of Arbuckles & Co. says he heard colored youths gathered nearby and a roof hole allowed escapes when police arrived.
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Haiti
Jamaica
James Flood
Arbuckles & Co
Newfoundland Fishermen Disaster Widens Losses
Two more bodies recovered from the ice in St John’s Newfoundland raising the toll as thirteen men remain missing. Fire signals spotted on the Chapel Head ice and the Labrador searches Trinity Bay while officials fear total deaths may reach forty. Benevolence appeals open for bereaved families.
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St. Jounes
N. F
Chapel Head
Labrador
Trinity Bay
Miners to be paid Saturday at Springdale colliery
In Mahanoy City Pennsylvania on March 2 miners who opposed the monthly pay system at Springdale colliery will receive pay Saturday. The company will continue the semi monthly pay schedule and the colliery is to resume operations tomorrow.
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Mahanoy City
Springdale
Street cars run in peace in Indianapolis in late news brief
Earthquake shocks reported in Santa Anna California. Tehuantepec Railroad work to start immediately. Florida GOP delegates back Harrison. Arizona miners in Hamburg district. Trinidad Legislature approves US West Indies reciprocity treaty. Chicago doctor Mitler found dead after disappearance. Melbourne bank manager convicted of fraud. New York Assembly backs electing US Senators by people. Rio Grande clashes at New Laredo. San Marcos steamship reach dock. lifeboat reports quiet. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by Birmingham user.
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Santa Anna
Cal
Tehuentepec
Florida National Republican
Harrison
Arizona
Hamburg
Trinidad
West Indies
United States
D. R. Anthony
Kansas
Kansas Reublican League
Costa Rica
Pereira
Blanco Viel
Carlos Walker Martinez
Council of State
Robert G. Mitler
Chicago
Miter
Taylor
Land Credit Bank
Melbourne
Edward Birkbeck
British Chamber of Agriculture
Sadie Nebbothen
Cairn
Judiciary Committee
New York Assembly
New York
Congress
Senor
Peare E. Montualsolo
Carthagena
Colombia
San Juan de Dios
Aisic
Montalsolo
New Laredo
Rio Grande
San Marcos
Sandy Hook
Seabright
Sexbright
M. Gellborn
Birmingham
Ala
Gellborn
Gate City National Bank of Atlanta
Park National Bank of New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Station
Pittsburg
Harnares
D.m. Eerstone
RenexPee Ame
Phiisdelphia
Aliarin Bee
Alyantic
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
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Farrisburg
Mali Sealer
Harris B
Seephia
Borg
Seria
Philadelphia Express
Feppens
Hartishore Town
Pat
Baltimington
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Germey
Sreniion Ae
Aes
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Torna Ia Nin
Penn Eailwat
Uniontown
Monongahela
Monongahela City
Monongahela Ci
Brownsville
Tiscaberh
West
Federal Street
Allegheny City
Butler
Freeport
Apollo
Paulton
Biaville
Excelsior
Compa Pany
Aveo
I.K. Woo
Gen’ Pass'r Ae
Oil wells cost and field activity at McDonald field
The McDonald McCurdy pool shows high well costs due to deep sands and multiple casings with salt water risks raising initial outlays often above 2000 dollars and sometimes to 8000 or 9000 dollars. Despite steep expenses, operators push ahead with over 400 wells completed, while nearby fields like Sistersville promise cheaper drilling at around 5500 dollars per well as producers shift focus.
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McDonald
Pittsburg
McDonald-McCurdy
Panhandle
Oakdale
Noblestown
Midway Anto Primprose
Thrir
Bsistersville
Miller's Run Oil Company
Stewart
Ohio
Tragic double murder shocks Texas town
In Sheeman Texas on March 2 a family near William Smith’s home suffers a brutal killing. Smith and his wife die, two others are severely injured, and a boy says Sam, a nearby African American man, did the assault before a rush to the jail follows amid bloodied clothing.
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Sheeman
Tex
William Smith
Mr. Smith
Billy
Papa
Mamma
Bill
Sam
Sam Wane
Wea
Massey
Free Sons of Israel Install Officers in Philadelphia
The Independent Order of Free Sons of Israel concluded its session in Philadelphia with formal installation of new officers. The convention adjourned to meet in Chicago in 1897.
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Philadelphia
Independent Order of Free Sons of Israel
Chicago
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General McClelland
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Dequrene
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Swartzwelder
Pacer
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Penn
David
Chamberlain
Aely
Toles
Sistersville
Wildcats
M'Donald
Kanawha Oil Company
Miller'’s
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J.C. Tennant
F. & C. Russell
C. Russell
Feld
Jarrett Colvin
Tennant
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Captain Grace
Roseberry Colvin
Tennant Weir
Deist Farm
Emery Oil Company
J. R. Wilson
J. C. Tennant
Talbott Farm
Stewart No. 1
Bakerstown Oil Company
Elliott
Mitchell & Co
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Apple, Elyea & Mercer
FE. Wells
Virginia
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Luirrel
Gardiner
Kennedy Farm
McDonald Field
Stenbenyville Oil Company
Willow Grove
Story
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Anne Io
Free Sons of Israel
Lydia F. Pinw
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Hays & Inccs
Hamilton
OIL Well Supply CO
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Hula
Family Safeguard Oil
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Sxfexnard
Warden & Oxnard
Jelz
Pittsburg, PA
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Fleming & Son
Trenton
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Erie Medical CO
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