Dramatic Insanity Trial Drags Braddock Courtroom
The Minnick case unfolds in Common Pleas No. 2 as William J. Minnick fights an insanity commitment tied to alleged jealousy and unproven hereditary madness. Physicians opinion, letters, and family testimony fill a crowded courtroom with appeals, accusations, and heated exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buricich
William J. Minnick
White
Titinois
Iowa
Pitteburg
Oounty
Braddock
Minwick
Eliza
Minnick
Pittsburg
Pr. McKelvey
Sixth Avenue
Alberti
Dean
Dr. Sandels
Maggie
Dr McCord
McCord
Hutchinson
Dixmont Asylum
Minoick
Michigan Farmer Travels 900 Miles Over Burglary Case
James Keller and William McCann alias Davi Alton were found guilty of burgling Charles Tralle’s jewelry store in Brad dock on December 3, securing $700 in goods. Arrested in Steubenville they faced a three year penitentiary sentence after a jury verdict of guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Keller
Wiliam McCann
Davi Alton
Charles Tralle
Braddock
Steubenville
Paul Rubert
Tarentum
Eullty
Cheut
Ewing
Kelley
Morton Hunter
Horon
Mich
James Kelley
Thomas Fitzgerald
Huron County
Wanner
Keltey
Wirtzgerald
Michigan
Aro
Fitzgerald
Jadeo Ewing
Grand Jury returns true bills for multiple assault charges
The grand jury yesterday returned true bills including assault and battery by Charles Bruce Peter Doran Gottlieb Harnagle Fred Lauer and others issuing indictments for aggravated felonious and malicious mischief larceny and concealed weapons Among those named are Owen Lattimore James Cunningham Edward Nau and "Cockey" Roberts plus charges of entering a Pulling with intent to commit a felony and larceny by bailee Patrick Adams Francis J Rafferty and Edward Hodkasses are among others charged with liquor selling without a license and minors Sundays work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bruce
Peter Doran
Gottlieb Harnagle
Fred Lauer
Wiliam Brown
James Cunningham
Edward Nau
Owen Lattimore
Cockey” Roberts
Peter Hanna
Patrick Adams
Francis J. Rafferty
George Brown
Thomas Holley
John Connors
Frank Comerford
Henry Marshall
Henry Thompson
J. M. Simpson
Inrce
John Connore
John McGinley
Charles Thomas
David Williams
D. Lewis
Frank Sidden
J. R. Callaman
Davis
Edward Magann
H. Thompenn
Cockey
Roberta
Mary Cunningham
Harry Hart
Dora Meyers
Pat Carney
Edward Hodkasses
Dividing Hostetter's Wealth Among Heirs in Court
An Orphans' Court decree distributes the estate of David Hostetter totaling 5 0450 14 to heirs. Widow Mexetta R. Hostetter receives one third of 1 005 240 13. Amy K H DuoPay, D Herbert Hostetter, and Theodore K Hostetter receive two ninths totaling 1 09 408 42. Theodore K Hostetter's share for a minor is paid to guardian M L Myers who must post bonds of 1 080 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hostetter
Mexetta R. Hostetter
Amy KH. DuoPay
D. Herbert Hostetter
Theodore K. Hostetter
Theodore KR
Ostetter
M. L. Myers
Race Tool or Ringed Trackman Faces Larceny Verdict
Frank Bradley Elise Carson and William Geier were found guilty of larceny in Judge Ewing's court for stealing a gold headed umbrella from Theodore Havchette. They faced testimony of attempted theft of a gold watch from Dr E Duke on a Troy Hill street car January 7. Bradley claimed to be a race tool, a term tied to tracking horse condition for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bradley
Elise Carson
William Geier
Tate
Million Dollar Transfer From Ex Judge Mellon to Son
Ex Judge Thomas A. Mellon filed a deed transferring all real estate to his son Andrew W. Mellon for one dollar. The property is valued at over a million dollars. Andrew said the transfer relieves his father from care and anxiety, with other assets divided among the other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Mellon
Recorder's Office
Andrew W. Mellon
A. W. Melion
Divid
A. W. Mellon
Widow appeals Jackman will in common pleas court
The widow of Andrew Jackman Jr appeals the will of Andrew Jackman Sr citing lack of particulars. The will largely leaves all assets to Edward Jackman with a codicil. The court admitted the appeal bond for costs but no bill of particulars was filed. Trial list and court dockets follow with cases in common pleas and criminal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackman,Sr
Andrew Jackman, Jr
Edward
Register Register Con
Summerlea
Holden
O'Hara
Howe Streets
Ellsworth Avenue
Shady Avenue
Twentieth Street
Allegheny River
Court of Common Pleas
E. M. Bigelow
Department of Public Worke
Pittsbueg
Fem-70
Court cases and probate filings in local sessions
Rankin and wife face trial on a contract dispute before Judge White. In criminal court yesterday George Anderson and James Grace were acquitted of larceny of a watch from M. Teats. P. G. and A. C. Emmick await trial for larceny of provisions from farmer F. Bliss. David Linton sues Hyman Browarsky on a contract with a verdict for 40 dollars for the plaintiff. A verdict awards 29 dollars to David Adams against G. W. Jones and A. A. Heiner for damages. The will of Henry Large of Mifflin township filed for probate. The will of Rev. Frederick Schledt filed for probate. Five hundred dollars bequeathed to the Missionary Society of Basel Switzerland. remainder to daughters Mary Mohrman and Mina Loch. Catalogues advertised for Purssure Photo-Engraving Co. at 75 77 79 Diamond St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Adams
G. W. Jones
A. A. Heiner
Henry Large
Mifflin Township
Lebanon Church
Frederick Schledt
The
Missionary Society of
Basel
Switzerland
Mary Mohrman
Mina Loch
Hasinees Changes in Allegheny Paint and Grease Works Sale
Hasinees Changes, McClintock and Irvine purchase the paint and grease works of George Poterie at South avenue and Snowden street, Allegheny Pa. Poterie shifts to hoisting and painting business with headquarters at the same location. Also advertised are photographic portraits and a sale of clothing and fashion items from local firms in the Fifth Avenue and Lewis Block areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClintock & Irvine
George Poterie
South Avenue
Snowden Street
Allegheny
Modern House Designs Offered by Architect Firms
Attorney George C. Burgwin writes to architect Shoppell praising Modern House Designs and describes plans for 20 designs with prices from $1,500. He notes accuracy of estimates, detailed floor plans, and a portfolio of designs available by express prepaid for $2. The ad lists various design prices and mentions stables as part of the offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Burgwin
Pittsburg
Shoppell
90 Percent Off New Advertisements Sale
A storefront promotes 90 percent off as one of the greatest clothing sales in the city. Winter stock and broadcloth suits are offered at 20 percent discounts with coats and everyday garments included. Shoppers are urged to act before the deal is withdrawn.
City ordinance restricts street entry without council consent
Legal text from a 1890 city ordinance requires rail and street use rights only after council approval and a certificate of acceptance. Violations incur fines from ten to one hundred dollars. The document records official approval by the mayor and clerks and cites publication in ordinance books. Additional transit notices follow, including schedules and fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Eng
Allegheny
Pittsburg
New York
Baltimore
Free Circulating Library of
Birmingham
Oee
Central Board of Education
Allegheny County
Enoch Pratt
Pw Oe
Library Committee
Select Council
Board of Trustees
Carnegie Free Libraries
City of
A. D
H. P. Ford
Geo. Booth
Department of Public Works
Department of Pub Works
Committee On Public Works
Department of Public Work
Ec Hentialme
Fire Department
Department of Public Safety
Ievices
H. F P. Ford
Geo
Sheppard
G. L. Holliday
Common Council
Booth
Car
Cee
McCallin
City Treasurer notices driving vehicle licenses at Smithfield Street
Officials demand license payment for drays carts wagons carriages and sleighs by the first Monday in March with a 50 cent collection fee. Penalty doubles if unpaid by May first. Old metal plate must be returned or 25 cents extra. Rates set per vehicle including extra horse charges. J F Denniston city treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
Moense
J. F. Denniston
fetLn
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Indixmont
Mr. Minnick
Andrew Jackman
Dixmont
Pennygteath
Braidock
T. N. Boyle
Durance
James 4. Youngeon
Mr. Yost
William M. Price
Clarence Lurie
George Sturas Til
Meanville
Hacerstown
Maggie Minnick
Johnny
Drr. Dean
Omilar
McKelvey
Minnick Imane
Sanders
Dr. Metford
James G. Graham
Obar
J White
Riley
Wocher
James 2. Youngson
Mr. Youngson
Ania
Price
Grand Jury
Judge Ewing
Hostetter
Jodge Ewing Almont
Jackman
Common Pleas
Ravenscraft
Borough of Tarentum
Livingston
Reading Fire Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Parke Bros. & Co
Rowerva Pullman Palace Car Company
Smith
Guffey
Cassity
Watson
McMurtrie
Et al
Oil Well Supply Company
Wilson Et al
Weaver & Bro
Petals Resta
Camee Oon
Apenas 7
Agnes Veatley
Fallera
Enright
Gibson
Kleber & Bro
Raltz Chapman
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
Jobs Mage
Daan Geiger
James Darthy
O'Leary
Michael Mulkerron
Berry
Geisler
Maila Adaw
Peter Dogan R
Albert Thornley
Rleury Thompson
Daniel Conners
Barney Carr
Robert Baker
J.W. Simpson
Fisher Beatty
Dr. J
Purssure Phorc-Exgravine Co
mrThs
Diamond St
Hasinees
Sonnewhere’s Society Gallery
Knanle & Surstin
Tisso Huevas & Hacke
R Ead Abe
R. Shoppell
Broadway
United State
Universitieca
Kal
Bennett
Shafer
Polypathic Medical Institute
C. Scorr Chambers
Chambers
Pitsburg
St. Clair Street
Tod P
Palythie Medical Institute
Penn Ave
Pittsrg
Faust
Ero
Gil
WH. E. Stjeren
Optician
Smithfield ST
DR. Burgoon
James Matthews
Fifth Avenue
Burgoon
Ohio St
Pambé
Tresu
M. F. Zorler
J. Diamond
Sixt Street
Sounder
Telphy
Jan‘y
Dogett
King & CO
United States
City
Ohio
Ig Ist
Wytiestan Line
Queenstown and
Liverpools
Royal Oval
United States Mail
Britannic
Majestic
Germainic
Met
Germanic
Aput
Feutonle
API
Teutonic
White Star
State Line
Glasgow
Belfast
Dublin
Liverpool
Salling
Philadephia
Ireland
Norway
Swemara
J. J. J.J. Meson
Micconan Avenue
Sai Maniese Ee
Aniel Cee
Lloyd & 8
Southampton
London
Bremen
Saalee
TRAVE
ALLER
ELDER
EMS
FULDA
WERRA
ELVE
LAHN
York
AES
Southwestern Railway Co
Southampton Dorks
Oelrichs & CO
Bowling Green
MAX Schamberg &Co
Thfield Street
Sixth Street and
Penn Avenue
Bornblum
Pear Wood Street
Winchester
Winchester & CO
William Street
Myal-M-Trs&wk
Dittsburg and Western Railway
Akron
Toledo
Kane
Chicago
Jim
Ken Castlele
Clarion
Suliman Batet
WM. McCallin
Robert Ostermaler
Kaufmanns
Kayfmanns
Fifth Avenue and
Pennsylvania
Krailbrvad
Union Station
Pullman Vea
EASI
Atlantic
Sooa
Mail
Greensburg
Derry
Dlowe, Cores, Mt
Nton Stair Pine
Chicago and
Alnein
Daly
Dally
Uniontown
Unitontown
Onne
Butler
Springdale
Reeport
Oo Sundar North Apollo
Allegheny Junction
Blalraville
Federal S Express
Matl 'Prata
Consudt Sree Ee Aera Hintler
Ktairsville
Freeport
Orth Apollo
Uonongahela
Fol Jowa
Rodion
Cero
Evees Dehm
Deate
Monongahela City
Hrownaville
West Hrownaville
Dravesburg Ac
West Elizabeth
Mand Leb P. m. Sanday
Fourth Avenue
Try Street
Chase Pugh
Teneral
J. BR. Woop
Fase
P. Mington
Wheeling
Tilt
Cosa
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Columbus
Newark
Ser Bat
Washington
Cotabes
Chi
Hiss
Cincio
Chiccane
Connelleville
Panaey
Oood Mt
Smithaeld
Chas
U. Scull
Agen J.T. O'Dell
Generals
Central Time
Panhandle
Cincienat
St. Louia
P.m. Dennison
Atone
P.m. Sheeling
A. m. Washington
Dennison
M. Stenlenville
A. m
M. Burgettstown
Wayne Kuute
Doe
Crestiine
Cleveland
Newastic
Youngstown
Niles
Ville
Evie Ant
Ashtabula
Damestown
Massilbon
Fairqakeas Tis
Beaver Walla
Leetadaie
LU Himn Station
New Castle
Ailes
Younxatown
Ketlaire
Erle
Ashtabala
Nilet
Jamestown
Beaver Falls
Ta. m
Leetsdale
Beaver P
Essen
Heechmont
Legheny Valley Failroan
Kittanning
Iron
Valla Unniols Exvil Cley
Hultes
Peet Press
Prasberd Vy
Hole
Opal Pet Om
Bern
Dersom
PuReaTee
SND
Castleshannon
Potl
Ieineere
Eenerr
Atlin Pee A
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Arlington
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