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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1892

Page

2

March term opens with grand jury amid oleomargarine probes

Judge Collier presides as the March term begins with a charge to the grand jury. A juror in custody and constable returns including oleomargarine license issues surface as Attorney McCook seeks licensing lists. The sole case yesterday involved Frank Dixon and a firearms incident linked to the Braddock wire mill strike.

Criminal Court Collier Thomas M. Boyle Braddock Henry Coates Beltzhoover James Lowry Squire Barr Willis F. McCook United States Revenue Office McCook Frank Dixon Dickson

County Salary Case Heard Before Supreme Court

A Philadelphia telegram reports John A. Bell vs Allegheny county argued at the Supreme Court over the Law and Order suit challenging county salaries. Attorney Yost defended the county position while Lyon McKee and Sanderson argued for Treasurer Bell. The session featured motions to quash and discussions of prior laws and constitutional reforms affecting officer salaries and fees. Two elected constables, James R.F. Treacy and John G. Hock, resigned, with Michael McTighe and an unnamed replacement named to fill vacancies.

Philadelphia John A. Bell Allegheny County Supreme Court Yost Lyon, McKee and Sanderson Bell Allerheny John G. Hock Robinson Township Peepee Sagan Peng James RF. Treacy Pittsburg Allon Michael McTighe

Mansfield Appeals Seek Large Damages in Borough Court

Nine appeals were filed in Quarter Sessions at Mansfield from awards in Seach at Mansfield borough. Appellants include Josh seeking $1,000 damages and $600, plus A Deleglar asking $1,100. They request a jury trial. Reopening Forbes Street case Patrick Sana vs City of Tiace Macon on tamuoer.

At Seach Mansfield Borough Josh Patrick Sana Tiace Macon

Jury to Pereit on One The Pareto Show Connection

A fragmentary note suggests a jury question about whether Pereit bears responsibility for a grade related matter. The readable text implies a concern over a cit hed cnything to do with the grade. Further context is unreadable.

Convicted Real Estate Agent Faces Civil Suit Trial

The suit of B. F. Crowe against James L. Orr, a former real estate agent, is before Judge Stowe for alleged deceit. Crowe claims Orr deceived him about the value of his real estate, seeks damages, and Orr was brought from prison on a writ of habeas corpus for the trial. Several criminal and civil cases are listed for today’s docket.

B. F. Crowe James L. Orr Stowe Penitenta Crowe Orr Beadling Brok Curtis McQuillen Magee H. J. Gibson Et al Mary James Ritchey McClh Tur J. F. Scott Conrad Beringer William Bradshaw Pennsylvania Railroad Company Hay Gyory Mca Charleston Ewing Axswens Emil Segal John Fender John Moren Shade River June Kuwxxepr A. G. Miller Dixmont Insane Asylum A. T. Miller

DoxoLOGY SUNG IN COURT IN OYSTER BAY

In Oyster Bay Justice White discharged William E Chesshire on forgery charges as spectators sang Praise God in court. Tears marked the scene with Chesshire described as industrious and well thought of, amid whispers of financial trouble and a note forged for a bank deposit.

New York Justice White Oyster Bay William E Chesshire Chesshire The

Leprosy in an Eating House in Philadelphia

Philadelphia officials reveal Charlie Wing the Japanese leper, once a restaurant cook, was employed in a eating house before custody. Medical inspector Dr. Taylor calls the case a rare leprosy instance and says public details will be released tomorrow as investigations continue.

Philadelphia Board of Health Charlie Wing Health Department Taylor

Self Confessed Incendiary Arrest in Columbus Dining Rooms Fire

W H Miller a German immigrant from Missouri was arrested in Columbus Ohio charged with arson to avoid bankruptcy. He owned the Capital dining rooms where a 4 am fire threatened 50 occupants, but firefighters stopped the blaze. Miller confessed he started the fire to damage the business after receiving 1500 dollars from his father.

Columbus, O W. H. Miller Concordia Capital Pert Ams

Fifth Lander Field Sees Slower Output at Noblestown

Reports from Noblestown and surrounding fields show no major wells completed in the McDonald area yesterday as production fell to 25 000 barrels the lowest since last August. Many wells reach the fifth sand with several new tests under way likely boosting output in two to three weeks.

McDonald Ie Paur Noblestown Gordon Asnd Gordon Little Oil Company Brown Bros, Hobinson & Co Iseman & Co Short Patie McMurrary T Tee National Coal Company McGrady Marshall Brown Bros., Robinson & Co McMurray Jolly Oil Company Well St Noblestown Setae Co MercerieClurg Read & Robbins Robbins Willow Grove Tnemac Forest Oil Company Etta Glenn Agnes Kemp Oakdale Jane Stewart W. P Laurel Dows Sewell, Medtal & Co J. M. Guffey Co McConnell Heirs J. M. Guffey & Co Mankedick Big Injun John Glenn Wheeling Gas Company W. B. Moorhead W. J. Kelso Little Farm Kelso W. P. Rends J. D. Sauters Cook Lot Goffey, Queen J. M. Goffey Nancy Bell Wetmore Wells Greenlee & Barst Wade Fitzgibbons & Co Kennedy Weisser, Stevena & Co Stirling Farm Leggatte & Co Moore Moore Farm McCurdy

Market Summary Shows Sparse Activity Across Exchanges

Yesterday's market featured slack business with a single fluctuation. Antwerp and London saw declines in reflord while New York held steady with no change. New York reports late news and unclear guidance for markets. Petroleum opened steady in New York March 7 and later declined with limited spot sales.

Antwerp London New York Petroleum

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