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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1892
Page
2
Proceedings in local courts include Kate E. McKee filing a divorce suit against James G. McKee. The complaint details alleged abuse, withholding food, and other misconduct across their marriage starting in 1875. The document lists numerous defendants and cases in Common Pleas divisions.
A contest of the Twenty-Sixth Ward school director election was filed in the Quarter Sessions Court. It argues the First district polls were located in a plumbing shop rather than a tin shop, which could throw out the district’s votes and flip the result from 174 Blaze to 62 Eglisdorf to 512 versus 437 overall.
In a criminal court session Judges Collier and Slagle disposed of seven cases. John Reilly was convicted for stealing an overcoat and six razors on January 24. Mollie Jones pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Mary Fox on November 7, 1891. John Huber was acquitted on a battery charge, but costs were split. Hamilton was tried and acquitted on false pretense. prosecutor to pay costs. Patrick Reilly was tried for aggravated assault and mayhem on Mary Hanon January 30, 1892. acquitted on mayhem but convicted for the other offense and sent to the workhouse for nine months. Bleil was acquitted of larceny. Henlein and Martin were tried for running a policy shop. Martin pleaded guilty and Henlein received a sealed verdict. The grand jury has begun a new term and aims for quicker results. 20 causes were returned yesterday, with true bills listed for several defendants.
United States Marshal Harrah sold 1 125 shares of Electric Mining Machine Company stock in West Virginia on a writ against F M Lehrer at Captain S S Browns suit. Deputy Garber moved three Scranton prisoners to Uniontown jail, which houses over 60 inmates who mingle in corridors. Henry Hart and others who pleaded guilty in Scranton to passing counterfeit money were returned and face sentencing this week.
In Philadelphia courts, Philip Doll and Joseph Schneide rer sue Jacob Beuscher for false arrest after journeymen bakers were charged with libel during a strike at Beuscher's Center avenue bakery. Acquittal in Criminal Court preceded the damages suit. The Bear Creek Refining Company files equity action against the Natural Gas Company over a March 16 shutoff due to shortage despite a five year contract. A circuit appeal procedure is described in Black vs Black. A verdict of 63 cents is awarded to Sarah A. Doran against Louis Zoller after an injury at Zoller's market stall. Teo-Day's Trial Lists note Commonwealth vs Will- in Criminal Court.
Various cases before Pittsburgh judges involve replevin for household goods and contract actions with verdicts of 241 13 to plaintiff in Gollings v Gutbub and 156 66 in Marie v Free Meredith. Other verdicts include 65 to plaintiffs in Hand v Ewing and 35 in Gaines v Lawrence Wallace. Affidavits filed for church and benevolent society charters. Parsonage Oil Co v High Explosive Co underway. Steen v City of Pittsburgh pending with damages claims for injured horses. Pearl Laundry v Newell trial over lease and eviction issues.
In Worcester Massachusetts on March 14 a panic arose after a knife attack on two women sparked fear of a serial assailant nicknamed Jack the Slasher. An intoxicated man chasing a streetcar was mauled by bystanders, later jailed briefly, while others frightened by the legend avoided crowds and chaos.
Walter Webb George Daniels and William Buchanan visited Buffalo to inspect the ground where the New York Central and Hudson River Railway will build a 100 acre complex east of Depew. The project costs exceed 600000 with capacity for 1200 to 1500 workers and occupancy slated for July or August. The plant is described as among the country's most complete.
Rothie Von Minderoff, a poor East Nashville druggist, becomes heir to 50000 thalers. His brothers Paul Bothie and Herman also share the fortune as baroness aunt leaves 100000 thalers to a sister and charities. Paul plans to contest the will in Germany after exposing his brother in disguise.
Dr J G White Cumberland Presbyterian minister sought to lecture against Catholicism in Decatur Indiana. A crowd of about 2 000 followed him from the Court House to Protestant churches and Salvation Army barracks and Pass House but he could not gain admission. Police kept order as the crowd grew boisterous.
The Midland Hotel Company drilled an artesian well on its property in Hawaas City Kansas City reaching 200 feet. Gas was forced through a straight pipe to the hotel and ignited, lighting the center of the city for several blocks around.
Impassable mud from recent cold snaps halts drilling across the McDonald field. Wells idle due to coal, casing, and tool shortages as teams struggle to move gear. Several wells report sand and oil activity while others pause awaiting thawed roads and delivery of supplies.
A calm trading day with light volume and scarce news. Prices show a narrow range in refined products at Antwerp with daily averages and cargo shipments reported. petroleum markets remain stagnant with no price movement and minimal spot sales.
Detroit Tribune prints General Alger’s full reply detailing absences, promotions, and discharge. It includes Custer’s report with endorsements and Lincoln’s approval of resignation, plus later brevet promotions. friends hail the reply as satisfactory.
Dr Doremus Scudder brother of H M Scudder in jail for murder of his mother in law Mrs Doa ves claims he is insane based on affidavits from physicians. Sheriff to arrange transfer to Detention Hospital if approved by Sheriff’s attorney. Also A L Galley near Maples committed suicide by train after losing farm to foreclosure.
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