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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1892

Page

2

Juror Dies During Court Proceedings and Workhouse Mentioned

John McGrogan a 65 year old miner and juror in the Criminal Court collapsed in the courthouse corridor and died shortly after at the morgue heart disease cited as the cause. The coroner will investigate.

John McGrogan Criminal Court Walker's Mills Daugter McGrogan Common Pleas No. 1 Collier Township More Jown George Morris John Fuallflacen William Biskea John Victor Petrofski

Work of the Grand Jury True and Ignored Bills List

The grand jury delivered its returns listing True Bills for Clinton D. Bole, Hugh Smith, and others. Immorality charges include Peter Drundor and Mary Schulz. larceny charges cover Mrs. C. Hahn and Jennie Lindsay. embezzlement appears with William Zerlman. numerous names appear under assault and battery and related offenses. several individuals are listed as ignored.

Wm. Berwick Mary L. Wampler John Gregor J. K. Berrinrer Edward Reese John Mars John D. Henry McKeesport Clinton D. Bole Hugh Smith Peter Drundor James Pieced John Warlett Charles Rictoria Frank Corian Julius Dempy M. C. Conley Conrad Sunday Mary Schulz Charles A. Hanter C. Hahn Americe Jennie Lindsay Upperman Charles Walker William Zerlman James Abriola Thomas McKenna Adam Schaefer James Abvhold Frank Jones al. Jones Patrick McShane Bratus Calhoun E. L. Negiry Peter Karren- Waum Mary G. Lightner Bridget McDonough Paul Rinehart Jacob Rei

Dispute Over Mecal Votes in South Versailles Township

A contest of the election of Frank Cornell as Inspector of Elections in South Versailles township was filed in the Quarter Sessions Court by Joseph Zeigler. He alleges about 76 stolen votes were counted for Cornell from mixed tickets and asks for a commissioner to take testimony. The court issued a rule on Cornell to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

Frank Cornell South Versailles Township Quarter Sessions Court Joseph Zeigler Cornell Zeigler

Habeas Corpus Sought to Free Von Ringloeffer

An application filed in Common Pleas Court No 1 seeks a writ of habeas corpus to release Frank Skohey Von Ringloeffer alias Alex Smith from the workhouse. He says he came to this country years ago, lost his money, and now wishes to return to Germany after a felony entry conviction in 1887.

Common Pleas Court No. 1 Frank Skohey von Ringloeffer Alex. Smith von Ringloeffer Azo Germany

Equity filing over Allegheny Trust assets and refunds

A bill in equity by E and C Maginn for use of Charles Maginn seeks an accounting and appointment of a receiver against all stockholders of the Allegheny Trust Company formed in 1861, insolvent since 1875 but not dissolved, to recover excess payments on stock. Also lists numerous criminal and common pleas cases in Hamilton and Pittsburg courts.

E. and C. Maginn Charles Maginn F. Andriessen Allegheny Trust Company

Legal Case Docket Highlighting Multiple Pleadings

A list of court actions includes Hopkins vs McKeesport and Duquesne Bri Company Thorn and Covellert et al Oberte et al against Gross Green vs Hill Dickson Hill and related matters in Common Pleas No 3Pfail vs n Kelly vs Butler Arress Douzinss M vs Greek Catholic Church of Duquesne Delp vs Bing Simpson vs Long Barnholsel vs Sample O Neill vs Davies Kenyon vs Itzel Co Douthitt vs Connard.

Duquesne Bridge Company M. Hopkins McKeesport Duquesne Bri Company Thorn & Coveilbert Oberte Et Gross Green Hill Dickson 'S Hill Common Pleas No Pfail Kelly Butler Arress Douzinss Greek Catholic Church of Duquesne Delp Bing Simpson Long Barnholsel Sample O'Neill Davies Kenyon Itzel & Co Douthitt Connard

Jury Courtroom Dockets Multiple Civil Actions

Jury reports in numerous cases before Judge Ewing and Judge Stowe. Verdicts ranged from 64 cents to 271.83 dollars for various plaintiffs including Hill Kammlinnis and Manchester & Co. Replevin and ejectment actions pitted Hopper Bros against H Davis and Pearl Laundry Co against John Newell. Naturalization proceedings completed in United States Court. A Hartlungen counterfeiters suspect released on own recognizance. An oil well damage suit Parsonage Oil Co. v High Explosive Co. Ltd resulted in 897.383 dollars for plaintiff. Sale of a bicycle destroyed by a vehicle noted. two horses killed in accident linked to Penn incline.

Hopper Bros H. Davis Black & Baird Philopena Knas Ewing Toe Pearl Laundry Company. Limited John Newell A. F. Neylan W. K. Markell Annie B. Hill Mary Kammlinnis Salt of Manchester & Co Ganwisch Brewing Company Jepen Maori McKeesport Duquesne W. E. McElhnaney W. H. Deeds Eureka Ice Company United States Buffindon Parsonage Oil Company The High Explosive Company. Limited Philip Doll Joseph Schniderer Jacob Buscher Bakers James Steen D. Steen Pittsburg Penn

Smallpox Epidemic and World Events Across Nations

Late news briefs report a smallpox epidemic in Japan and varied items from politics to crime. Highlights include the Beef Trust burning its books, a Missouri anti-poor law ruling, railroads offering single fare to conventions, and a string of incidents from strikes to lynching pursuits, plus a seafaring voyage record and a sensational church theft case in Indiana.

Japan Chicago News Beef Trust Morrisons Hill End Cleveland Jesim Deck Uruguay American Relief Distribution Commission St. Petersburg Missouri Supreme Court Mills United States Canadian Pacific Railroad

Wells Boom and Field Outlook Across Sistersville Area

The Noblestown and Willow Grove region shows a flurry of drilling as new rigs are set and existing wells flow. Daily production near Sistersville is forecast to reach around 1000 barrels a day, with operators like J. C. Tennant and Smith, Shay & Co. driving expansions on multiple farms and fields amid abundant salt water and promising Gordon sand activity.

McDonald Field Weible & Co Abbotty Lot Willow Grove Gordon Mansfield Oil Company Davies Tot Pool Room Laurel Hill Devonian Oil Company W. B. Moorhead McDonald Forest Oil Company Jane Stewart Boyce Noblestown Brown Bros. Robison & Co McMurray Sistersville Lew Brenneman Slatersville J. C. Tennant Talbott Post Smith, Shay & Co Lewis Brenneman Jacob Rolls Captain Grace Miller's Run Oil Company Kanawha Oil Company Ohio Twitchell & Hersberger Stewart Farm Brownsdale Lydecker & Weber Wishart McCalmont T. W. Phillips Hermann Station T. W. Phillips & Co Eiclenaule Jefferson Center Beringer Farm Evans City Harmony—Campbell, Murphy and Westerman Frederick No. Frederick Guckert & Steele Hartman & Co Lancaster Muppy Collins & Heasley Marshall Henshaw & Co Bartley Sutton & Wick Root & Co Gellman Aldridge & Co Berg Farm Zelienople Develpmeents Surra Jennings, Guffey & Co Herron Guffey and Queeri Samuel Wetmore Lands Boyce Oakdale Oil Scumpnas Morheirs Baldwin Forest Company M. Wright Oakdale Oil Company John Wetmore Pennsylvania Cocona Oo Less Southern New York Transit Macks Eureka

Spring Opening of Ladies' Costumes at Pancers Jones

A local ad fragment promotes the Spring Opening of ladies garments at Pancers & Jones, 29 Fifth Avenue, listing dates March 15 and 16. It includes unsolicited testimonial quotes about Jein's Silver Age Rye Whisky and mentions medical use claims, reflecting promotional content.

Jein Maz H. Lovcony M. D Pancers & Joxes Fifth Avenue

Petroleum market activity noted with mixed price movements

The report records multiple petroleum cargoes and transit certificates with 92 000 barrels moved and 361 000 barrels cleared. Prices showed weakness to 3 cents on forced sales, then a 4 cent recovery, closing steady. Pittsburgh wet value 58 cents, high 83 cents, low unspecified, with total sales around 19 000 barrels.

Ance Yorx Pennsylvania Behic

Dr Cyrus Teed Returns to Chicago With Heiress Aboard

Dr Cyrus W Teed returns to Chicago from the Pacific coast where he recruited 100 disciples for his College of Life on Cottage Grove. An heiress to 200000 dollars travels with him and supports KoreShanity. He plans a large farm and industrial plant outside Chicago as the central HQ for Koreshanites Memnonites Economites and Shakers.

ChicaGo Cyrus W. Teed Pacific Coast College of Life Cottage Grove Avenue Grand Central Koreshanites Economites and Shakers

New Mexico Sees Lighted Balloon Sail Over Albuquerque

In Albuquerque on March 15 a balloon passed over the city from the northwest at about 7 30 p m It stood roughly three quarters of a mile high and carried a bright one foot diameter light observers with a glass noted the craft drifted southwest and disappeared no further details were available locally.

Albuquerque N. M Tesdurg Ando Lake Erie Railroad Copany Fort Cineiinati Chicago and St. Louis Buffalo Salamanca Youngstown New Castle Beaver Falla Charters Cleveland Cinetan Chicago Miao A.m Salamanta Beaver Falls He & Y. Patos Mansfeld Esplenan Beechmont Manafest Bo Mek New Haven Rae P West Newton McKeespoongsahela Vernon Beth McKeesport City Ticket Office Smithfeld St

Keeley Graduate Missing Sparks Alarm in Troy

James Galvin, once among the first Fisk gold cure patients in the city, disappeared after a week of drinking. He reportedly appeared intoxicated at Edison Electric Works where he worked, then left home and has not been seen. His sister calls him insane.

St. Louis E. D. Crawford Sedalm Sentinel Minnaugh George Darling Deming XN. M Ansa Grandes Mexico Oceanic San Francisco China Japan Yokohama Honolulu Islands Board of Supervisors of Macomb United States John M. Palmer A.J. Scott Lindsey George Scott William A. Scott William E. Scott Albert Jones William Condra Ind Troy, N James Galvin Fisk Edison Electric Works

Nitro glycerine wagon removed near Montour Railway

Citizens of Imperial and Enlow fear a broken nitro glycerine wagon could have destroyed the villages and valley. The wagon broke Saturday and stood Sunday and Monday awaiting repair under constant watch to prevent accidents. The Pittsburg and Western line now handles United States Express Company service with General Superintendent Snyder and agent J D Zimmerman reporting smooth operation and full employee arrangements.

Imperial Enlow Montour United States Express Company Pittsburg and Western Snyder Newark J.D. Zimmerman United States Wells-Fargo

Dr Greene Nervura Cure advertised for long-standing ailments

The notice invites sick readers to write to Dr. Greene at 35 W Fourteenth Street New York about chronic diseases. It praises his Nervura remedies, promises free consultation and correspondence treatment by mail, and claims many cures through vegetable remedies and distant care.

Greene Fourteenth Street New York

Underwear Bargain Draws Crowds at Clothiers

An auctioned lot of men's underwear priced at 36c and 44c drives bargain offerings at BCCC Clothiers. The display shows brown mixed gray mixed striped and plain colors with original values listed as 125 and 150 dollars.

Clothiers BCCC Grant and Diamond Streets

Carlsbad Sprudel Salts Endorsed by Eisner Mendelson Co

A warning against fake imitations of Carlsbad Sprudel Salts and a call to buy only the genuine product. The advertisement asserts a 500 year test and urges purchasers to seek the Eisner Mendelson Co. sole agency for authentic bottles.

Nature Carlsbad Eisner & Mendelson Co

Scote Bowne and Druggist Promote Emulsion Product

An amid fragment notes a chemise and address at 139 South sth Avenue and references Scott's Emulsion. The readable text hints at a druggist promoting cod liver oil based emulsion product labeled as ours.

Scote Bowne South Sth Avenue Scott

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John M’grogan Grand Jury Commonwealth John Hurley James Flood L. D.william Berwick Thomas Hanlon Jack Welsh C. B. Crane Alex Rodgers John Jenking, Jr DeWitt Lewis Julia Frank Joseph Thetrich John C. Sweitzer Lillie Martin Edward Davis Ernest Deckenbaugh Mary Galvin Alexander Sayers Matthew Stewart Edward Sherman Charles Britt Hamilton Kimberland Et Kimberland Et al.; Stenger Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway Yateka Baltimore and Ohie Company Spisak Baltimore and Ohioa Company Conner Thomp- McMasters Negley Ramasey Kim Derland Brown Huss Common Pleas Renshaw the Excelsior Neel & Wampler Gamon J.C. Hopkins Thomas Nord Bakewell Law Baildine Company Stowe Maneaner Hant Hart Cung Iowa Senate Ft. Smith Ark Cherokee Strip Marion Nipsic Washi Coast Hiawassee Tennessee Alberif Tehot Sherif Williams Bright Forsythe Russia Greater New York Brooklyn New York Assembly Thomas McCue Franklin Anr N. Y Powell Duluth Minn Federal Grand Jury Boston Maverick Bank Asa Potter Jonas H. French Thomas Dunn Ridgedale Chattanooga J. F. Conley Gordon Sand Wells Sanders Butler Fields Redwenl Mee York London Antwerp National Transit Certifiates Haver & Keesan Dr. Toed Windy City Keeley Beecham New York Depot Canal St T. Paul Minneapolis Livine Paris JOS. Horne & CO Penn Ave Mecca eRoyal Gold Cure Co Banon, Ohio America Fuller Royal Gold Care CO Lebanon G.m.curry M.D Gren Manacca Eee Netavinar Ace Baltimore Fom Sttiyina Aif Harriset Eee Catty New York City Johnstown Greensburg Derry Taki Ia South-West Penn Railway Monongahela Division Fo Ow Nee Mat Peantener Aa Mesonnais Oty Federal Springdale Brig Apollo wesk_ik Prutton Fifth Ave Nue Fourth Avenue Try Street Union Station Chas. E. Pugh J. BR. Wood General Mauger Gen R Agoot Gina Washimer C Philadelphia Nash Agin Wheeling Tr 'Oro Cincinnati Columbus Fra Pally Wood Street Ty Smith Deld Chas Scull Pittsburgh Union Station, Pennsylvania Central Time Pas Indiana Araadeniea Bipeace Durant Cernaibus Derant Whee Tian Riesen Fort Wayne Harces Toledo Durant Bri Bellaire Sam Petra Ice Rew Cae Erie Ein Raines Rinne Amestown Ane Pocoman Dima West Youngstow Lisean Coenen Vocinnati Indianapolis Pennsylvania Sea of Pittsburgh Dally Tex Joseph Wood E. A. Ford Peur and Western Railway Ee A Valley Railway CO Hulton— Leuven Tralne Buffalo Express A. A. Coe Ms. Ay Lg m. Im Braeburn Pullman Buces Seielateatte Mapreos Coe Netherlands New Tore M. Bacarda Werkes Dam Fifth Street Liverorth River Servia Etruria Aurania A.m. Umbria Umbria Ries En Taighiinae Pansage Boe Blair Charles P. Ih Thinlav Aapburg Hite Stas Line Queenstown Liverpool Royal Britannic Majestic Teutonie Great Britain McCon Smith Eed Maitland Eersey Genradwey Glasgow Londonderry Cibraltal Naples Bemderso Ferrers Norddeutscher Lloyd Steamship Southampton Mpany Saale Ures Lahn Jule Spree Elbe Aller SAX Schuamurg & CO St Tha Louis Moser Ras Elaine Warden & Oxnard Pittsburg PA Koehler Men’s & Boys Jack Am F.C. Fowler Moodus Det Casaw
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