Murder Verdict in Cloonan Case Stuns Court
The trial of Dennis Cloonan for his wife’s murder resumed as the defense argued second degree intent but prosecutors urged premeditation. Witnesses testified to the defendant’s mood and behavior after the crime, and the jury returned a first degree murder verdict minutes after a brief session.
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Dennis Cloonan
Slagle
Thomas Marshall, Sr
McMorrow
McGovern
James Cloonan
Webster Avenue
Thomas M. Marshall, Sr
G. P. Scaife
Toew
Burleigh
Commonwealth
Jadze Slavic
Deine
Anurder
Torce
Cleenan
Winden McAlerse
James E.ginevon
P. Seaite, Jr
Cloonan
Acquittals and Convictions in Judge Collier’s Court
In Judge Collier’s Criminal Court branch yesterday, defendants faced varied outcomes. Hicksler was acquitted of false pretenses but to pay costs. Mollie Fraley faces murder-related trial. several defendants were convicted or acquitted on liquor and larceny charges. a motion to condemn part of the Bellevue to Allegheny turnpike was argued as citizens seek public road status.
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Criminal Court
Thomas J. Bickster
William McMillan
Duquesne National Bank
Hicksler
Abe
Annie Cohen
Manaiet Hyde
Theu
McKees Ons
Jonnie Carney
Simon Mazersky
McKeesport
James Keezan
Jadge Culler
Mary Schulz
Proprietress
Tyauhor
Robinson Township
Sie
Sunny
Rosa Linstrum
Fifth Ward
Allethooy
Enn- Steble
W.T. Michael
Howns
George Alenfeld
Ross’ Grove
Mollie Fraley
Jurges Collier Ant Single
Bellevue
Allegheny and
New Brighton
A. MM. Nieper
Pilettus
Nieper
Judge Rules Against Widow in Simcox Will Case
In Orphans' Court Judge Over voids probate of Samuel Simcox will. The court finds Thomas Monk an unreliable witness and notes discrepancies in signatures and testimony. The guardianship appeal by the adopted daughter’s guardian is upheld, with letters testamentary revoked and vacated.
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Samuel Simcox
Judge Over
Orphans’ Court
Thomas Monk
Simcox
McKeesport
Charlotte Simcox
Derle Simcox
Over
Monk
Joseph Woot
Court in Session Over Obscene Mail Case and Other Dockets
The second day in federal court featured the George Girling case over alleged obscene mail matter with a demurrer overruled and a jury deliberation underway. Other actions included a decree in a steamship dispute, fines for obstructing navigation on the Ohio, admission to practice for A. J. Colbourne Jr., and Phillip Dommen pleading guilty to immoral use of the mails. The Waddell versus Woods trial for cemetery access damages followed, centered on a Decoration Day incident at Homewood Cemetery.
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United States District Court
George Girling
Lackawanna County
Buffigton
Alcorn
Girling
Act of Congress
Bufington
Mr. Alcorn
Una
Porter Foundry and Machine Company, Limited
Hibernans
United States
Stolzeenbach & Pfeil
Ohio River
A.J. Colbourne, Jr
Scranton
Harry A. McFadden
Mollidaysburg
Phillip Dommen
Wallace C. Moore
Carbondale
Dommen
Albert H. Waddell
David Woods
Homewood Cemetery
Jadze Stowe
Waddell
Legal case notes from local court docket in Allegheny region
Yesterday a trustee's execution issued against G M Rolns for 490.73. Grange Torasm sues George and Anna Spies for 252 rent on an Allegheny storeroom. A verdict for 4 in John Bole v Sattler. Tax suit Egli Vaught Co. against Wunderlicht on mechanics lien still on trial. Verdict for 200 in Lena Schmidt committee v Emerald Beneficial Association. Trial of Washington Auction case results for the defendants. Ella Dwyer v Citizens' Traction verdict for 0. Ante in equity Michard Ford v Mary Ann Ford seeks return of property. Continuous docket items involve Braddock Turtle Creek railway, Mrs Bakewell will, and other civil actions.
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Thomas A. Noble
G. M. Rolns
Grange Torsam
George
Anna Spies
Allegheny
John Bole
John Sattler
Egli Vaught & Co
John Wunderlicht
White
Tomas
Braddock and Turtle Creek Street Railway Company
Ann Bakewell
John P. Bakewell
Washington Auction, Storage and van Company
J. M. Hanna
Pees
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A. A. Heiner
Constable
Replevin
Ella Dwyer
Citizens’ Traction Company
Michard Ford
Mary Ann Ford
Plaintill
Lena Schmidt
John Schmidt
Branch 4
Emerald Beneficial Association
McDonald Oil Output Falls to 21,500 Barrels amid Rig Wrecks
Production at the McDonald field dropped to 21,500 barrels, down 500 from Monday, as 15 rigs blown down by mini tornadoes hit the Butler area. Gauges show six top wells producing around 180 barrels hourly, with many other rigs reporting low outputs. Several wells and companies including Lynch Buchheit Co and Forest Oil face significant losses. fires and accidents are noted but no injuries.
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Lynch, Buchheit & Co
Meise
Willow Grove
Gordon
James Gormley
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Cabbage Farm
W. B. Moorhead
Merse
Moorhead
Woodland Oil Company
Crawford
National Coal Company
Noblestown
Gladden
Bear Creek Refining Company
Lorain
McCurdy
Russell & McMullen
Hussier, Davis & Bott
Royce
Burien
Butler Field
Forest Oil Company
Campbell & Co
Friday Ol Company
Guckert & Steele
Eastern Oil Company
Sutton & Co
Patterson Oil Company
Andrews & Son
Zellcnople
Harmony
Bolief
Southwestern Pennsylvania Pipe Line Company
Matthews
Devonian Oil Company
Boyce
Oakdale Oil Company
Baldwin
Jane Stewart
C. M. Guffey & Co
Michael
Lynch & Cats
Southwest Pennsylvania Pipe Line Company
National Transit Aine
New York Transit
Macksbury Division
Buckeye Pipe Line Company
Buckeye Runs
Southern Pipe Line
Eureka
Osculatory Bliss and Fire Victim Reported
In Works Massachusetts James Torrey of Winchester and Mary Stewart of the city faced a conflict after a party where a kiss led to an arrest for assault and battery. Separately in Philadelphia Everett M. Holmes of Camden died after suffering from injuries from a theater fire, becoming the seventh victim.
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Works
Mass
James Torrey
Winchester
Mary Stewart
James
Philadelphia
Everett M. Holmes
Camden
N. J
Central Theater
Pennsylvania Hospital
New Advertisements Present Cottage Curtains and Lots on Sale
A Warwick department store promotes B and B cottage curtains at 8 cents per yard on cream ground cross stripe fabrics. They advertise Irish Pointe Curtains at 5 and 6.50 and Nottingham Curtains with prices from 50 cents to 8.50 per pair. The ad touts washability, good looks, and wide selection of fine curtains for cottages and homes.
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Nottingham
Mercier Trial Opens Amid Private Proceedings In Montreal
Ex Premier Mercier and associates, including Charles Langelier and Ernest Pacaud, face conspiracy charges tied to the Langlais contract. Judge Cheveau orders a private preliminary hearing with press restricted, igniting protest as the trial is expected to run several days. Rio de Janeiro meanwhile plans naval action against Matto Gross rebellion.
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Montreal
Mercier
Charles Langelier
Ernest Pacaud
Langlais
Pacaud
Cheveau
Langelier
California Liquid Laxative Syrup of Figs Ad
Public notice praises Syrup of Figs as a pleasant taste remedy that cleanses the kidneys liver and bowels and promotes health. Ad offers clothing sale at C C Clothiers corner Grant and Diamond streets with discounts from 13 to 25 dollars.
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Lare
Lane
Howe Bowels
California
Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Millinery Opening Tomorrow At Market Street Shop
Perfumed artificial violets will be presented to every visiting lady at the millinery opening. Sugar & Co. at 506 Market Street invites all shoppers to attend and inspect new spring items.
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Morreorw
Eee
Sugar & Co., OM
Market Street
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