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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1892

Page

2

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.

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.

Collier 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.

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.

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.

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 H. Love 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.

McDonald Lynch, Buchheit & Co Meise Willow Grove Gordon James Gormley Employes Arche 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Morreorw Eee Sugar & Co., OM Market Street

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