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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1889

Page

8

Suit over life policy arouses romance in court

In the U S Circuit Court case C H E Aiken executor of A O Smith sues Connecticut Mutual Life for 10000 on Smith life policy. The insurer contests payment claiming Smith’s death was self inflicted. testimony notes Smith's engagement to Jenkingen, broken, and his alleged overdose with narcotics before death. Witnesses include Dr Welsh and druggist Hutton regarding prussic acid and heart disease.

U.S C. H E. Aiken Smith Connecticut Mutual Life Insurances Company New Castle Jenkingen Dr. Welsh Hutton Ewathon

Great Electric Light Case Set for Equity List

The Westinghouse Edison suit saw counsel ask for a case date before Judges McKennan and Acheson in U S Courts. Equity lists would hear the matter after jury trial concluded. Edison contends an attorney sought to delay, while opposing side claims a postponement request was made directly.

Westinghouse-Edison Electric McKennan and Acheson United States Tory Equity United States Supreme Cour Renee Bradley Edison Se Thegnge Sas Petro Os Apeeen Pote

Starr Verdict Expected As Court Opens

Judge Magee yesterday charged the Starr murder jury, stating the offense was a misdemeanor and the jury could assign costs to the defendant or the county. The court adjourned at 4:30 p.m. and will reconvene this morning for further word on the verdict.

Magee Starr Ashigw

Te-Day's Triat Lists Press Card Picks

The list features matchups such as Speer versus Topping, Robinson and Harper against Ere versus Patrick, Delray versus Alerry, and Barton versus Watkins. Local entries include George Anderson M Edwards M Sauer Teresa Lee Motes Sitkweiler C Jones John Sauer and James McNierneys among others.

Speer Topping Robinson Harper Ere Patrick Ake del Ray Erry Notte Bettas Barton Watkins Chappelburg Aschem Pepe Wom & Cai Walker Betheleee Fish & Burke Dunn Jompron Teresa Lee Motes D. Sitkweiler C. Jones John Sauer Join Goelz James McNierneys

Cows in the Cabbage. The suit of Edward May against Louis Ene

Edward May sues Louis Ene before Judge Stowe in a case titled Cows in the Cabbage. Proceedings appear at a local court with no further details on charges or outcomes provided in the readable text.

Edward May Louis Ene Stowe May Sacoe

Murder Sentence Looms in Auburn Case and Old State House Sale

Fragmentary transcribed notes report Willam Kemmiler for the murder of Tille Zigier with a potential death sentence before a June 4 commencement. The piece also mentions Indiana's State House to be sold at auction, valued around $88,700 with its building cost cited near $60,000.

Willam Kemmiler Tille Zigier Auburn Indiana United States Supreme Court Harlan Sixth Circuit Merchants Exchange of St. Louis Board of St Louis Chicago Board of Trade T. B. Fox Larkin, Minn Syrracuse N. Y Syracuse

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