Immigrant Charity Sparks City Leader’s Call for Closed Borders
A Department of Charities session reveals Chief Elliot railing against immigration. He insists American born paupers flood jails, praises enforcing old carrier laws, and warns railroads against selling cheap return tickets for non residents. The exchange highlights tension over aid, Chinese immigrants, and immigration policy.
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Department of Charities
Chief Elliot
United States
Columbus
Examiner Hoffmann
Mr. Hoffmann
Dill Bank Case Postponed To Allow Settlement
The Dill case involving embezzlement from the Houtzdale and Clearfield banks was postponed to next Tuesday. Dill and his wife would transfer property and cash to the banks as a basis of settlement pending Department of Justice approval in Washington. Depositors expect full payment, while stockholders face losses, and Dill’s trial will proceed if the settlement fails.
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Clearfield Bank
Department of Justice
Washington
W. H. Dill
First National Bank of
Clearfield
Hontzdale Bank
Acheson
United States Circuit Court
Dill
W. S. Stenger
Chestnut Street Bank
Philadelphia
W. J. Shaw
Houtedale Bank
Houtzdale Bank
First National Bank of Clearfield
Caledonia Lumber Company
Jonathan Boynton
Dill Nor Boynton
Dill and Boynton
United States
Lyon
Breen Acquitted in Death of Peter McClaren
Jurors acquitted James W. Breen in the July 15 1891 Smithfield Street fatality after a brief trial. Witnesses saw a dispute at Johnstons drug store with McClaren calling Breen names, Breen striking in self defense as McClaren advanced, leading to skull fracture and death. Police testified Breen confessed at Central station. Defense noted lack of malice and good character witnesses testified to Breens behalf. Verdict returned at 745 after brief deliberation.
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James W. Breen
Peter McClaren
Smithfield Street
Johnston
Smithfield
Breen
McClaren
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Homeopathic Hospital
Philip Demmell
Thomas Sterck
Brophy
Warden McAleese
Central Station
Jury Fails to Agree in Beck Conspiracy Libel Case
In Pittsburgh criminal court Police Officer George W. Beck of Millvale faced W H Walker and others for conspiracy and libel. The jury acquitted all defendants but ordered Beck to bear two thirds of the conspiracy costs and Walker and Rinehart to pay libel costs. Strouse and Satlercould not agree on embezzlement charges, necessitating a new trial. Dark was acquitted of aggravated assault but ordered to pay costs. oleomargarine sentences were suspended pending Supreme Court ruling.
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George W. Beck
Millvale
W. H. Walker
Beck
Walker and
Rinehart
L. D. Strouse
L.l.satler
Louis Moeser
Pittsburg Lamb Company
George Dark
Southside
O'Brien
Poor Farm Ordinance Signed by Mayor Gourley
Mayor Gourley signed the Poor Farm ordinance and urged speedy action. Proposals will be received for ten days, with Chief Elliot likely to be joined by the Charities Committee in examining offered farms. Officials must move promptly from the old site, as next steps loom. The mayor has not reviewed street railway ordinances and faces about 30 other measures, likely delaying action until mid next week.
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Gourley
Elliot
Charities Committee
Carlsbad Sprudel Salts Prominently Offered in Atlantic Health
The Atlantic market sees Carlsbad Sprudel Salts advertised as a premier health remedy from Eisner & Mendelson Co. Sole Agents. The product is touted as standard treatment for constipation and impaired digestion, with the genuine bottle bearing the company signature on all packaging.
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America
Carlsbad
Carlsbad Sprudel
Eisner & Mendelson Co
Multiple Common Pleas and Criminal Docket The Atlantic City
List of cases across Common Pleas Nos 1 2 and 3 including Brooks Quinnette Westinghouse McKeesport Light Co Tann Brewing Co etc and the Commonwealth versus P A Saitta Mazzo Richards Howley Walker Lindsay Alexa Stewart and others in oleomargarine plea matters.
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Brooks
Quinnette
Westinghouse Et al
McKeesport Light Company
Tann Brewing Company
Liddell
Richardson Va Saitta
Stewart Et al
Cote
O'Neill, Jr
I. BR. Co
Shoninger Et al
Latimer
Common Pleas
Bole
Marx & Son
Giles
Eggebrecht & Bernhardt
Same
Hayden
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
Fine Suits Made to Order at Moderate Prices
We fill Spring Suits orders with perfect make and fit. Materials are plentiful and faultless. Suits are made to order from $20 for all wool cheviot and $25 for cassimeres tweeds worsteds. Every suit warranted to stay in repair free for one year.
Hum of the Courts Reports Mixed Civil Judgments
Yesterday in various courts, John Goff Jr owes 5029 50. Axx B Newman awarded divorce from Frank Newman for desertion. Peren Romertrancer won 8 in an account suit against D D Teeters. Plaintiff received 150 in a debt case H Boyd versus G M Ferree. Will Thomas won 55 in a mechanics lien suit against John Threnhauser. Cuatstorsre Ferreaman sues A O Tintsman for 9535 balance on a 10000 note. J A Ritchie lost against James diin on a contract. Dovetass C Jonn sues the Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St Louis Railway for 100000 damages for injuries as brakeman. Garnishee verdict for defendant in Mrs L Schott vs C O’Donnell garnishee F X Woog. Thomas Pewpencast and wife sue Laughlin & Co for death of son. case challenged over age and Irish nativity. Eureka Mower Co vs E T Fox estate verdict for defendants. Soisson & Kilpatrick vs W J Rainey damages for flooding brick works verdict for plaintiffs. Appeals heard sought by Law and Order Society on 50 appealed cases for new dealers. Street railway talk on Market Street by Stoughton & Stulen with plans to run lines to serve customers. claims finest wallpaper and decor items. notes value impact for city assessments.
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Peren Romertrancer
D. D. Teeters
H. Boyd
G. M. Ferree
Will Thomas
John Threnhauser
Cuatstorsre Ferreaman
A. O. Tintsman
J. A. Ritchie
James Diin
Dovetass C. Jonn
Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St. Louis Railway Company
Thomas Pewpencast
Laughlin & Co
Lim
Ireland
United States
Eureka Mower Company
E.T. Fox
Soisson & Kilpatrick
W. J. Rainey
Friday clothing sale aids the poor at Grant and Diamond
A local charity sale lists heavily discounted garments for Friday only. Men’s corkscrew sack suits and worsted pants, boys’ checks, and two piece blue G. A. B. sets are offered at special prices to benefit needy shoppers. Prices shown in a period newspaper style.
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Pittsburgh
Gicthine Company
Diamond
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