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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1892

Page

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MILLIONS TO DIVIDE IN LONG ESTATE FIGHT ENDS

In Orphans Court Judge Hawkins hears the final move in the Davis and others challenge to the Bughman trustee recount of James H Hay estate. Coal mining halted due to market dullness. partition expected next winter after court notice to all parties. Estate valued at several million dollars.

Doliara Hays

Judge White Rules on Maryland Central Contempt Case

Judge White decides he can aid Commissioners Robb and Beale to obtain testimony in the Maryland Central Terminal dispute. Witnesses refusing to testify face contempt. Counsel cannot instruct a witness not to answer. witnesses may refuse to answer if a question criminalizes them. Commission directed to proceed. contempt decree issued if needed. Debate over press access ends with judge’s note on reporters.

White Robb and Beale du Pay Maryland Central Terminal Company Magee

Road Supervisor Acquitted of Misdemeanor In Office

In Criminal Court J. J. Walker, Colllier township road supervisor, was tried for misde meanor in office over an order to open a road. He was found not guilty and the costs assigned to the prosecutor.

J. J. Walker Collier Township T. 5 Cowley James McKenna McKeesport Julius Schultz H. Andrews P. P. Jacman Thomas Lowther Kate Murray Hla. McAuley David Rorenberg T. W. Sharpe Doin H. Tepe

Jack the Phoenix on Hand in Saitta Mazza Trial

The Commonwealth case against P A Saitta and John Mazza for arson was postponed to tomorrow due to missing witnesses. A new twist shows “Old Jack” alive and testifying for the defense after being declared dead by a coroner, but he did not speak as the hearing adjourned.

The Commonwealth P. A. Saitta John Mazza Collier Old Jack Liberty Street Court House Saitta

Big Noblestown Wells and Projections in McDonald Field

Oil field activity centers on Noblestown and McDonald with major wells and new lines discussed. Producers deny plans for a Sistersville pipeline while noting possible future routes and rising crude prices as operators hold inventory.

Old Miner James P Pierce Weds Santa Clara Housemaid

James P Pierce aged 70, a Santa Clara miner turned landowner, secretly marries his house servant Julia Neff. The wedding occurred last Tuesday and the couple traveled to Frisco before returning to Santa Clara, sparking a family dispute as Pierce’s six children learn of the union. The daughters, all graduates, fear clashes but expect a compromise given the estate valued at about three million.

San Fraxcrisco James P. Pierce Santa Clara Julia Neff Frisco Pierce Tce Vassir Jana Nett Leonard San Jose Paso Robies Springs

Changeable Silks Now At Exceptional Prices

Handsome designs and superb quality silks purchased at a sacrifice from an importer who brings out only fine goods. We bought 150 pieces of changeable glace silks and they go on sale today. Every woman in Allegheny or Pittsburgh will want to see these silks for street wear, house wear, or summer gowns. Our silk department has had active sales, this one promises to be extraordinary.

Gordon Oakdale Oil Company Sistersville Producers’ Company Lnes Ocean Crescent McDonald Field McDonald Mullarkey & McMullen Freeman Lot Brown, Robison & Co McMurray Benner Bros. & Co Donohue Nobestown Greenlee & Forst Marshall Forst & Greenlee Marshallease Noblestown Forst and Greenlee Marshall and Chalfint Kirk Farm Meise Keil, Fertig & Co Maithhouse Hite & Holtman Simons Cutier & Co Cutier Maarshall Chaltant People's Gas Company Mankedick Forest of Company Allegheny Pittsburg California San Francisco Cal Mle New York Ocean View Hotel Bock Island R. L C. Cundall East Greenwich APO Hampshire Co San Comfort and Pleas W. H. Sale Elaine Maines Rankin Sixth Pennay GEO. A. Kelly & CO E. Holden ,Co Federal St. Jy

Late News In Brief Reflects Losses and Legal Strife Across Regions

Mrs. Monahan of Kansas City wins 2000 suit against England. Kansas Travelers denounce Congressman Bus as “Commercial Tramps.” Wrecked St Louis cotton belt train yields nine recovered bodies. Henry Morris charged with killing a fiancé’s father at Martins Ferry Ohio. Garza remains sought in Key West with caveats on locating him. Missouri Democrats nominate Judge Lane while jailed for defying court. Russian agent warned to leave Dresden. Funeral for Andrew Anderson in Sioux City after flood rescue. Two men fight in O Fallon Maryland. both gravely hurt. Immigrant stockmen venue move eyed. trial open soon. Three drowned fishing at North Vernon Indiana. Reed fatally wounds Hopper. family feud motive. Buzzard and Kunz struck by Philadelphia train near Newark. Strain of “mare fever” cripples horses in Pocahontas Iowa region. Advertising copy promotes Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and Mrs. Weston’s Teething Syrup.

Monahan Kansas City Kansas Travelers’ Association Congressman Bus Crook Baron St. Louis Henry Morris Martin's Ferry Ohio Garza Key West Cass County Missouri E. T. Lane United States Court Herr von Werselititzky-Borodaranch Dresden Germany Sioux City Andrew G. Anderson Williams

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