Lee's Plea of Drunk in Lee Murder Trial
Defense argues Lee was drunk and nearly lunatic when he fired the fatal shot, claiming two weeks of intoxication and money disputes. Witnesses include ex-Alderman Burke and others. rebuttal witnesses and major speech follow in a crowded courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Natcher
John Burke
T. J. Blackmore
H. H. Ben
James Ralph
A . James Morrow
Crescent Canine
Nak Lee
Marshall
District A
Mr. Marshall, Jr
Porter Leith
J ‘White
Bere
J. A
Mr. Natcher
Trial of Trudy Shaul Over Speak-Easies Clashes
Pasies Officer Trudy Shaul faces trial for feloniously shooting James S2ie-aehdle. Testimony centers on alleged drunkenness on duty and orders to infiltrate speak-easies to collect evidence. Police Inspector McAlee and Captain Silvus describe Shaul’s undercover duties and the city’s claimed 700 speak-easies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlecer Geass
Pasies
Trudy Shaul
James
Dees
McAleese
Silvus
Shaul
Rheul
McAlezse
Maleese
Shaler Will Filed for Probate Names Executors and Heirs
The will of Mary Ann Shaler widow of Judge Shaler was filed for probate. Executors are James H. Shaler, Charles Shaler, and John M. Kennedy. Dated June 1, 1557, it requires investments to yield 140 dollars annually for Elis M. and Hyenoor R. Shaler, with the remainder divided among James R. and Hodges Shaler and Louisa A. Allen. If both spouses die, the estate is to be shared equally among six heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Shaler
Shaler
James H
Charles Shaler
John M. Kennedy
Elis M
Hyenoor R Shaler
James R
Hodges
Louisa A
Samuel C Grier Plea Filed in Iron and Glass Case
Samuel C Grier yesterday filed a plea in the case Iron and Glass vete concerning a suit to open actions of Grier in 1877. A petition was to be filed in court in April for bankruptcy and discharge. The judgment held the bankruptcy petition discharged on February 28, 1880, with further actions pending against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel C. Grier
cSse
Iron and Glass
Sins Grier
Peereet Be
Ict Court
Cy Pro- Ry Pi
Eagmant
Prank G Reed Answers Fraud Claim In Chartiers Company Case
Prank G Reed president of the Chartiers Company filed an answer alleging the Creamery Sieseit entity was brought in equity fraudulently. He claims mismanagement and insolvency worsened assets and notes a 15.40 payment to his mother. The filing asserts the company was indebted prior to the dispute and disputes the asset recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Destes Avy
G. Reed
Chartiers Company
Creamery Sieseit
Akea
Reed
Faye
Wteck TS Heed
Sane Company
Waa
Berfor
Property Tax Ruling Affects Pittsburg Gas Company
The answer from the municipal judge confirms the Pittsburg Gas Company is a corporate entity for tax purposes and that stock held by the company is not taxable as real property. The decision clarifies how shares are treated under local tax rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Gas Company
Saeeery
To-Day's Trial List Court Commonwealth Gusther Frank Carroll Margie Dunn
The docket lists court appearances for Gusther Frank Carroll and Margie Dunn on today’s session, detailing where and when they must appear to answer charges and comply with court orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Gusther
Frank Carroll
Margie Dunn
Supreme Court arguments on old shot tower case and others
Yesterday the Supreme Court heard multiple cases including George Grants versus William G. Price and Co in the well known shot tower matter returning for a second time. Other appeals covered a water pipe dispute in Plum Township a bank note dispute Patterson v Bank of Pittsburg and a treasure trove find case Warren v Ulrich. A personal injury suit, Brahm vs Schwartz, ended with the jury verdict and the judge’s decision to keep the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
George Grants
William G. Price
Grantz
William G. Price & Co
Bis
Supreme Trial
Common Pleas
Seaiat
B. F. Wilest Willian Braithwaite
Plum Township
Y Bailroad Company
Am ‘Erner
Common Pieas No
Verona
T. Thb
Eeracrine National Bank
Bank
Patterson
Moat Ewes
Seine Patterson
Aod
Limi
Cane Acseek Bank of
Pit TE
James
CC Dickey
James Mills
McCabe
Der
Mills
Warren
John Ulrich
Tacey
Ulrich
Common Pleas No
George Warren
Ulricha
Brahm
Common Pleas No. L
Untappy Marriages and Divorces Suppressed in Chicago Record
A Chicago court filing reviews divorce testimonies from Lawrenceville residents detailing infidelity and desertion. Warnings about domestic strife appear as cases recounted, including claims of intimate involvement and abandonment, with testimony from F D Thompson, Esq. and notes on William C Miller versus Lydia T Miller.
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F. D. Thompson
William C. Miller
Lydia T. Miller
Lawrenceville
Selina
Wm. W. Pastorius
Pancori
Reieen
Aimee Deabelbanso
Wilhemina Rinkhoff
Ferdi
Rinkhot
Katie Orbster
Wm. F. Borbater
Allenoa
Baptiste
Fannie Kien
Albert
Layman Fees Barred in Will Case by Orphans Court
Judge Hawkins of the Orphans Court ruled a layman cannot collect fees for legal services in probate work. Nee, not a lawyer, challenged the estate of Lake Chapman for 20 dollars over his will. The decision found the arranging of the will was done unprofessionally and caused expenses to the estate, affecting real estate agents, aldermen, and other non professionals who have charged for such work.
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Hawkins
Orphans’ Court
Lake Chapman
Chapman
Hawkes
Mensua Aos
Lawyers Actions and Local Court Decisions in Granby Papers
The Granbyees Company sued Manufacturers' Galvanizing to recover 304857 on 18 promissory notes. October report shows 45 letters of administration and 39 Testamentary issued. William F. Hunter of McKeesport pleaded guilty to unlicensed liquor sale, fined 500 dollars and costs. An amendment to a charter for Uniondale Cemetery Company was filed. Henry Bockstoce and wife filed a suit against James L. Ekeot and wife over property in Castle Steen. sale compelled. A Common Pleas reversal involved Samuel Lalzell and others suing county for deputy sheriffs pay. men had been sent to Homestead briefly.
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Granbyees Company
Regates Conner
William F. Hunter
McKeesport
Sepenceeteree RS
Uniondale Cemetery Company
Aes Sas
Seein
Henry Bockstoce
James Lekeot
eKee
Castle Steen Rine Siegete
Common Pleas
Samuel Lalzell
Aweren i
Disturbance of the Heart Warns Against Hidden Dangers
A fragmented note warns that heart disease creeps unseen and strikes in the dark. It urges prompt attention to heart symptoms and mentions a treatise by Furr about heart care, referencing Mack Drag Co. in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furr
Mack Drag Co
N. Y
Walker's wax soap offers small weekly savings
An advertisement argues that using Walker's wax soap saves about 10 cents weekly on soap cost and up to 69 cents weekly overall, claiming a yearly saving of 12 dollars and a 25 year total with interest around 1,167 dollars. It urges readers to ask their grocer for Walker's wax soap.
Going Back to Coal in Enduring Fuel Debate
The piece argues a niche coal economy shift as gas meters raise costs. East prefers bituminous and coke, while some favor anthracite as a cheaper substitute. Alderman Reilly and locals foresee January meter impacts and possible gas-to-coal trade, with low-income households reverting to bituminous coal if prices rise.
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Grant Street
Reon Ak
Dees
P. B. Reilly
Alderman Reilly
Woman seizes wallet in street corner incident
At about 5 pm on the blue line near the post office corner a young woman alighted from car No 24 and later realized her pocketbook was missing. An officer confronted an elderly suspect near the Cathedral as the youths begged for release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Line
Fifth Avenue
Grimes
Klein's Silver Age Rye advertised by Max Klein
An advertisement touts Klein's Silver Age Rye as a trusted product backed by doctors and hospitals. It claims long-term customer loyalty and lists prices for full quarts at $150, Pennsylvania rye, and assorted wines and liquors with varying quantities and costs. Contact Max Klein at 82 Federal Street Allegheny.
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N. G
Klein
Pennsylvania
Max Klein
Federal Street
Allegheny
Excursion to Baltimore Byway of B and O R R
The B and O R R will sell excursion tickets to Baltimore at 8 dollars round trip from November 7 to 12 inclusive, good to return by November 16 on account of the Catholic Congress. Travis buys Pittsburgh tickets at 8 a.m. and 9:20 p.m.
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Baltimore St
Pittsburg Tailor Offers Free Life-Size Crayon Novelty
The notice touts Brokaw Bros. garments and a Free Photogram offer from A. L. Seilor at Sixth and Market, Pittsburg. It promises a life-size crayon portrait for Christmas and emphasizes warmer clothing for cold weather.
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Penton
Brokaw Bros
New York
Pittsburg
A. L. Seilor
Cor
Federal Street
Parker's Jewelry Ad Promotes Gold Chains and Restorers
An OCR snippet advertises 10 to 14 carat solid gold chains from See See oat sold at low figures. It mentions Parker's and a color restorer with unclear phrasing and several garbled names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terheyden
Asa
Parker
Soave
Tomo Allotates
Bitter Religious Feud Roils Springfield School Board Debate
James Henderson discusses Springfield school trouble with Miss Wolfe obstinately refusing to teach the High School class. He cites board politics, religious tensions, and opposition from Democratic and Republican factions aiming to unseat current leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henderson
Springfield
Biisa Wolfe
Oe McCready
Cook
Logan
Pepaeat
Market bridge plan opposed by city official
Allegheny Markets Clerk David Hastings opposes a joint Sixth and Fifth street market bridge. He doubts construction, cites navigation obstructing river and possible revenue disputes between Pittsburgh and Allegheny, and warns it could spur unwanted city consolidation.
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Sixth Street
Fifth Street
Pittsburg
Allegheny
David Hastings
Uncle Sam
Allegheny River
Building Permits Issued for Churches and Dwellings
Building permits issued by the Building Inspector include B. Wolff Jr for a new Lutheran church at Hiland avenue and Howard street. John Bindley plans a two story stone dwelling on Fifth avenue cost 20000. J H Taylor to build a two story brick dwelling near Fra lch street cost 5900. H C Russell to erect brick and frame dwelling on Ward street near Croft avenue cost 3200.
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B. Wolff, Jr
Hiland Avenue
Howard Street
John Bindley
Fifth Avenue
Aiken
Amberson Avenues
J. H. Taylor
Thes
Fralch Street
H.C. Russell
Ward Street
Croft Avenue
Cutting Down Forces In Public Works Department
Chief Bigelow orders 100 workers laid off from Public Works with ten from engineering and the rest from pavers rammers laborers and others. On the 15th another 150 to be cut due to Seaton street openings closings and reduced appropriation.
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Public Works Department
Bigelow
Engineering Bureau
Widow sues partner for fraud in Allegheny
Mrs Jennie Heplar of 8 Robinson street Allegheny sues H H Hull of 73 Diamond street for misappropriation of funds and fraudulent alteration of books, alleging Hull collected but did not remit outstanding accounts from her late husband’s business partnership. In a separate matter, coroner began inquest into J B Reeder’s death from the Homewood railroad collision, with conductor D A Martin testifying the freight train was not flagged as required, blamed on the Limited wreck.
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Jennie Heplar
Robinson Street
Allegheny
H. H. Hull
Diamond Street
Hull
J. B. Reeder
Homewood
McDowell
D. A. Martin
Limited
Freight tracks proposed for Allegheny Valley must wait
Superintendent McCargo says the new freight tracks will not be laid before next spring. Many houses currently occupy the site of the planned improvement and will be removed as the sections are completed.
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McCargo
Allegheny Valley Road
Pennsylvania Rail Road Excursion Tickets to Washington DC
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets November 7 to 16 for travel to Washington DC at $8 round trip with stopovers allowed within fare limits. Also appears legal notices about administration and estates including Jos Martin Sr and Mary Burnham with executors and payment demands.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington, D. C
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Hebecca
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Sellers & CO
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