Assaults and Fines Lit Up County Court Session
In the county criminal court Dr C and Weddell face bribery allegations concerning Councilman Patrick Bligh of McKeesport. Bligh is found guilty of assault and battery. Weddell not guilty with costs on Bligh. Max Schoebel, White Avenue Synagogue president, is convicted of assault on Wolf Gordon. fined 10 cents. McGowan convicted for assault on Joseph Grady. a spectator accuses him of carrying a knife. Judge Ewing scolds a disruptive spectator, orders costs against attorney Cornelius, and upholds a not guilty verdict for Gatewood on a boundary landmark dispute. Additional acquittals and minor cost reimbursements in theatre-related cases follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. C. & Weddell
Patrick Bligh
McKeesport
Bligh
Dr. Weddell
Max Schoebel
White Avenue
Wolf Gordon
Congress Street
C. E Cornelius
Philip Gatewood
Cornelius
Butler Street
Eighteenth Ward
Gatewood
Cornelius Charles McDonald
W. Friedman
Federal
Jerry Lutz
Braddock
Minnie Teenar
John
George Varley
Bijou Theater
George Ford
John Sweeny
Question of price in Supreme Court case over DA Burleigh salary
Supreme Court arguments reviewed seven cases including District Attorney Burleigh versus Controller Grier over salary and credits to fees. Judge Ewing had ruled for $6,000 yearly salary plus fees and forfeited recognizances. Grier counters with Beil ruling of $4,000 and shared fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleigh Aska
Supreme Court
Grief
Tts
Burleigh
Grier
Common Pleas No
Ewing
D. T. Watson
Esquerguet
James Fitzsimmons
J. M. Fennell
J. M. Guffey
J. M. Eccles
J. C. May
Hazelwood Oil
C. ¥. Kiopfer
J. W. Elis
M. F. Letherman
J. B. Oliver
Anns H. Kramer
Charles P
Fred Mugele
Execution for Alimony Seeks $7035.83 Against Husband
Carrie Coleman secures an alimony execution against William H. Coleman for 7035.83, at 2500 dollars yearly. also notes separate executions of 518.60 and 1600.16 against different parties. E. W. Robertson, from Cleveland, jailed on U.S. mail fraud charges after check payment with no funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank I. Stoner
Carrie 2
W. A. Watson
Common Pleas Listings and a School District Suit
The docket lists several mixed civil actions including Ambasker et ux v Beevenson and McQuade v Aughenbaugh, with a Commonwealth criminal docket featuring Seeeney Jones and others. A salt suit by D M White against Brad dock school district seeks £6695 with interest since 1892 for a schoolhouse cost 26695 and £20000 paid. A Port borough vacancy hearing names W A Schmdt as commissioner for testimony in the decree to vacate Port incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambasker
Beevenson
McQuade
Aughenbaugh
McMahon
Wilson
Psapme
Baird
Krame
Knox
Stevens
Prager
Nally
Lone
Ngé
Malone
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
John Seeeney
W. H. Jones
Frankene James Melatoan
Jennie Mlarek
J. K Mt
HK. Gallinger
Samuel F. Marshall
John Cannon
James Dawson
Thomas
D. M. White
Braddock Borough
White
W. A. Schmdt
Port
Borough incorporation contested amid land only petition
The petitioners oppose the borough status arguing the area is all land with no streets. The borough was incorporated in September and officers will be elected Tuesday. The commissioner will report November 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wood
Legal suits and verdicts from regional court docket
Court actions report multiple cases with verdicts in favor of defendants or plaintiffs. Names include John Richards vs John Nathaniel, Kimberland & Co. vs William Cooker & Co. on mortgage, Jacob Robetter vs F L Woegtly & Co on contract, Heckert & McCann vs James Leech and L & J C Davis on contract, Matehott Paper Box Co vs Pennsylvania Paper Box Co v J A Galvin, and Hamill Minor and wife vs executors of James Caldwell and William McFarland. Divorce suit Dorothea Saver vs Sebastian Saver filed by Jacob Eczel. married 5 February 1878, deserted 5 December 1887, residents of Sharpsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suerte
John Richards
Matehott Paper Box Company
Pennsylvania Paper Box Company
Arrorger Hewet Meorer
Dorothea Saver
Jacob Eczel
Sebastian Saver
Sharpsburg
Heber Newton Cleared By Episcopal Commission
The Episcopal Commission, formed by Bishop Potter to review heresy charges against Rev. Dr Heber Newton, ruled the charges not proven. They attributed questioned utterances to Newton’s moods and urged him to revoke them, while noting the church’s broad catholicity allows varied preaching. Newton asked for a 12 month leave of absence for rest and change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Potter
Heber Newton
Newton
E. Peters
Irish Fund in Paris Quiet on Withdrawal Formalities
John Munroe of Munroe and Co says American bankers will keep funds in trust until legal advisers confirm safe withdrawal. He notes a letter from Justin McCarthy inquiring about required formalities and that no political commentary will be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
John Munroe
Messrs Munroe
Justin McCarthy
Mr. Munroe
Pennsylvania
Pittaborg
Minch
Alaska
Late News In Brief From Distant Fronts And Losses
A sweep of terse notes covers diverse events. The Howe battleship faces likely total loss while the tug Amadeus sinks in Lake Ewe with all hands saved. Texas cotton and Northumberland coal regions suffer losses. wages drop 45 percent. Crippled cadets head toward Canton Minn church window. Several items touch politics, labor, and oddities across North America and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Howe
Amadeus
Lake Ewe
Texas
Northumberland
England
Oceanic and political notices cross Atlantic currents
A string of brief items covers court adjournment chaos, Popocatepeti mining talks, Monaco yacht Princess Alice floated, a fatal railroad collision near Galena Illinois, Arctic arbitration February 1, 1898, a St Louis murderer at large, Dahomean French battles ending in peace talks, Calais snow and flood risk, UK cabinet attendance at inauguration, Great Lakes shipping losses, Australian Bee Company fraud verdicts, Kaiser Wilhelm II voyage delays, a Lawrenceburg man’s fatal distillery accident, Zacatecas famine relief and postal weight limits under Vienna convention adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of American Republics
Popocatepeti
Prince of Monaco
Alice
Toulon Harbor
Great Western Railroad
Galena
Bering Sea
United States
Albert Wing
St. Louis
Calais
Knill
London County Council
Alos
Chicago
Francis Abigail
Ma R MacNamara
Australian Bee Company
Sydney
Kaiser Wilhelm SI
Jolnehner
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Zacatecas
Mexico
Austro-Hunety
Theniversal Postal Convention
Vienna
Austro-Hungary
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Endorsed for Nervousness
Dr W C Hansecome of Minneapolis Minnesota reports using Horsford's Acid Phosphate to relieve insomnia and nervousness in a rheumatic convalescent case with satisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford's
W. C. Hansecome
Minneapolis
Minn
Great Chance for the Poor at Lowest Prices
Friday sale by P. C. Co. G. Clothiers offers men and boys coats suits shirts and undergarments at unusually low prices. Includes worsted overcoats knits and woollen garments, with items like cheviot suits and chinchilla coats. Also promotes Davis water filters from The Fires Co with a catalogue and price list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casaimeres
Swebais
Oey
Eisner & Phillips
Reliable Clothiers
Pittsburg
Fifth Ave
Wood ST
Fire damaged stock sale at T. G. Evane & Co.
Crockery and glassware stock worth 60 000 with fire water and smoke damage is being closed out to make room for new stock. Sale encourages early arrival at Third and Market with emphasis on bric a brac dinner sets lamps and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Evane & Co
Classifieds Notice and Health Ad Copy Fragments
A fragmented newspaper item lists cleaning and dry cleaning services at multiple Pittsburgh addresses and promotes De Witt’s Little Early Risers as a health pill. The text also hints at a page titled Something of Interest and a plea Read it with a quotation about securing ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
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William H. Coleman
E. W. Robertson
Cleveland
United States District Court
Robertson
Episcopal Commission
Church
the Irish Fund
The
Pene Brotherhood of Canada
Cans
Milwaukee
Kissinger
Alma
Wash
T. J. Sutherland
Board of Trade
John T. Lester & Co
Suberlan
Silets
Oregon
Warren F. Leland
Lord Tennyson
Hallam Tennyson
Villeval
la Misere
Flense
P. C. CO. G. Clothiers
Cor
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Davis
Prriss the Fires Co
Sandusky Street
Allegheny, Pa
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Hendricks & Co
Tal
Smithfield Street
Federal Street
Allegheny
Carson Street
Southside
U. S
Hardy & Aes
Shakes
Dresden
Degore
China
Doulton
Limoges
Sevres
Crown Derby
Hardy & Hayes
Ocdl
Uwr
N.K. Fairbank &Co
Pittsburgh
Sellers & Co
Emil
Penn Ave
Wyle Ave
Ton St
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Westinghouse
Ninth St
North America
Koehler’s
Sixth Street
Horning
Nobby
Facksons
Liberty ST
Star Cormer
Mwreo
QO. D. Lewis
Atents
Pittaburg
Rew Annvert
Labrador
Laird's Footwear
Oxfords
W. M. Laird
Market St
Soc
Sapolio
J. Harper. Bonnell CO
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