Roney Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter in Teen Killing
James Roney stood trial in the Criminal Court for the death of Peter Tierney after a hillside stone fight. Roney testified a revolver discharged accidentally while he confronted the youths. the jury convicted him of voluntary manslaughter and urged mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Roney
Criminal Court
Peter Tierney
Tierney
Twenty-ninth Street
Homeopathic Hospital
Jackjow
Arthur Steele
Charles Brown
Roney
R. B. Tindell
Lockjaw
J. H. Hunter
William Reardon
Burleigh
Ewing
Soeai
Swept Away by the Flood Steamer Robert McCleary Case
The 1889 flood washed away the steamer Robert McCleary. Marshal Harrah seized the vessel in an admiralty action. mortgage holders Drago Rodhers Bingler and Elizabeth McCleary claim $3,000. Plaintiffs allege marshal’s carelessness while the boat was tied to Herr's Island bridge piers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Harrah
Herr's Island
Court overrules non-suit in Providence loss case
The defense moved for non-suit claiming the loss was due to Providence alone, but the court overruled the motion. The case will be continued today.
Colored couple sues theater for discrimination in seating
J W Lee and Susanna his wife colored sue Harry Davis of the Fifth Avenue Museum and Theater in Common Pleas Court No 3 over denied access to a seat they purchased. The suit seeks damages and aims to set a test case, with Lee claiming deliberate racial discrimination and public humiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Morrison
Lee
W. H. Austin
Common Pleas
Court Docket Lists Numerous Murder and Civil Action Names
A historical court docket enumerates criminal cases Commonwealth for murder and numerous civil actions across Commonwealth and Common Pleas dockets. Names include Henry Huser W J Graft B M Neely John Hanna David Bradford Charles Heinrich Bridget Hannon and others with cases against firms such as McDonald Co and Citizens Traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Commonwealth
Henry and
Karney Huser
W.J. Graft
B. M. Neely
John Hanna
David Bradford
Charles Heinrich
Bridget Hannon
Mrs. A. Cain
William Glenn
Charles F. Goldstrom
Kenry Weber
Thomas Paisley
Ross Robson
Oliver Peoples
Dallas Bumbaugh
Common Pleas No. 1
Edgar
Letkovitz
Kincey
Sauer
Wells Et al
McDonald & Co
Clever Admr
Gry
Altenbaugh
Penn Globe Gas Licht
Reiss
Huff, Luce
Citizens’ Tract Company
Spielman
Pittsburg Traction Company
Richardson Sues Pittsburg Natatorium Over Plunge Bath Injury
Brady S. Richardson sues Pittsburg Natatorium for damages claiming a fall into a plunge bath caused injuries during a Turkish bath routine. The injury reportedly includes a broken rib after slipping from a warm room to the shower area while at the facility. The case proceeds before Judge Collier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady S. Richardson
Pittsburg
Eight Supreme Court Arguments Highlight City Street Rail Case
The Supreme Court heard eight cases yesterday including B Rafferty vs Central Traction Co about street railways, and H C Gearing vs D W Carroll. Other actions involved debts in a limited partnership, damages for gas right of way, and a divorce with infidelity, plus a murder case arising from a saloon dispute in Westmoreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
B. Rafferty
Aebgees
Hyman Browarsky
A. J. Milligan
Browarsky
Common Pleasure
Allegheny County
Martin Qualters
Orphans’ Court
James M. Chadwick
Allegheny County Orphans’ Court
B. N. Landwelir
Leechburg Foundry and Machine Company
Jennings Bros. & Co., Limited
Common Pleas No. 2
A Badly Mixed Homestead Deed in Court
Sidney Fuller filed a bill in equity against East End Homestead Loan and Trust Company to force a deed to property once owned by Sidney McClure. Fuller bought at sheriff sale after McClure's death and claimed the company's deed was a security only. he seeks transfer of full title upon paying McClure’s remaining loan balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Fuller
East End Homestead Loan and Trust Company
Sidney McClure
Loan and Trust Company
McClure
Fuller
Tse
Stratton Versus Bellan Contract Trial in Common Pleas
The case of James Stratton v. Wm. Bellan is on trial in Common Pleas Court. G. M. Rosgats & Co. secured a verdict yesterday for Wilson and Phillips for 5857 on a book account. A divorce was also granted in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stratton
Wm. Bellan
Common Pleas
G. M. Rosgats & Co
Wilson and Phillips
Syrup of Figs Praised as Beneficial Remedy
The article extols Syrup of Figs as pleasing to the eye and taste. It claims the remedy acts on the kidneys and liver to cleanse the system and promote health and comfort for users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Kilborn seeks Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in New Jersey
M B Kilborn, who moved from the West to Orange Valley New Jersey, asks where to obtain Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in New York City or New Jersey as cold weather approaches. He notes he did not bring any and hopes to buy soon. The Farmers' Deposit National Bank invites the public to inspect their new safe deposit vaults and boxes for rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Kilborn
Orange Valley
New Jersey
Chamberlain
New York City
Farmers’ Deposit National
Hank
Mwwr
Sheena
Atlanta
Wills
John Redding
Trenton
N. J
San
J. B. Craigmiles
N.C
Times
Craigmiles Mys
Citizens’ Executive Committee
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
Palmer
National Council of Administration
Portraits for Christmas Presents at Lies Studio
Handsome 8x10 frames available this month with a dozen cabinet photos included. Genuine crayons offered at special low prices. Lies Studio located at 10 and 12 Sixth Street presents these offers.
Best Alaska seal coats offered at saving prices
Seal coats marketed with new shapes and a perfect fit. Prices listed as 150 175 and 200 dollars. Store named Boces and Bue promotes appeal to pocketbooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Boces & Bue
Eminent Photographer Opens New Studio on Fifth Avenue
Aufrecht the eminent photographer runs a large operation at 77 Fifth avenue Pittsburg selling fine cabinets at $1 per dozen. He showcases a crayon portrait from Juvene Elite Photo Parlors 516 Market st. SIMEN'S shoes at 78 Ohio street Allegheny Pa and JAMES H. AIKEN & Co. neckwear display at 100 Fifth avenue are advertised.
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Aufrecht
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Juvene
Market St
Simen
Ohio Street
Allegheny, Pa
James H. Aiken & Co
Premier Abbott to redraw Dominion immigration policy
Late news briefs report Premier Abbott plans to reconstruct Dominion immigration policy. The same item notes storms swelling the Punjal lup and Stick rivers in Washington and mentions other unsettled items from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Dominion
Washington
Three men in a boat wrecked near Ver Milion
The craft overturned after drunkenness affecting H Sibert John Beinkmoan and Fred Larson with only Larson surviving. The incident occurred near Ver Milion in G D as details emerge about the wreck and rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Sibert
John Beinkmoan
Fred Larson
Vermilion
G. D
Larson
Oregon
Penneyier
New York
Erhor Flower
Rose Lawless
Lord Clone
Somerset
Cincinnati Southern Railway
L. Pierson
Ellica Company
Walter Clark
Matthias Pierowski
Illinois Steel Company
Chicago
Secretary of the Navy
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High Street
United States
Harrah
Forge OF Justice
Robert McCleary
Eliza J. McPherson
John McPherson
Julia K. Sterzing
B. F. Sterzing
Huckenstein & Co
Kelly & Jones Company
Stowe
Mifflin Township
Carnegie Natural Gas Company
Patrick Foley
Elizabeth
J. B
B. EB
W. P. Wyle
McKeesport & Bellevennon Railroad Company
Porter
Kelly
Thomas J. Ford
L. B. D. Reese
Emma C. Strickier
Mary Cordier
Emma M. Cordier
Henrietta F. Cordier
Anita McDonald
Ross Street
Third Avenue
James Bosquet
Briceville
Brocklys
Blaine
Topeka
Belt Line
St. Louis
Louisiana
Federal Grand Jury
San Antonio
United States Secret Service
Tvv
Carlsbad Sprudel Salts
Mankind
Carlsbad Sprudel Salta
Eisner & Mendelson Co
Barclay St
Cumundoon
Perrine
Tray
Smithfield Street
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