Court officials seek monthly criminal sessions reform
The article reports Judges White and Magee urging monthly Criminal Court terms and earlier license petition hearings to speed processing. It notes proposed Philadelphia style pretrial work, bonds certified by attorneys, and grand jury reform to reduce jail costs and improve justice delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courts of Common Pleas
Mages
White
Robs
Philadelphia
Common Pleas
Supreme Court
Aldermanic Bond Forfeiture Declared Null By Judge White
Judge White yesterday held that Alderman Mc Nulty erred in scheduling a hearing for a forfeited bond at night and delaying until morning. He rules the hearing time oppressive and the forfeiture improper, declaring the bonds of E P Hesser J P Young and M W Wishart null and void.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
dJudge White
E P. Hesser
J. P. Young
M. W. Wishart
McNulty
Cave
White Bava
Unbc
Monday's Brig Trial List in Common Pleas Sessions
The county courts announce an active docket for Common Pleas with cases listed including Gamble vs Gilliand Reita executor vs Groeisch Darlington Co McGinniss King vs Tassey Howley vs Dickey Jones vs Randolph Berry vs Insurance Co Gallagher City Pitt Conwell vs Baker Roth vs Pirk Taylor vs W RR Co Thackery vs Heiner Seiferth vs Evans Keunt trustee vs Thompson Casey Co vs Keil Common Pleas No 2 Conn v Bailey Bitmnstrairiz v Huey O Conner Sich Wisten etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Gamble
Gilliand
Reita
Groeisch
Darlington & Co
Ve McGinniss
King Va Tassey
Howley
Dickey
Jones Et al
Randolph
Berry
Insurance Company
Gallagher
Pitt
Conwell
Baker
Roth We Pirk
Taylor
W. RR Co
Thackery
Heiner
Seiferth
Evans
Keunt
Trustee
Thompson
Casey & Co
Keil & Common
Bailey
Nee
Huey
O'Conner & A
Liquor Petition Hears Time Change For Licenses
Attorneys Robb McKenna and Cohen yesterday presented a petition asking Judge White to shift the license application wait period. They sought to move the deadline to the first Monday in March and to consider a new petition if needed to align with Common Pleas Court rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
C. F. McKenna
Fetterman
Josiah Cohen
John
Robb
White and Magee
Edward III
Seip
Bath Courts
Robb, McKenna
Cohen
Ieee
Lodgs
Tons
Rules of Common Pleas
Longhuine appearance prompts new trial in breach suit
C C Dickey, Esq. petitioned yesterday for a new trial in the case of Maria H Extinger against Willem F Funn alleging breach. Injuries to Longuine's cane were noted as context in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C Dickey
Maria H. Extinger
Willem F. Funn
Misapprehension Over Redness of Face Cited in Trial
The jury misread the defendant's redness as immorality, believing it showed guilt. Lang contends the redness was from burns after an explosion, a key lesson in the case. J Dickey references Mrs. McStinger and Jack Bunsby in Dombey & Son, noting her pursuit led to marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
J. Dickey
Andrew Jackman Will Probate Focuses on Edward as Heir
The will dated September 30, 1886 names Edward F. Jackman as sole executor and distributes $5,000 to each child of Andrew John Jackman, later reduced to $2,000 by a 1888 codicil. If a legatee dies before 21, their share reverts to Edward. The trustee manages funds for education from income, with no accounts required from him. The document notes past livery-stable profits shared with Edward and the testator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Andrew Jackman
Edward F. Jackman
Henry G. Hale
James M. Bincham
Mary Ann Jackman
Gertrude Bertha Jackman
Andrew John Jackman
Edward Francis Jackman
Henry McGee Jackman
Mo Bond
Andrew
A. Jackman & Sons
Deserted Wife Seeks 18000 Inheritance and Support
Mrs. Mary A. Wolfe files attachment in debt against husband John Wolfe to recover 18 years of support and $4000 share of his late father Ramuel Wolfe's estate. She cites desertion 19 years ago and six children, oldest now 10, youngest born after desertion, with the claim for $1000 against his inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Wolfe
John Wolfe
Bank and Guarantee Co Clash Over Voight Bond Shortages
The Farmers and Mechanics Bank of the Southside faces a claim by The Guarantee Company of North America over cashier Voight shortages. A court rule requires the bank to show cause why it should not disclose accounts lost to alleged fraud by F Veighe within a two year period. Assignees, auditors and schedules govern proposed payouts within twenty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guarantee Co
Voight
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
Southside
Guarantee Company
North America
F. Veighe
Odd One-Thousandth Estate Split Among Six Heirs
In an Orphans Court decree, $1,158 from the estate of Mrs. Agatha Buerkle was distributed among six heirs. Each of the six received $115 while the remainder went to George B. Buerkle under the 1851 will of Jacob Boerkle, who left life use to Mrs. Buerkle and directed distribution to his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agatha Buerkle
George B. Buerkle
Sentencing of Aldrich in Lemon banking case
Frank A. Aldrich, convicted of robbing J. K. Lemon of $10,000 in Allegheny, was sentenced by Judge Collier. The judge denied a new trial and imposed nine months in prison plus a related term. Aldrich, arrested in Canada, claimed Kansas residence and produced affidavits from Kansas and Chicago to attest to his character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Aldrich
J. K. Lemon
Allegheny
Collier
Aldrich
Sanonae
Pontion
Chicago
Ex Duquesne Striker Seeks Fine Reversal in Court
William Dunn, once fined 8500 by Judge Ewing for contempt of court over continuing to strike at Allegheny des semor Steel Con works in Duquesne Pilon, petitions Judge White to rescind the order and remove the noted stigma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Dunn
Ewing
Allegheny Dessemor Steel Con
Duquesne
Pilon
Short Will Filed for Thomas Curtin in Probate
The will filed yesterday for probate is unusually brief. It names unclear beneficiaries and includes witness signatures Annie Curtin and Manky Curtis, with the signature Tomas Curtin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Curtin
Annie Curtin
Manky Curtis
Law Moot Court Hears Arson Trial Here
In Orphan's Courtroom the trial of Charles Schinge for arson concluded with a conviction after defense by Drum and Marshall Reno. The Commonwealth case against Dunn for aggravated assault and battery was begun before Judge Charles Fagan with Ewing and Carney for the prosecution and McCurdy and Went for the defense. the trial will continue next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Orphan's
Charles Schinge
Messrs
Drum
Marshall Reno
Pittsburg Councils Hear Busy Cable Railway Proposals
The East End Cable Railway Company gains approval for an overhead bridge near Greenoak street to the B and O freight depot. An East End Street Railway expansion proposes tracks on Penn avenue and branches along Fifth and Graxier Streets. Affected ordinances authorize cable or electric propulsion and street subways, with a special committee assigned to review overhead wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
East End
Robertson
Rea & Co
Greenoak Street
Baltimore and Ohio
Wilkinsburg and
East Liberty Railway
Penn Avenue
Wilkins Avenue
Messrs
Johnson, Warren and Paul
East End Street Railway Company
Shady Avenue
City Line
Fifth Avenue
Grazier Street
Graxier Street
Homewood Avenue
Frankstown Avenue
Fifth
Penn Avenues
Landwehr Street
Shakespeare Street
Center Avenue
Magee
Messrs. Magee, Kearns and
Donohue
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promises Quick Cold Cure
A persuasive ad touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the only cure for severe colds causing mucus liquefaction and easy expulsion. It claims prevention of croup and whooping cough, safety for children, and value at 2.50 per bottle with numerous Pittsburgh area retailers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberisin
E. G. Stuckey
Penn Avenue
Wylie Avenue
Fulton Street
Markell Bros
Penn and
Frankstown
Theo. Shrig
Fifth Avenue
Carl Hartwig
Butler Street
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
E. E. Heck
Fed Street
Thomas R. Morris
Hanover
Preble Avenues
Fred H. Eggers
Ohio Street
F. H. Eggers
Banner Recipe Book and Baking Powder Ad
A puff for the Banner Recipe Book with a Thanksgiving fruit cake recipe using raisins currants citron and spices. Promotion for Banner Baking Powder Company Pittsburg Pa offers free mailing of the book and sugar and soap product SCOURENE for household cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
Banner Baking Powder Company
P. O
Pittsburg
Laure Bailey to Appear in May Sullivan Case Trial
The trial of Laura Bailey and Minnie Fiem ing for complicity in the May Sullivan case is set for Monday. Bailey’s whereabouts are unknown, her bail forfeited, and an attachment is issued for her by Attorney Reardon, her counsel, who expects to produce her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laure Bailey
Laura Bailey
Minnie Fieming
May Sullivan
Reardon
Inquest and Legal Scraps From Yesterday
John Morrison was appointed commissioner to hold an inquest in lunacy on John Dibel per M Anderson. Juper White set Toreday for bearing motions on a new trial in cases of Aldermen Doughty Callen and Maneese. Mary Graham sues Robert Graham for divorce amid alleged abuse. Evan F Caroline sues Zertel for divorce on infidelity grounds. Judge Joupax Acheson issued an opinion in the Thomas J M steamer suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morrison
John Dibel
M. Anderson
Juper White
Yewerday
Toreday
Doughty
Callen
Maneese
Overcoats in Three Fine Styles Offered Tomorrow
The store announces three imported coat styles Schnabels chinchilla English kersey and ribbed broad ware in custom-tailor quality for fine dressers priced at 14 dollars chosen from high-class stock. Also 250 cape overcoats and bolsters offered at 10 and 12 dollars at P O, 0,0 corner Grant and Dismond streets opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor. Grant and Dismond Srs
New Court House
P.O
Grant and
Diamond Sts
Cc. C
Canal or Railroad Debate Reaches Colonel Roberts Remarks
Colonel Roberts analyzes Col Andrews’s four track freight plan opposing a canal from Pittsburg to Lake Erie. He argues cost and engineering hurdles, including curves, bridges, tunnels, and terminal loading transfers, would limit practicality and provide little relief to current congestion. He notes water supply concerns and cites French creek flow and reservoir potential as canal-supporting points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam Disparce
James Andrews
Allegheny
James B. Eads
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Andrews
Andrew
Pees
Thomas F. Roberts
Beaver
Roberts
St. Louis
Camp
Lakes
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Butler County
Allegheny River
Pine Creek
Chicago
Milwaukee
Duluth
Western Reserve
W. Milner Roberts
Bemus
French Creek
Monongahela
Brownaville
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Shenango
Mahoning
Goodwin
Sumsuit
River Trade Shifts as Coal Operators Move on Water Street
T M Jenkins and Co relocate from 117 to 120 Water street with new offices once used by Schoonmaker and Co coke dealers. Schoonmaker moves to Hussey building on Fifth avenue. Local river operators praise a Courier Journal article urging federal purchase of Monongahela River locks to ensure free navigation and curb river encroachment by mill owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Jenkins & Co
Water Street
J. M. Schoonmaker & Co
Coke Deasers
Schoonmaker
Hussey
Fifth Avenue
Louisville Courlan Journal
Monongahela River
Louisville and
Portland
Kentucky
Monongahela Navigation Company
Legislative Committee
National Board of Steam Navigaton
Congress
Elaine
Parkersburg
St. Lawrence
Iron Duke
Carnegie, Bros. & Co
Helena
Ark
St. Louis
Frank Gilmore
Louisville
Joseph B. Williams
Cairo
Addison Lysle
Ohio
Cincinnati
National Board of Steam Navigation
Washington
Joseph H. Dunlap
Gray's
Iron Line
Beaver County
Dunlap
Misquoted Echo on Seeing and Perception
A fragment quotes Longfellow reflecting on eyes and perception. The remark suggests that appearances mislead and truth is not always as it seems, indicating a philosophical or literary aside within a broader text.
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Longfellow
Kennedy Wanders Fifth Avenue With Shoes in Hand
John Kennedy from New York City was found on Fifth Avenue with a new pair of shoes he could not explain. Officer Creamer arrested him and he was locked up at the Central station, suspected of taking the shoes from a storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
John Kennedy
New York City
Fifth Avenue
Creamer
Central Station
Newmarkets
Brakeman Denies Throwing Dog Off Train
W. J. Wilson a Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman denies throwing a lady's dog from a moving train near East Liberty He says the dog bit him and he dropped it on the platform where the dog then jumped off the car with little injury claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Wilson
Pennsylvania Railroad
East Liberty
O’brien
W. C. T. U. Meeting Tonight in Allegheny Hall
A W C T U gathering is set for 4 o clock this afternoon at the group hall corner Washington street and Beaver avenue Allegheny. The program promises good speakers and ample interest for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Beaver Avenue
Allegheny
Overcoats in three styles of fine imported goods
Advertisement notes three styles of fine imported overcoats with prices of 10 and 12 dollars. It urges readers to visit Pop Cor Grant and Diamond streets near the new post office to see the collection and consider purchasing.
Piano sale notice from McMureau Co Allegheny
Advertises used pianos with descriptions and prices in a terse catalog style. McMureau & Co at 123 Sandusky Street in the Telephone Building invites customers from the city to visit. store hours extend to 9 PM nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ec McMureau & Co
Sanduky St
Allegheny
Japanese Wake Bazaar Grand Holiday Display
A sagging market notice urges rapid action on a bankrupt sale of dry goods carpets and textiles at 723 725 Liberty at corner Eighth. The assignee seeks quick settlement with creditors as stock is slaughtered with discounts for bulk purchases.
Colby and Haller Cuniston Pianos Featured at Hoffman Co
Unequaled tone durability and workmanship described for Colby Pianos and Haller Cuniston Pianos offered at J. M. Hoffman & Co. music store on 537 Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
Haller & Cuniston
J. M. Hoffman & Co
Smithfield Street
A Beautiful Ring Makes a Nice Christmas Present
A jewelry ad touts diamond and gemstone rings at Hauch's store 295 Fifth Ave offering rubies emeralds and sapphires. The page also promotes Iron City beer as a safe beverage and claims Casary oysters as the finest in the market with a public appeal for family use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauch’s Atore
Fifth Ave
Iron City
Gathering boodle first installment in a month
Bank failure at Lawrence causes widespread hardship for storekeepers and depositors. Willis F McCook reports assets of about 120000 with potential 60 to 90 percent recoveries, while public fear and speculation grow. Depositors, including Mrs Hughes and others, face financial ruin and some fear loss of Christmas savings as officials work to stabilize affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis F. McCook
Lawrence Bank
Lawrenceville
Major Hancock
Black A Steel Works
Hoerr
Pearance
Becca
Black Diamond Steel Works
W. F. McGooky
W. W. Young
Meeting of Long & Co. at Kennedy Office on Diamond Street
A private meeting of Long & Co. interest at John M. Kennedy's office on Diamond Street yielded no public concerns. Kennedy declined to amplify remarks or provide marginal references, stating nothing of public interest was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & Co
John M. Kennedy
Vulcan Iron Works
Diamond Street
Kennedy
Local ads tout 250 caps and 10 to 12 dollar items
A fragmented ad lists prices for caps at 10 and 12 dollars and notes storage for house goods and furniture. It mentions Harace & Keeways at Water street offering belts, mattresses, and custom orders, with G Cohen on Smithfield street selling watches clocks bronzes as gift presents. The notice references a large street clock at the doorway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harace & Keeways
Water St
G. Cohen
Smithfield Street
Canaries and Cough Cure Ad Read Together
An advertisement promotes Canary brand oysters with a sales pitch and notes Dr Grirrite's Ta va-2on Cough cure for colds and coughs, mentioning the address 301 Grant St. The snippet combines food product and patent remedy marketing typical of historical classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Grirrite
Grant St
Classified Advertisements Move to Eleventh Page
The Dispatch notes that Wants For Sales To Lets Business Chances Auction Sales and other ads will appear on the Eleventh Page in the Second Part of the issue. Late submissions for Classification run will be placed on the Sixth Page.
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. 4 M. Bank
Gearings
Dodge White
Liquor People
Jones
F. & M. Bank
Lemons Bunker
Riverside
Dad
Daugh Share
Jolanna
Tomas
Curtin
Mark
Chamberlain
Anner BaKins
Thanksgiving
Heenba
T. P. Roberts
Col. Andrews
Navigators
Allon
Hasiace & Sox
Market Square
Sohmer Pianos
Hughes
Thirty Fourth Street
Ahlborn
F. B Stewart
Keechs
Keech’s
Keech's
Hi Bi
Popen
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