Courtroom antics flare as alibi and remarks churn in session
In a Criminal Court session Judge White and Colonel Blakely sparred over courtroom conduct. Emmet Cotton produced an alibi for Mary Freke against John Schmitt while a witness identified a man at counsel table as the alleged attacker. An unrelated liquor case for Jobo Aubrey drew bond up to $1,000 as tensions rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge White
Colonel Blakely
Emmet Cotton
Vweller
Criminal Court
Mary Freke J
John Schmitt
Theounsel
Freko
Cotton
Pittbure
Southside
Judee
Archibald Blakely
Jobo Aubrey
White
Blakely
Allerden
Nedge
Dani Egate
Aubrey
Jury trial sought in Hazlett estate dispute in Orphans Court
In an Orphans Court motion, executors seek certification to the Common Pleas Court for a jury trial regarding the estate of Mrs Mary McD Hazlett, valued between 50 000 and 60 000. Hazlett had been declared lunatic before death, with competing wills and contested probate regarding rightful heirs. The case involves potential voiding of a will favoring distant relatives and appeals to Auditor General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Comamen
Mary McD
Hazlett
Hazrett
Ebe
George Pon Fina Henna
C. McKenon
Harlett
Benefelaries
Common Pleas Court
Court Trial Lists Today and Large Number of Cases Lifted
Court sessions begin with a large docket as officials announce trial lists for today. A notable number of cases are set for judicial lifting, signaling expedited proceedings and procedural updates in the courthouse calendar.
Will of Mrs Eliza Warden Filed for Probate
The will bequeaths a house and lot at 14 Townsend Street and an old clock to cousin George Glass. Books and bookcase go to friend John H. Taylor. Household effects shared with Glass, Taylor, and Mrs Fanny Pedy. Shares to Mrs Feely and a son of her late husband, last heard in Ban Fran. Executors’ letters testamentary issued to Mr Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Warden
Ban Fran
Ataien
Mrs
Feely
Mm Gias Mia Etn Raving
Taylor
Suit over 1400 loan in shuffled court actions
The record shows a compulsory non-suit entered in the case of Charlies Reitz executor of John W W Shabart versus Michael Groetach for 1400 dollars loaned before Shabart’s death. Shabart, a musician, lived with Groetach and supposedly had 1400 dollars in his trunk, which vanished after his death. A separate note mentions new upstate appointments replacing Victor Erh.
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Charlies Reitz
John WW. Shabart
Michael Groetach
Eil
Shubart
Groetach
Shobart
Goetech
I Wes
Seem
Grostach Kowinage
Jury verdicts and suits in Pittsburgh area cases
The jury issued rulings in multiple cases including the Odd Fellows Savings Bank against L C W and others over agreement votes. Michael Gallagher won $1000 from the city for property damage from sewer water. Other cases involved the Germania Fire Insurance matter, a Belle Vernon Mill contract dispute, and a horse death claim against Pittsburg Traction Company.
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Sity Jobe Rowand
Agate Abeline
Odd Fellows’ Savings Bank
L. C. W Ps
Org
Agal Mac Haen
Mardeen
Michael O' Tet
Allegheny Varsnee Company
McLneeny
Pittsburg Traction Company
Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for quick cold cure
The advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as superior for liquefying mucus and expelling it from the lungs. It claims rapid relief from colds and croup prevention, safe for children, with multiple city and street listings for availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Stuckey
Twenty-fourth
Penn Avenue
Wylie Avenue
Fulton Street
Markell Bros
Penn and
Frankstown
Theo
Fifth Avenue
Carl Hartwiggler
Pittsburg
Aleny City
E. E. Heck
Federal Street
Thomas R. Morris
Hanover
Preble Avenues
Fred H. Eggers
Ohio Street
F. H. Eggers & Son
Ohio and
Chestnut Streets
Surprising Thanksgiving Week Coat Bargain at ProG Store
A shop at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets offers a surprise sale of about 1,200 chinchilla and overcoat units in four shades blue and brown for a $10 note each. Today and tomorrow only the garments, described as first class and well-made, are sold at ten dollars, marketed as the season’s prize bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Local Advertisements and Notices Collage
Bank advertises deposits and interest. multiple retail and novelty ads promote holiday goods and services. Prominent vendors include Giles on Federal street Allegheny offering bonnet gassing event. Lies Supertine on Sixth street selling photos and crayons. Horne & Corn Penn Avenue stores. Pitcairn’s at 434 Wood street.
Pendleton Dies in Berlin Ex-Minister to Germany
Hon George H Pendleton longtime politician dies in Berlin Sunday night The article notes his bid for Speaker of the House his roles on Ways and Means Judiciary and Military Committees his ties to Civil Service reform and brief runs for national office It mentions his 1846 marriage to Alice Key and their Newport cottage and horse in Washington reflecting a prominent Democratic family lineage
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George H. Pendleton
Germany
Berlin
Brussels
United States
George Hunt Pendleton
Cincinnati
Nathaniel Pendleton
Nathaniel Greene
Georgia
Nathanal Greene Pendleton
Congress
Harrison
Henry Clay
George
Woodward High School
Cincinnati College
Europe
Heidelberg
Ehler Ward
Ohio
Beaman
George B. McClellan
Mr. Pendleton
Delaware
New Jaracy
Aseir
McClellan
Pendleton
Democratic National Nation
York
Horatio Seymour
Stanley Matthews
Cleveland
Pendlston
Alice Key
Star Spangiedanner
Nieos
Roger Taney
Newport
Washington
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Thompson
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Edgar
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Davis
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Harry
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Gearing
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Criminal Court—Commonwealth
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D. Miller
J.ard
Mary Lynch
P Soloman
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Soha Be Bohmitt
Crimineal Court
New Tipeta Vos
A. G. Mueller
Mathew Boyes
Thomas H. Pender
New
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Mr. Mueller
Victor Erh
Louis King
Emily E. Seow
Nice
Collier
Charles Mitchesl
Chamberlain
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Allegheny
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Wood Street
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Thackeray
Anne Thackeray Bitchie
Alvilda
Hjalmer Hjorth
Walter Camp
Prince
Byore Roosevelt
Nora Perry
Reginald B. Birch
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Pul Thecentovery Co
New-York
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California
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
New York
Louisville, KY
Alaskha
Alaska
J.G. Bennett & CO
Wood S&t
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Keystone
H. J. Heinz
Fifth Avenues
L Stfriren
Optician
Tenner
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Wanamaker
Brown
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Fourth Avenue
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London
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Kauemanns
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