Secrets of Aldermanic Offices Exposed in Court
Court in Allegheny yesterday disclosed how liquor cases were settled in Alderman offices. Judge White criticized Aldermen Porter Nolan for preying on justice and corrupt practices. Several defendants faced trials for conspiracy and liquor violations with verdicts rendered or ongoing.
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Criminal Court
Addermen’s
Judre White
Supreme Court
Tua
Charles McClure
Isaac Brown
Thomas Carney
Regina Lies
James Street
Allegheny
Alderman Porter
Alderman Nolan
White
Porter
Nolan
Joseph Ch
Aent
Casiog
John Cosio
Connision Apit
Mas Co
Coslers
Sewickley
Sudge White
George
J. A. Armstrong
Wise
Cascaritan
Supreme Court Arguments Hear Several Appeals
The Supreme Court heard multiple appeals yesterday including E M Gross contesting the incorporation of Jeannette Borough in Westmoreland County. Other cases included Titusville Iron Works versus Keystone Gas Co, Herryegal and Pastyn against Eisiminger for use of W A H, Read against Pennsylvania Insurance Co, Hill against Tionesta Township, and Sheriff Cyrus Mark appealing from Venango County Common Pleas.
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Supreme Court
E. M. Gross
Quarter Sessions
Borogh
Jeannette
Westmoreland County
Gross
Titusville
Vena County
H. H. Zerryegal
Zacharias T. Pasty
G County
James the Eisiminger
Delilah
Pennsylvania Insurance Company
On Pleas
Jefferson County
C. A. Hill
Tionesta Township
Forest County
Common Pleas
Cyrus & Mark
Venango County
Defective Building Sparks Damage Claims After Wood Street Disaster
Charges filed yesterday against Hockenstein and Co. contractors and C I Willey for 500 damages in the Wood Street collapse case. Meisner, a printer for Eichbaum Co., was crushed and injured when the Willey building fell last spring. Plaintiffs allege defective construction with seven story side and rear walls built without a front wall or sufficient bracing, wind blew through, causing collapse. No building permit was issued for the seven story structure.
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Hockenstein & Co
C. Il. Willey
Meisner
Eichbaum & Co
Willey
Rhins
Humboldt County Court Docket Lists Numerous Common Pleas Filings
The report summarizes a large set of Common Pleas cases and names involved, including Dwyer versus Lenhart and others, plus municipal matters from Pittsburg, Brownsville, and Geneva Packet Company. It notes grand jury true bills for liquor offenses, larceny, and related crimes with several individuals named in the indictments.
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Common Pleas No
Dwyer
Lenhart
Pittsburg News Company
Gaw
Clark
Frances
Lavarents
People's Fire Insurance Company
Coursin
Rhoads
Thier
Pollard
Kilroy
Union Gas Company
Same
Hoefler
Simpson
Rutledge
Sigmund
Sellers
Lowry
the Humboldt Fire Insurance Company
Brucker
Jim
Oberling
Shook
Rees
Hartman
Shindle
Weaver
Pitneburg
Brownsville
Geneva Packet Company
de Seannane
Antonieto
Jennie McCormack
Jo Hanlon
Alex, McCune
Mary Coward
Phillip Killen
Edward McDonald
Thomas Ruppel
Ann Seis Mauersen
Hee Genie Catibows
Jamas
Thomas Wheeler
Jessie Conners
Harvey
Charlies Kunzel
Alex. Sorskoug
Maggie N. M. McFarland
Max Finterhansen
Joseph Anderson
William H. Allinder
Henry Dougherty
Jury Disagrees in Casees of Van Voorhis and Bosler Damages
The record shows Isaac Van Voorhis v R H Gombert and C Maginn ended with a hung jury on a mortgage suit. Martha Bosler v P McK R Ro euit for damages reached no verdict as to injuries. W H Thompson Co. assigned assets to Thomas W McClure for creditors. John McDermott and W F Scott named appraisers. Thomas White v John Dawson for damages also unresolved.
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Isaac van Voorhis
R. H. Gombert
C. Maginn
Martha Bosler
P., McK
Euit
Aman Aeael
W. H. Thompson & Co
Thomas W
Brewing firm sues agent over empty barrels
The John Kaufmann Brewing Company of Cincinnati sues John Helbling in Judge Collier's court. Helbling, former Pittsburgh agent, is accused of demanding return of empty barrels and kegs valued at 5000 dollars after accounts were settled.
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Brethren of Peace
Mike Anny
Farid Rakeyoeeph Relchm
Louk Mukin
John Kaufmann Brewing Company
Cincinnati
John Helbling
Collier
Hoelbling
Pittsburg
The
Brewing Company
Duchess orders New York real estate sold at auction
The Duchess of Marlborough orders all New York City real estate to be sold at auction, a move that comes amid a series of legal and financial maneuvers reported across the party circles and major city markets.
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Duchess of Marlborough
New York City
Baker
Chicago
Woodrail
Cream
Magnificent
Crem_ Studebaker
South Band
Ind
Milwaukee Road Indicted Over Rail Rate Dispute
The Milwaukee road is indicted by a U S grand jury for violating the interstate commerce law. The trial will test whether railroads can charge higher rates to interior towns than to St Paul and Minneapolis and whether long haul clauses can be ignored. Faribault allegedly pays about 100000 dollars yearly in freight. The Soo line avoided indictment after a single alcohol shipment at a low rate.
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St. Paul
Milwaukee Road
United States Grand Jury
Minneapolis
Faribault
Soo” Road
Milwaukee
Parkinson Receives 9000 Pound Dowry After Brother's Death
A resident of North Dakota named Parkinson inherits a nine thousand pound yearly dowry from England following his brother's death. He previously received a monthly 500 dollar allowance, which was cut due to intemperate habits. A letter from England sent 1000 to cover expenses. The item closes by touting Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for malaria from new climates and various ailments.
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N. D
Parkinson
England
Aney
Eva Hamilton’s Prison Interviews Reveal Financial Allegations
In a Tren ton prison interview Eva Hamilton claims her wealthy husband gave her no more money than he borrowed from her. She details receipts, loans, and dissension with Josh Mann and the Swintons, while asserting most diamonds belong to her and recounting past travels and domestic turmoil.
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Nellie Big
Eva Hamilton
Trenton
Mr. Hamilton
Swintons
Jon
Jersey
New York
Ball
Paine
Tusaialco Gees Martoe Ein
Sun
Bin
Josh Manno
Europe
Josh
Ina
Eee City
West Fifty-seventh Street
Western Union Re-elects Board at Annual Meeting
New York October 9 At the Western Union Telegraph Company annual meeting the old board was re-elected without opposition. Net earnings reached 218 081 with gross earnings 14 565 152 an increase of 1 147 470 over last year. After dividends and all there was a surplus of 1 072 866, bringing total surplus on June 30 to 8 611 401.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ra J
Fire destroys prison school wing in Jackson
At 11:30 this morning the east wing housing the prison school and library in Jackson, Mississippi, was gutted by fire traced to roof salamanders. Firemen fought flames for two hours. walls remained but structure was ruined. Loss estimated at 25000 to 30000 dollars with no insurance. convicts kept orderly during the blaze.
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Jackson
Mica
Pension reform swirl as Mason eyed for Pension Bureau
Washington October 9 a new combination is debated to move Internal Revenue Commissioner Mason to the Pension Bureau and install Green B Baum as head of the Internal Revenue Bureau. Mason, noted for a now famous veterans pension proposal, says the speech was his own. If appointed, expect renewed political sensationalism.
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Sprclal
Wshington
Pension Commission Grahip
Internal Revenue
Mason
Pension Bureau
Green B. Baum
Internal Revenue Bureau
Jean
Aleeaida Oe Patie
Ilinois
John A. Logan
Lyn Pee
Cullom
Logan
Ares
Baum
Westirginis
Tanner
Wanamaker Clothing Ad Emphasizes Value and Service
An advertisement contrasts inferior rival wear with Wanamaker clothing promising durability, low prices, and courteous face to face service. It touts 4,000 styles and direct customer interactions to tailor offerings and save profits.
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Wanamaker
Local Bargains In Coats And Accessories
Today's sale features light colored overcoats at 11 90 a bargain price, far below typical 25 dollars. Also advertised are ladies wraps jackets and cloaks, baby items, novelty patterns, jewelry and optics listings. Local merchants include Fassia price, Aufrecht, Macon a mann, and Atzey & Co with various fashion and accessory offerings.
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P. CC. C
Grant
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Snowbound Catskills and frosty night in Newswhere
Report from NewswhereG dated October 9 notes Catskill mountains white with snow and a frosty evening. The telegram mentions travelers on South-bound boats and cars observing wintry conditions.
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Catskill Mountains
Quality trimmings and sewing at low prices
A retailer touts over 2,000 durable and stylish items in light to dark colors with silk faced line. They claim comparable goods sell for $10 but offer them at $7, emphasizing style, comfort, and value for the money.
MEN S FIRST CLASS OVERCOATS AT TEN DOL
No one else in town pretends to sell you a ten dollar garment for fifteen, yet we do this very thing and this fuels our large trade. Grays browns and dark colors shown. Cheviots worsteds cassimeres with or without silk facings and sleeve lining. Made in the best manner and equal to fifteen dollar garments. Sizes to fit all.
Men's Extra Fine Overcoats at Fifteen Dollars
A promotional notice advertises men’s overcoats in light or dark colors at $15 with silk lined Cheviots worsteds and cassimeres. The display claims garments rival $40 tailor shop quality and priced $5 below competing offers.
Cloak Parlors Draw Wide Attention in Pittsburg
Busy scenes surround our metropolitan cloak department as ladies from far and near visit to browse imported tailor made Newmarkets wraps and jackets. The shop touts elegance style and affordability inspiring local support and competition with upscale New York and Boston galleries.
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Tissa - Huevas & Haene
Pittsburg
New York
Boston
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