Settled By Cupid After Larceny Trial Laughter
County courts disposed of many larceny and assault cases yesterday with humor in Criminal Court. A notable incident involved Janes A. Wright accused of stealing a gold watch from Lillie Slaughter. after the witness testified she was his wife, the couple married that day with a ceremony by Squire Week, settling the case. Other defendants faced verdicts including conviction for an assault on two young girls, larceny of goods from May Leonard, and a false pretense charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes A. Wright
Lillie Slaughter
O. P. Lcaife
Scaife
Ater
Squire Week
Oice
Thonas Kegan
Mhilda Sondlure
Lyda Semple
Kate Krestel
Cwilly
Lizzie Reece
Alientown
Friedmann
Pr. Lacevetti
Joseph Phitterson
Willem Nee
Third Avenue
Finn
Elizabeth
Birge Latta
Marty Rvreaix
J. M. Mathowar
Mifflin Low Tedaipe
Seven Cases Heard by the Supreme Court Yesterday
Seven cases were argued before the Supreme Court yesterday. Mrs Randolph faced issues over soliciting a murder and potential incitement, with a 20 month workhouse sentence upheld on appeal. Other actions included contract disputes in Mercer and Somerset counties, a slate-fall damages suit, estate distribution, bank agreement disputes, a damages case over a death from alcohol, and a note action from Armstrong county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Cour
Sarah A. Mandelph
Lawrence County
Randolph
Comeil
Samuel Kissinger
William SS
Foltz Kissinger
Pennsylvania
AL G. Robert Ve L
Somerset County
Samuel J. Miller
A. McConnell
Apollo Savings Bank
Arm- Sirti County
Agnes Dorham
Francis Davis
Common Mens
Mercer County
J. W. Johnston
J. H. McCane
Common Pleas
Armstrong County
Brookville Teacher Charged in Mail Fraud Scheme
Philip M. Richards of Brookville Pennsylvania appeared before US Commissioner McCaulless on charges of using the mails to push a fraud. He allegedly sent circulars offering agents for a Boston firm and collected deposits for samples that were never sent. Richards jailed in default of 21000 bail pending court. He is a school teacher and son in law of a Methodist elder. John D. Biggert filed equity bill against J W Fowler Mary R and Charles Fowler claiming to be Fowler's creditor and seeking to restrain disposal of a Howe Street lot until fraud suit is resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip M. Richards
Brookville
United States
McCaulless
Boston
Postoffice Department
Richards
Episcopal
John D. Biggert
Fortsure
Mde
Fowler
Damages Sought Over Elba Iron Works Collapse Wreck
George Baker sues for 5000 pounds claiming injuries from the July 28 Elba Iron Works collapse on Second Avenue. He says workers moving roof supports caused the stocks to fall crushing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baker
Biter &Conler
Elba Iron Works
Second Avenue
Baker
Iron Works
Oleo Margarine Case Probed in Allegheny County
fragments show authorities pursue 60 cases in Allegheny County over oleomargarine violations and potential convictions loom as probes continue through the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Italian boarder killer found by coroner jury
Coroner McDowell held an inquest into Francesco Antonelli's death at a Carver street boarding house. Francesco Amaroso attacked Antonelli with a knife, delivering multiple wounds including a fatal groin wound, leading the jury to verdict that Antonelli died from knife wounds inflicted by Amaroso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Francesco Antonelli
Carver Street
Phillipi Scassirra
Francesco Amaroso
Antonelli
Amaroso
Wilmerding
Gaetano Senestrra
Gaetano Camino
J. Gay McCandless
Francesco Amaros
Trial Lists Include Common Pleas and Criminal Docket Names
The document lists Common Pleas cases and criminal docket entries for Hogan and others, naming parties such as Citi zens Traction, Pittsburg and Western Railroad, Mellon Bros, Campbell, Piccardo, and various individuals. It references multiple dockets and defendants in a historical court listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jageblenski
Citizens Traction Company
Nicola Bros
Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company
Mellon Bros
Campbell
Doherty Bros
Sheedy
Love
Porter Et al
Duninp
Wilson
Fisk & Co
Blinzing
Harrison Va
McKeesport
Smith
Finley
Nuller
Pittburg
Maggie Eckens
Join Eckens
Charles Heathcote
Ametia Jones
Jack Borden
Peter Taran
Frank Coyle
Samuel Brady
John Gallagher
D. B H. Rhodes
James Daly
D. Harrington
John Kelly
John Gileson
John
Mary Thomas
Elia Brooks
Jacob Frer
Charles Miller
Alias Thomne
Albert Hartner
James Harper
Erroll
Walter Groak
William Gallacher
Martin Naughton
James Naughton
Jack Welsh
Divorce, damages, and land case notes from local court actions
Yesterday's court activity included McDoraco named commissioner in Blanche Williams versus William Williams divorce case. A decree set aside the proceedings against J C Altes. A $166 verdict for George Murdy against John Thoms on a note. Tressa Farcignoxe sued Pasquale and Teresa Bruno for 35000 damages for slander. A jury action by John Sharp & Co against Allegheny City over a moat loss. Grand Jury to reconvene next Monday to review pending cases. Jane Davies et al. won 90 against Fitna Borough for land taken in opening a street. Bruceton District Attorney fixed Monday for about 50 dealer trials for illegal selling olea. two years of buildup. United States District Court appointed C McCandless to take testimony in Huling Bros vs Star Sand Co et al. Margaret Miller sues A D Miller & Sons for death damages from a refinery incident. Fred Anderson suit against United States Iron and Tin Pirate Co at Judge White's trial. Horberg vs May and Heiner verdict 6 cents. Horberg owes 300 rent. Mellin's Food ad paragraph ends the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wd. McDoraco
Blanche Williams
William Williams
Jopex
J. C. Altes
Lonatic
George Murdy
John Thoms
Tressa Farcignoxe
Pasquale Bruno
Teresa Bruno
John Sharp & Co
Allegheny City
Allegheny
Jane Davies
Nnninest Fitna
Atrocxry Bruceton
United States District Court
C. McCandless, Esq
Huling Bros
Star Sand Company
Drake, Stratton
A. A. Heiner
Horberg
May
New Hats to Be Shown Thursday and Friday
Opening delayed by frre for September. Display of latest novelty French pattern hats scheduled for Thursday and Friday October 15 16. E S Gries with addresses 92 4 Federal Street Alleheny and 54 Sixt Street Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S&s. Gries
Federal Street
Alleheny
Sixt Street
Pittsbure
Safe deposit vaults offer secure storage at Farmers National Bank
Valuables should be kept in a secure vault. Farmers National Bank at 66 Fourth Avenue advertises strong vaults with good ventilation and light. Boxes available from 5 dollars and up. The notice also promotes carpet sales and home decor at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Oe National Bank
Fourth Avenue
New Oil Wells Signal High Production in McDonald Field
Three wells were completed in the McDonald oil field triggering renewed speculation on output potential. Hays & Gatland No 5 on Miller farm, Oakdale Oil Co No 1 on Sturgeon heirs, and Guffey Murphy Jennings & Co No 2 on Bell farm near Noblestown posted initial gushes. Bell No 1 increased from 90 to 175 barrels per hour while the new Miller No 5 produced up to 225 barrels per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Hays & Gatland
Miller Farm
Oakdale Oil Company
Sturgeon
Guffey, Murphy, Jennings & Co
Bell Farm
Mathews
Noblestown
No. 2 Bell
Greenlee & Forst
Mercy
Bell
Herron
Guffey, Murphy & Co
Elliott
Guffey, Murphy
The
Baldwin
Sturgeon Heirs
Woodland Oil Compeor
Gamble
Royal Gas Cmpany
M. Robb
Hays & Gartland
Miller
Guckert & Steele
Meyer
Wheeling Gas Company
Sauters & Co
Patterson & Co
Chartiers Oil Company
Chartier
Oil field notes mix of wells and gauges in McCurdy and nearby
Reports from McCurdy detail the Herron No. 2 on the Herron farm behind Noblestown with uncertain output, plus Fisher No. 1 on the McMichael farm rising to 30 barrels per hour. Counts of gauges show many wells producing from the Gordon sand across the region, with Oakdale and Guffey lines active and several new wells planned or drilling. A separate equity suit seeks to correct a lease misdescription affecting land boundaries and ownership of a producing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays & Gartland
No. Sonthe Miller Farm
Miller Farm
Liggett, Haymaker & Thompson
Tourney
Hays & Gariland
Mary Robbeck
W. P. Read
Laurel Hill
Forest Oil Company
Herron Farm
Noblestown
Biz Baldwin
Herron
Herronas
Baldwin
McCurdy
Fisher Oil Company
McMichael
Patterson & Co
Ewing
West Evizanera
John A. Snee
Peterson Farm
Ray
Ray No
Death by Own Action of a Gambler in New Oceans
John Duffy a renowned gambler and sporting man died in Charlie Bush's saloon on Common street New Oceans after a late night drunken stupor. He had a colorful life including Walker's Nicaraguan expedition Civil War service and ties to New Orleans and Pass Christian. He reportedly suffered from drinking and had previously spoken of self harm while intoxicated.
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Walker
New Oceans
John Duffy
Charlie Bush
Common Street
Duffy
South
Mississippi
Tom Duffy
New Orleans
Pat Duffy
New York
Bush
John L. Sullivan
Kilrain
Sullivan
Pass Christian
Gulf Coast
Ike
Cattle Lost Overboard In Storm King Voyage
The British steamer Storm King arriving at Dundee from Montreal with 630 cattle suffered heavy seas and poor deck construction. Ventilators closed and hatches battened down caused cattle to suffocate. Deck stalls tore loose and 152 head were lost with others injured and euthanized to end their suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxponx
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Dundee
Montreal
Excursion to Bradford for W C T U convention trip
October excursion via P W Ry offers round trip Bradford tickets at 6.24 dollars good through October 24. Train departs at 7 40 A M city time and arrives Bradford at 7 25 P M.
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P. & W. Ry. Bescent
Bradford
Alleghesy
Valley Railroad
Suodar
Aire
Union Station
Pittsburg
Nerivin T Binttalo
Oa. m
Sachs & Bm
Kltianning
Pierburn
Eral
Fur Capes Immense Assortment at Rosenbaum Co
Immense assortment of fur capes advertised from 338 to 50 dollars at Rosenbaum & Co. Shoppers urged to visit the store for a wide selection and competitive pricing.
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Rosenbaum & Co
Oil Producers' Protective Assoc Holds Closed Meeting
The Oil Producers' Protective Association met in Franklin with about 100 delegates from New York to West Virginia. Prominent attendees include David Kirk J W Scott H Cooper P M Shannon of Pittsburg and T W Phillips of New Castle. The aim is to unite independent refiners against Standard Oil to gain shipment rebates and strengthen their position, with guards at doors as proceedings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Oil Producers’ Protective Association
New York
West Virginia
David Kirk
J. W. Scott
H. Cooper
P. M. Shannon
Pittsburg
T. W. Phillips
New Castle
Standard Oil Company
Lew Emery
Bradford
J. W. Lee
McDonald field eyed as major bull amid scattered oil notes
Trading had modest action with mixed oil market items. Daily clearings reached 4 000 barrels while refining held steady. records show fluctuating open and close prices across various districts and certificates.
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Roker
Mooll
McDonald
Om Crry
National Transit Certificater
Glico
Petroleum
Sirota
Alizhely
Ivania Oil
Bienen
Cleveland
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Cupid
Supreme Court
Alege
Clay Hogan
Lacey Kegan
Nancy Hogan
Jokn P. Schofield
Phillips Scassirra
Francesco Amoroso
Day
People's Store
Fifth Avenua
Campbell & Ho
Ees Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
N. B
Busan
McDonald Field
Woodlaw Oil Company
J. BR. Gladden
Elliott No
Miller and Mercy Farms
Miller and Mercyr
Henry Fisher
Bizella
Mary Robb
Sam Sturgeon
Gabriel Walker
Whitmore
Gordon
Cir
Morgan Farm
Hutchinson
Mercy Farm
Gordon Sand
Mevey
Guffey
Mu Z & Co
Forest Oil Co
J. N. Neeley
Campbell Farm
Gartland & Feeley
LeRoy Lot
Oskdale Oil Company
Horfarm
Liggett & Harmoker
Toward
Wman, Dibert & Co
Johns Lot
Cook Lot
Gregg
Old Territory
American Natural Gas Company
Henry Williams
F. B. McMillan
F. X. Klein
R. M. Dickson
Kanawha Oil Company
Dickson
Indiana Township
M. V. Taylor
Cele Allison
Fidelity
Ireland & Hughes
A. V.A.R
Privorsburg
Corry Boilers
Washington
Butler
Corry
James M. Lambing
Corry, PA
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Standard Oil CO
Pittsburg, PA
Wheeling, W. Va
Standard Oi Co
Cumberland, Md
Altoona, Pa
Capital City Oil Co
Harrisburg, Pa
Ohio
Col. Duquesne Way
Eighth Street
Mylio Pittsburg, PA
Seasion
JAS. S.kirk & CO
Chicago
Phee
Bending
Bend
Wanamaker & Brown
Sixth St
Penn Ave
P. S
Whittier
Whittler
Gray
Gray Medicine Co
Buffalo
HOLT
Smithfield
Liberty
Doctors Lake
Alri Scientific
Okey
Penn
St. Pittaburg
Erie Medical CO
Buperlo
DR. HA
Fleming & Sons
Pee
Westers Kailwat
Clarion
Akron Aml
Roe Aes
Foxturg
Chamberlain
Pguwik
Brailroads
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York & Chicago Limited
Harrisiy
Philadelphia
Harethure
Aly
Atlantic Express
Harristy
P. U
Bait Limore
Misae
Har- P
Paceionia
New Yorker
Iistomers
Washington Mail Expres
Horoan
Harrisburg
Hide Lips
Aeneer AL
Eastern Express
Jersey
Ty. Johnstown
Rernuburg
Wivenanta Express
Derry
Borom
Sanday
Wilkinstorg Accom
Nao Ps
Brssacck
ML South-West Penn Railway
Uniontown
Lgonda
Mononganela Division
Monongahela City
Brownsville
Wiuleumae
Monongahela
Drarosbm Pecom
Elizabeth Accoin
Nis
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West Pennsylvania
Springdale
Fifth Avesue
Grieser
Pittsburgh Union Station
Ennsylvania Lines
Central Time
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Fort Wayne
Darart
Darran
Toledo
Derart
Erie
Youngtown
Answe
Desaxr
Basmeans
Youngstews Sk Nils
Auniva
Derant
Youngstown
Anaiv
Southwest System
Pan
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Cannel Seaoteanesie
Renee
N. m
Wheeling
Rab
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Joseph Wood
E. A
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Geoces Manager
Pasenger
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Philadelehia
Cumberland
Wateinlowtown
Conceneras
Samant
Mand
Cincinnati
St. Louis
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Newark
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Rsaturdy
Wey
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F Avenue
Wood Street
Wee J.T
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Lake Drep Company
Schedute A Ettecs Ene Fjeveland
Clactamatl
St. Wae
Suttalo
Porters
Salamanca
Bee Chartiers
S&sy
Esplen
Beechmont
Mansfeld
BR. R
New Haven
Ewe
West” Newton
Elizabeth, Marie
Belle Nore
Hs Roberts
Olive
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Shaw Son
Kington
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