Killian Testifies In Own Defense At Murder Trial
Alexander Killian took the stand to recount his version of events in a murder case. District Attorney Johnson signaled the prosecution would close its case as Mr. Marshall urged the jury to find Killian innocent, arguing the crime was willful deliberate and premeditated. Killian described a life of crime and police scrutiny, a penitentiary sentence at 18, ownership of a river skiff, meetings with Griffin, and a tainted chain of jewelry tied to the alleged offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Killian
Johnson
Mr. Marshall
Killian
Marshall
Philadelphia
Pittehure
Valley Camp
Valley Camp. About Thre Months Before This Killing Ibomerh
Grific
Acrom
Griffin
Javison
Pittsdare
Dela Tlenas
Hoger
Gre
Giratina
Ines
Sutchman
Negier
Stu
Theresa Teets
Ruana
Stan i
Kilian
Thomas M. Marshall, Jr
Porter
Dar
Pocketbook and cash dispute sparks larceny trial
A case before Judge White hinges on the ownership of a purse found by KR Atkinson of Jonestown. Hannah claims the money, Atkinson kept it and later handed the purse to another woman, who asserts it is hers. Atkinson faces larceny charges from Mrs Hannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
H. Atkinson
Jonestown
Sixth Avenue
Toberty Street
Hou
Mim
Hannah
Johmstown
Atkinson
Siwy
Folly
Hannan
Question of Cash Who Owns the Monkey in Court
Pauline Somerel was discharged after a trial over $2 allegedly taken from Frank Green who eloped with Somerel. Green testified the money was his, Somerel claimed it was hers. A perjury claim was raised against Green, and the disputed funds remain in the Clerk of Courts’ possession awaiting ownership ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodee Whites Ranch
Criminal Court
Pauline Somerel
Frank Green
Green
Mre Comerel
Trials and Judgments Across Chi and Pittsburg Courts
A sprawling docket covers Common Pleas cases and criminal calls including Foran et al v Evans, Ressier v Alletrny, Smart v Pillmans, Kroegher v McConway, and others. Also noted are a United States Court intervention debate between Rochester Railroad and Cameron Coal, and a series of verdicts and trials at Court House Buildings including larceny acquittal for W. J. McIver and civil actions in ejectment and rent disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Ressier
Smart
Same
Pillman
Wilson
Kroegher
McConway
Torley &Co
Bent Bros
Mauch
Karr
Lewix
Treel
City of
Pitsberg
Cuthbertson
Murray
Johnson & Co
Wallace & Cote
Carson
Chom
Tima
Commeonwrale
John Palatine
Peter Scheafer
Louis Johnston
Wiliam Musgrave
Henry Brown
Kate Sticks
H. Fressquan
Annie Senuifer
Alex
Steps
Tory
Griffin
Dennis Fenton
Jen Moore
Kate Howles
Ennice Levy
Judeph Levy
United States
Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad Company
P. T. Hughes
Central Trust Company
Cameron Coal and Iron Company
Rochester Railroad Company
Cameron Company
Hughes
Ladies In Meeting of Locomotive Engineers Auxiliary
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Locomotive Engineers Association met in secret at the Central Telephone Exchange Building Allegheny opened by grand president M Murdoch. Reports from last year were reviewed and further business discussed. an open session is set for this morning inviting wives of engineers who are not members. An 8 p.m. reception at Y M C A rooms is planned with the association and invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locomotive Engineers’ Association
Central Telephone Exchange
Allegheny
M~& Murdoch
Y. M
Association of Locomotive Engineers
Bad Weather Delays City Street Work
Chief Clerk J P Bincaman laments ongoing wet spell delaying needed street repairs. He notes three to four weeks of favorable weather are usually required to finish projects before winter, and contractors incur losses from the stoppage while crews double back on tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Bincaman
Department of Public Works
Mr. Bingcaman
Toby
Marriage License Issued at Home by Captain Heiber
Captain Heiber, clerk of the Marriage License Court, issued a license at his residence last evening after a couple urged delay free service. The ceremony occurred in a Monongahela parlor with Rev. Dr. E. P. Gown officiating. Groom J. H. McVunn of Green Bay, Wis., a school principal, and bride Ada Montgomery of Claysville, Pa., were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heiber
E. P. Gown
Third Press Bytenan
Monongahela
J. H. McVunn
Green Bay
Wis
Ada Montgomery
Claysville
MccConn
Captain Heiber
Call for a national conservatory of music proposed by Mr Brooks
Boston musician and director Mr Brooks arrived in the city on a flying visit. He said Pitsoure is needed for her push and go and the enterprising spirit of citizens could raise the city’s polarity by establishing a national conservatory of music to attract talent and students from afar, similar to the Hub’s institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooka
Boston
Brooks
Pitsoure
Conservatory of Music
Calf Sale Sparks Calamity On Montona Line
A calf sold to a butcher triggered a cow’s dash after her calf. She blocked a down grade coal train at Montona Railway causing a derailment. The train crew escaped injury. A railroad earnings report shows increased traffic and profits for 1889 nine months vs 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewine’s Mills
Montona
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicace
5. B. Liggett
Pennsylvania Compact
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Chi and Criminal Court
A. F. Pierce
Fannie J. Nobile
Margaret BR. Noble
Robert Fitzpatrick
A. L
Minnie Krapper
William and
Aiary Murray
Tral
Ewing
Enterprise Drill Company
Fairfield Oil and Gas Company
Horseord's
Pp. C. GC. C
Prrissvae Commbinattiox Clothine Company
Cor. Grant and Diswond Sts
the Court House
Iron City Brewing Co
Oratory
Snc
Arthur
Horace Greeley
Uast
Adam Smith
P. Fennell
Shandy Macaire
Division 2 Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ladies IN Meeting
West Penn Hospital Matters
West Penn Hospital
Denniston and
Ail
Tub B. McCleary
Fere
Miles
Jos
Fleming & Son's
Market St
Southside
Mic
Carson Street
Beale
Pittseereae
Thomas Vccaffrey
Butteretree
G. Stuckey
Oakland
McAllistex & Shelhlel
Sthaw
Atwood
Jacob Spahn
A. A. Rapfachel
Federal Street
McHridf
Market House
Fred H. Eggers
F. H. Eggers
Beaver
Perly M.glelm
Rebecca
T. RK. Murris
Preble
Millvale
W. Flocker
Grant Ave
Sharpsburg
C. Rellman
Mainst
THE
Pittsburg Dispatch
Smithfield
Onf
Conrad Hault
Sarah St
Ocit
Varher
John Fellinger
Butler St
Chippes
Atlantic Refining C O
Point
Amenayet
Bex
J. A. Show's & Sons
Freeport
Fittebure
Ocl
Fleishman Eco
Shenian Ave
ACKER
Richardi
Hartley Glass CO
Aretha
T. H
Lockbox St
Stevenson & Bec
Liberty St
E. S. Webb
Fifth Avenue
Perrysville
Grose
Fremont ST
Uniontown
Bayelteco
Forace CeNn
Tory Dictionary
H. Watts Wood
A. F. Sawhill
Federal At
P. J
Dispatch Office
Wee
Iron Or Steel Company
Sereitienet
Aureliast
Dunpeich
Washington Ave
Oel
Uggy
Phavton
H. Faust
Penn and
Shady Ave
Allegheny County
Henry A. Weavers CO
C. A
Box A
Ccli
Black & Baird
Fourth Avenue
H. Fresch
Jones
Federal St
Allerheny
Javeryone
H. Carter
Rankstown Ave
East Liberty
Pisnsion P
J. MH. Stevenson & CO
Ongreess ST
Frankles St
Oiceandry
Ourth
Fourth Ave
Elochs Ee
Fulton
H Herron
W. Bees
Beringer S
C. Beringer & Son
Wester Ave
Pevilllees Street
Eester
Arthur Street
Wyiin Ave
Baltensperger & Williams
Oli
Wood Ee* St
Elecant
W.c
WM. Petty & Co
Giinorest
Eighth Ward
Wylie Avenue
W. A. Heeeon
East End
Byes ST
Shadyside
Center Avenue
Euters
Charles Somers
Wood St
Penn Ave
Iellefield
Fifth Ave
Queen Anne
Baxter, Thompson
Bourth Ave
Negley Ave
End Avenue
Neaer Penn
Bath
Lack & Baud
Weyran
Sloan £ CO
Dickie A CO
Peno
Shady
Imen
Linden
W. c
Tree
Ummerlea ST
Ellsworth Avenue
Duquesne Electric Care
Aui
Frankstown Avenue
Orst Ciusa
Crabiles 80415
Evrr
Baxter, Thompson , CO
Gia Hon
Charles Some. & CO
Highland
Sosdy
W. A. Herron & Sens
S.A. Nickie
Penn and Shady
Biddle Ave
Wilkinsburg
CHA CO
Dé Wood St
Penn
Hastity
A. Dickie &Co
Penn and Shadrav
Attiu Ls Fra
Cable
A. Dickie £ CO
Penn and Shady Ares
E. E
St. Clair
W. A. Herron
Balto
Twenderh
Piptebure
Hesry G. Otto
Pitisburg
Lang Avenue
Mark Penn
Hlack & BA
Sherman Ave
Nd Ward
Alle¢gheny
Park
Hebecca St
He. J. H. Stevenson &Co
West Park
Buena Vista Street
Jackson
Fourhh Avenue
Ward
Baltenspergen
Williams
Attle Frame Howe
Harrison Ave
Wellings
Fort Wao
C. Beringer & 24
Lota
Pices Co
New Castle
M. F. Hipple & CO
Meer Street
Neam Friendship Svente
Amber Street
Baum Grove
Baird
Ella
Bloomford
Slateenth
Mellon
Great East End
Mellin
Rao
Choice St
Twenty Third Ward
Charles Somers & CO
Boquet Street
Keel Doyle &U
Homewood
W. A. Herron& Sons
Ats Street
Second Ward
Dgewood
ruFau
Ladrel Station
Eust. C. Behingeh & Son
Wrsu
Leming Park
Neville
Arles Somers
Routh Place
Wilmerding
SLOAN
Price
Wilpwood
Ieee
A. V
Nadine Park Scetalins
D. Wingenith
Juniata ST
Swissvale
Sloan &4Co
Ar Kach
A. V. RR
Sloan & CO
Oni
Wittish
Grant St
C. Beringer &Son
Nassus
Prac Coal
Monongalia
Marion
W. Va
Mononaka
Morgantown
T. W. Anderson
Franklin Co
Florida
Apalachicola
H. C. Graff
Akerles
Percival & Chapman
Grant St. Ool
Basa
Clarion
I's
Wolion
Shepard & CO
Eannette
Veo
Axter, Thompson & CO
Eweler's
Fox
P. Muster
Connellsville
Fayette Co
Pa Ochai
BES
FLAVE
Ur Alley
Ps Avenue
Beat
Peon
Charles Somesoo
Tid Wood St
Orse
J. W
P. WU
Letiere
Kensington
ANI Bullers
Harmes Machine Depot
First Ave
Joreia Fe Steel
Lino Sui Lacock
Tanducky Srsete
Sui
Porter Roe
Belo Saari Bridge
YOUNG
Parkway
Ravel
Leo Baxter
Thompson &Co
Allegheny Residences
Yermonth
Pleasant Valley Electric Cara
Black Baird
Fort Wayne
Fisher
Reo
Allegheny Parks
Tno
Coe
New York
Cedar Ave
Oell
Fieth Avexufe
W. H. Barnes
Dixmond St
Charles Grusklos
Southern Ave
Thirty-second Ward
Germania Savings Bank
Wood and Diamond Ste
Iséx10 PT
M. F. Hip
Pittsburg Petroleum, Stock and Metal Exchange
Coeareee Oi Noma
Pear Smithfield Pa 4
Petroleum, Stock and Metal Exchange
Aenee
United States Postoffics and Cours
Ee Ae
James 8. McKelvy
Hsunal— Hooks
Levi's UK
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Frank Bacon & CO
Smithfield Street
Dickson
Filth
Oolt
Arthur St. Byles
William C. Scott
Philadelphis
George UG. McMurtry
Elty
Righ Poy and
Meeesport and
Hellevernon Rail Company
Loneid Bei
Bank of Commerce
Tsburg
Pittsburg, McKeesport and Yourhighway Railroad Company
Johon Gees Sec'y
Neil
Phenix Glass Company
Pirts Et A
Siockholdess
Phenix Glass Co
Peer Dataine
Pitta
Fim Voice A M
Canital
E. P. Eebberts
Andrew Howard
Walnut Street
Henri Arup
Walnut
Pennsylvania
E. F. Hays
William Wigman
Thomas Miller
John H. Nusser
J. P. Schneider
South View
Baldwin
Thomas A. Noble
Wilmwerding
T. D. Evans
Lewis
Delaware Place
William Thaw
Richmond
Linden Avenue
Duquesne Traction
Hastings
Gettysburg
Wreu
Charleston-Kanawha
Great Kanawha River
Addison M. Scott
Gineer
WM. PF. Craighill
Fifth Avenue Investment
Ann Street
Jane
Bryson Street
Wightman Street
Joncaire Street
Schenley Park
Pitsburg
Bryxon Street
Wrightman Street
Eueenre Street
Schenley ‘Ark
Ealhrs Zm
Samen
Falpelity, Title and Trust CO
Garfield Ave
M. F. Hip: &Co
Fourth
Hubley Estate
Wallacest
Fidelity Title and Trust Co
California
River View
Vernor
SPW AC
John D. Bailey
Angeioneer
Henry Swindell
Federal St., Allegheny
Henry Auction Company
Oclés2 Auctioneers
Lawrence Bank
Court of Common Net Fidelity Title and Trust CO
Ocd
Action Sales
Smithson
Eisner Building
Fifth and
Wood Street
Omewood
Storer
Pierce
J.A. McKelvey
Billie Rand
Harry Hutchinson
Lula Hauntass
Willey Cotton
J.T. Rezan
Prince
August Cook
Belle Button
E. F. Rush
Dade
M- Header
Captain Jack
D. Gordon
Belle Wilks
Ed Wood
Dick W
Sam Wilean
Billy A. F. Tricky Joba
James G. W
C. Pender
W. J. Thubron
Huriije
Hertle Palmer
Equestrienne
Adnita
Colidren, Sc
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rand Opera House
Meroland Reed
GAP Opera Ne
Pauline Sta Aed ¢ Opera Co
Erminie
Roland Reed
Tenienht
Monroe & Rice
Bridget
Kiralfy
Arry Davis
Fifth Avenue Museume
Boy
Doors Ltd
M. Aulin
Arhy Williams
Penn Avenus
Gus Hill
ATTLE
Beech St
Irwin
Allegheny City
WM. Pendleton Gales
Texas
E. Sixth St
Austin
Ross
Jas. H. Raymond &Co
First National Bank
City National Bank
American National Bank
Provident Ntional Bank
Pexas
Austin,Tex
Teaa
Sulé-Uwr
Carnegie Library
Art
Academy of Sciences
Tursu
Barcain
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