Postoffice Burglar Sentenced to 13 Months in Penitentiary
Edward Galler, a Spring Hill ex postmaster, was found guilty of interfering with the U S mails and sentenced by Judge Buffington to 13 months in the penitentiary after admitting he abandoned the office amid small pay and defunct delivery. The judge urged reform and warned against bad conduct in confinement.
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Uncle Sam
Spring Hill
Galler
Spring
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffington
Congress
Criminal Court sentences handed down in McKeesport
Grace Brown of McKeesport pleaded guilty to concealing her child’s death and was sent 90 days to the workhouse. Orville Meredith fined 100 pounds and costs. Jacob Mosberger convicted of receiving stolen goods and found guilty on a larceny charge. Arthur Portzer pleaded guilty and received two years in the penitentiary. Other cases included James Jones two years, John Koerzdorfer 30 days, and Kate Carey fined with eight months to the workhouse for selling liquor without license and on Sunday.
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Grace Brown
McKeesport
Orville A. Meredith
Jacob Mosberger
E. B McClelland
Pittsburg
Bluff Street
Mosbercer
Arthur Portzer
James Jones
John Koerzdorfer
William Landgate
Christ Havcks
Dallas Ezers
J. B. A. Dawraine
Fritz Ruthcamp
Kate Carey
Chartiers
OUBC
Post Office Burglars Convicted in Federal Trial
The United States District Court jury found all but one defendant guilty on all counts of the indictment in post office robbery cases. Thomas Hughes was acquitted on the third and fourth counts relating to the Pleasantville robbery. Breen plans a motion for arrest of judgment and appeals will challenge certain evidentiary rulings. Judge Buffington will hear Breen’s argument next Tuesday. Coleman faces up to 25 years and Hughes up to 20.
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United States District Court
Thomas Hughes
Pleasantville
Hughes
Court of Appeals
Jarceny
Breen
Cook Hall
McCalmut
Buffington
McC
Sheriff Denies Irregularities In Lupowitz Sale
Sheriff McCleary filed answer to M Herzberg the Philadelphia attorney to set aside the sale of clothing dealer Lupowitzs effects. He states the sale conducted by Deputy Doyle was prompt with no bidder misled and all bidders could inspect ads and goods before bidding. The suit claims dissatisfaction but the sheriff says full value was obtained and bidders had opportunity to review items.
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McCleary
Philadelphia
M. Herzberg
M. Lupowitz
Sherif
John Doyle
Hersberg
Eight Supreme Court arguments heard on damages appeals
The Supreme Court heard eight cases yesterday including Pittsburg and Allegheny Bridge Co appeal over a $2,500 verdict for Martha Brown after a spike injury on May 28, 1890 and Martha C Holmes appeal for $3,500 after a crowd-car accident on Water Street in 1889. Other matters involved mechanics liens rent oil lease and property title disputes. US cases featured sentences for Woodbury post office robbery and unlawful distilling with fines and jail terms. A Grossman murder case was postponed due to jury panel lateness and a separate trial for Tenement officials over last summer’s Homestead incident will begin today.
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Supreme Court
Pittsburg and Allegheny Bridge Company
Judgment of Common Pleas Court No. 1
Martha W. Brown
Brown
James G. Fairfield
Matthew &. McClure
J. R. Houston
J. W. Cook
John Harberg
James Hay
Elisa J. Nesbit
Godfrey & Clark
W. F. Morgan & Co
William Loeffler
W. E Schmertz
James McKay
Rose A. Trainor
Grossman
Sams
Homestead
Court News From Commonwealth Opponents and Bar Admissions
Commonwealth case list includes murder charges against multiple defendants and names numerous individuals. Instances feature William A. Clank suing Daniel Geiger for damages over slavery, bar admissions for J B Henderson and C D Thompson, and verdicts in civil suits including Kate Eckert et al against Allegheny city over bridge damages and W H Heekman vs James F Ward for potatoes. United States District Court adjourns after a term with a high conviction rate and two ignored grand jury bills. river encroachment cases postponed to May.
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William A. Clank
Ian Daniel Geiger
J.B Hendensos
Kittanning
C. D. Thompson
Allegheny County
United States
William Merriman
J. H. Leyda
Allegheny
William Prescott
Kate Eckert
California
National Coal Company, Limited
Cutler & Co
Oil Comveny
South Fayette Parisoni
United States District Court
Clothiers Claim Top Spot With Dependable Suits
Step by step we reach the very top of our line as clothiers offering reliable clothing. We guarantee quality and repeat business proves our success with $10 suits at $15 and $12 suits at $18, inviting customers to compare and buy.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Union
Pittsburg
Eastwarekdaaty
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Washington
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Meine A. A
Arrisburg
Norton
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Peek-Dar Southwest Penn Railway
Uniontown
A Colored Preacher Flops More Singular to Say
Rev J W Crofton a leading Southern divine and former Republican figure in Tennessee says he will vote for Grover Cleveland and support the Democratic ticket. He cites opposition to the force bill and tariff and notes promises not kept by Harrison. He reports many colored people in Tennessee Georgia and Alabama ready to vote for Cleveland.
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Memphis
J. W. Crofton
South
Grover Cleveland
Crofton
Harrison
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Cleveland
Entire Family Perishes In Cleveland Fire At Central and Harriet
A disastrous blaze in a two story frame building at Central avenue and Harriet street near the Cleveland andburg Railroad crossing claimed the lives of four occupants a father, mother and two children. The lower portion of the structure was destroyed and the remaining family members were unable to escape.
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Cleveland
Central Avenue
Harriet Street
Cleveland and
Burg
James Shannon
John McGinty
Shannon
Tim
AncostuRa Burrrs Brighten Cheeks in Makeover Style
A quirky feature traces a cosmetic trend with rosy cheek highlights and playful names. The piece notes color techniques, social reactions, and lighthearted reception in the fashion scene.
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