Natcher's Slayer Trial in Allegheny Murder Case
William E. Lee faces first degree murder charges in the death of John T. Natcher with District Attorney Porter leading the prosecution. The trial in Criminal Court opened with Lee pleading not guilty, juror selection stretching into the afternoon as witnesses described Natcher's murder in detail.
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Willam E. Lee
John T. Natcher
White
Porter
Clarence Burleigh
Major E. A. Montooth
Thomas M. Marshall, Sr
Thomas M. Marshall, Jr
George Elphinstone
Lee
Thirtiens Ward
Burns
Charles Bowers
David Jones
James C. Cabbage
Charles McCormick
James A. Roon
F. A. Christ
James M. Bebout
Henry Hell
Michael Touin
Se Wealth
Borlegh
Natelier
Satcher
No. 117
Second Avenue
A. Bradley & Co
Central Station
Xateber
Omeopathic Hospital
Amicable Settlement Ends Traction Dispute Over Tracks
Citizens' Traction and Pleasant Valley Traction settle with Federal Street and Pleasant Valley Railway after Judge Stowe ordered re arguments. The agreement allows Pleasant Valley to lay new tracks while rights of way remain unsettled, and the injunction request is dismissed.
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Traction
Pleasant Valley
Street Railway Dispute Over Tracks On California Avenue
Attorney James Reed filed papers in the B Street Railway Company versus Federal Street and Pleasant Valley Street Railway Company suit seeking an injunction to stop tracks laid on California avenue. The case hinges on right of way from Observatory Hill Railway and whether it extended over the street, with the Observatory Hill line incorporated into the defendant company. The court took the papers without argument and adjourned.
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Allegheny Traction Company
Citizens’ Traction Company
Federal Street and
Pleasant Valley Railway Company
Stowe
Ava
Seventh Street
Penn Avenue
Sixth Street
Pleasant Valley Company
Citizens’ Company
All Traction Company
the Valley Company
Citigens’ Company
Up Belts 5
Sixth Avenue
Stan Traction Company
James Reed
Bstreet Railway Company
Pleasant Valley
Observanry Hill Railway
Criminal Court Case Against Multiple Defendants
Commonwealth proceedings list defendants including John Jaffy Charles Gunther Frank Carroll Joseph Fox Traby Schoul John Davis and others amid active court calendar. Proceedings involve routine arraignments and pretrial scheduling with officials present.
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Criminal Court—Commonwealth
John Jaffy
Charles Gunther
Frank Carroll
Joseph Fox
Traby Schoul
John Davis
Heater
Robert Clark
Supreme Court Opens Allegheny County Case List
The Supreme Court began work on Allegheny County cases including the Clark murder appeal from Greene County. Benjamin Clark, convicted of first degree murder, seeks reversal over a prior confession and other evidence. The docket also includes ejectment suits involving the old Fourth Presbyterian Church site in Pittsburgh and related church trust disputes.
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Supreme Court
Allegheny County
Benjamin Clark
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Greene County
Clark
William McCausland
Zach Taylor
Flliam
Pa Benjamin Jones
Ton A
Common Pleas
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Rensha and
Haines
Nintiffe
James Jones
Beaver
Zachary Taylor
William MacCausland
Taylor
George Clark
Rose
Bae Ee Haine
Justice Sterrett Affirms Liquor Conviction Appeals
A Pennsylvania justice upholds convictions for selling liquor without a license and rejects claims the act was unconstitutional. Jessie Baugham Abraham Schultz and James Sellers faced similar cases with appeals denied, citing intent to preserve preexisting liquor laws. The opinion notes license acceptance bound defendants to laws then in force, and explains the act of May 18 1857 as constitutional by title.
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Jessie Baugham
Abraham Schultz
Justice Sterrett
James Sellers
Mercer County
Willie Cline
EB. McDonald
Jade Sreret
James Clark
Bright
Polypathic Institute
Clark
Pts
Peanas
Lucy Furnace
Judge Paxson Commends Wholesale Liquor Laws to Legislature
In Jefferson county Supreme Court a writ of mandamus sought by Obed H. Nordstrom to compel Quarter Sessions to issue a wholesale liquor license was denied. Justice Paxson faulted the wholesale act for defects and urged the Legislature to address the law and its interpretation. The case highlights that eligibility requires current distiller status and notes conflicts with nearby collieries and bond issues.
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Supreme Court
Obed H. Nordstrom
Theophilus Wilson
J. W. Foust
Henry Trumen
Jefferson County
Nthe 7 Company
Justice Paxson de
Allerheny
Sonus Acne Ptm
Justice Paxson
Court of Quarter Sessions
Feta
Supreme Court Dumps Numerous Allegheny County Appeals
The court heard appeals from William McKendry and borough cases in Millvale over grade and street dimensions. Numerous Allegheny county appeals were dismissed including Pennsylvania Railroad Company Maria McFarland Higgins et al E. M. Triole and others, with motions in Elliott & Co. and Brown against McKinney.
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William McKendry
Common Pleas No
Elizabeth McKendry
Borough of
Millvale
Common Pleas
Evergreen Railway Company
Pittsburg and Northern Railway Company
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania Railroad Company Et al
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Western Insurance Company of Toronto
Pittsburg Boatyard Company
C. P. No
ES Nee Elliott & Co
Brown
McKinney
Supreme Court Reverses Bonnert Insurance Judgment
The Bonnert appeal involves a burned Pennsylvanian store loss of 1500 dollars with 1000 coverage. The Supreme Court reversed Jefferson County Court, faulting insurer for failure to pay within the six month policy limit and urging full good faith in settlement.
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J. W. Bonnert
Pennsylvania Insurance Company
Jefferson County Court
Supreme Court
Bonnert
Justice Paxson
Masons Company
Breaking ground for Brooklyn Tabernacle on Clinton Street
Telegram from Brooklyn reports the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Brooklyn Tabernacle on Clinton Street. Rev T De Witt Talmage delivers a faith focused address urging divine guidance from start to dedication and praising a kingdom of trees as symbolic of growth and righteousness.
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Brooklyn
Talmage
Dispatch
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Clinton Street
America
T. de Witt Talmage
New
Israel
We Mind Our Own Business Clothing Ad
An old advertising copy touts Wanamaker's all wool clothing for boys and suits that wear well. It promises fair prices and durable fabrics while boasting fast colors and quality that earns mothers trust as customers save money daily.
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Wanamaker’s
Ladies Footwear Sale Highlighting Curacoa Kid Boots
In New York and elsewhere these bargain boots offer flexible soles and sizes from 0 to 7 button styles. Prices claim to beat rival goods with claims of equal fit and durability, emphasizing Tampico goat leather and Goodyear stitching.
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New York
Goodyear
We Carry Off The Pennant In Furnishing Goods
Shop promotes a wide stock of Swe Fixings and novelties for Furnishings. It highlights low prices and large selection in Neckwear Underwear Footwear Shirts Collars Cuffs and Gloves for steady customers seeking value.
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John Wesley
Hugh Latimer
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Thio Medical Institute
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Pittsburg, Pa
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Seventh Avenue
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Fifth Avenue
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