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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1891

Page

4

Appeals Heard by Supreme Court in Varied Docket

Thirteen cases were argued yesterday in the Supreme Court. Topics include mechanics lien disputes involving Graff Bennett Co. and Jutte of Keystone Bridge, damages from ship collisions, estate distribution for Catherine Gee, and several garnishee and ejectment actions. Also noted are a liquor license case and telegram error damages from South Carolina to New York, with broader commentary on sealing profits and fleet activity.

Supreme Court J. H. Bailey Graff, Bennett & Co Decree of Common Pleas S Mill Charles Jutte Keystone Bridge Company Common Pleas No Arcuel Beaver Bridge Monongahela National Bank of Brownsville Catherine Gee Orphans’ Court Huyckensten & Co Va C. L. Willey TI Wrasse Citizens’ Trainion Company Common Pleas No. 1 Dai Plain J. C. Gearing and Wife J. Getty, Jr J. C. Hinnan James Walton Anit Arbuckles & Co. Ve. F. A Samuel Bing Bing Willey Wabble Western Union Telegraph Company Common Pleas No. 2 D. S. Tobin South Carolina New York Anna Hilands William Jenkins Common Pleas

Court actions cover criminal cases and divorces in year

In criminal court Judge Ewing and McClung acquitted Henry Lehman of malicious mischief but taxed costs. Patrick Connelly pleaded guilty to stealing a shirt and was sent to the workhouse for 30 days. Wilson Wiley convicted of stealing $50 and jailed six months. Gilbert Wilson convicted of entering Otillan Henger’s house with intent to felonize. John Miller acquitted of pointing firearms. M Geffen pleads guilty in the case of S Balkin, fined $100 and 30 days. Joseph Goodman acquitted. Benjamin Spangler acquitted. prosecutor pays costs. In U S District Court grand jury true bill against W H Dill for embezzling and altering accounts. £22,000 alleged. Paul Conrad and Louisiana State Lottery officers indicted for using United States mail in a lottery. Two divorce suits filed: George R Owings vs Emma Owings. C W Marsh vs E Maresh. dates of marriage and desertion noted.

Ewing and McCling Henry Lehman Joha Whitmore Patrick Connelly J. St. Fisher Wilson Wiley Annie Powell Wood Ran Gilbert Wilson Otillan Henger United States District Court W. H. Dill First National Bank Clearfield United States Dill Paul Conrad Louisiana State Lottery

Neighbor suit over drainage damages in Allegheny court

Henry McC Savage of 65 Taylor avenue Allegheny filed suit in Common Pleas Court yesterday against neighbors J L Meyers and M Mackin claiming $1,000 in damages to his property due to bad drainage on the defendants property.

Henry McC. Savage Taylor Avenue Allegheny Common Pleas J. L. Meyers M. Mackin

James Hageman Sues for 1000 Damages After Cable Car Collision

James Hageman filed a suit in Common Pleas Court seeking 1000 damages after his horse and wagon were struck by a Fifth avenue cable car on Tuesday October 14. The filing was made yesterday.

James Hageman Fifth Avenue Mit

Court Case Summary From Fragmented Docket List

A partial Common Pleas docket lists numerous names and defendants including Fryeberger Marke McMillan Cassett McGrew Mooks Rittko Addison Jawoski Inab el Hagre ONeill Mothutre Hoshach Maxie Yee Tang McD arland and others. Several cases name Sera Company Dan Chain Owen Manstein Roth Keller and Carnegie Natural Gas Company among the defendants or parties.

Criminal Court Commonwealth Henry Fryeberger W. P. Marke William McMillan Thomas Cassett John McGrew Phillip Mooks Beckie Rittko William Addison Fae Jawoski Jat Sence Inabel Othls Oneill Mary Mothutre Charles Hoshach Cunstee Maxie Yee Tang Lizzie McDarland Common Pleas No L—Wall_ ve Oe Canes Sera Company Rejotzmater Dan Chain Owen Manstein Roth Gleeson Fairfax Keller Et al Whesler Order of Solon McKelvy Snuser Mozerski MiMin Township Carnegie Natural Gas Company

Sealskins priced low as London market sinks

Sealing men in Victoria BC report weak demand as fall sales in London set prices at 57 shillings about 15 dollars. The market is overstocked and buyers deem 60 shillings excessive. Last year’s price stood at eighteen dollars. reports of large catches influence buyers and keep prices down.

London Victoria B. C Rei Sen

Cascade Glacier Report Sparks Washington Mineral Boom Potential

Prof W H Ruffner of Lexington Va tours Puget Sound region inspecting mineral wealth along the Cascade fringe. He notes new discoveries rival eastern riches and discusses a syndicate’s desire to invest in Silver Creek and upper Skagit mines based on his forthcoming report.

Washington State Toget Sound Seattle Wasa W. H. Ruffner Lexington Cascade Mountains Rainier Hotel Ruffner Puget Sound East Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway Washington Lake Shore Cascades Okanogan Raffner Silver Creek Upper Skagit Rofiner Cascade Skagit River Ceek Kuffner

Impressive Ceremonies for Rev Isaac Nicholson Bishop Nominee

In Philadelphia on Oct 28 the consecration of Rev Isaac Leo Nicholson 5 T D to the Milwaukee bishopric drew large crowds at St Marks Episcopal Church Locust Street. The service featured a 200 clergy turnout and 16 bishops escorting Nicholson with a formal enthronement planned for Milwaukee next month.

Philadelphia Isaac Leo Nicholson Milwaukee Episcopal Church of St. Marks Locust Street Sixteenth Episcopal Church Ing Grifton Fond du Lec Wis Nicholson

Merchants Protest Smuggling of Canadian Tailored Goods

Special Customs Inspector Sessions reports seizure of several lots of clothing valued at 401 dollars smuggled into Troy New York from Canada. He details a scheme by Canadian tailors with Troy and other New York customers, using agents to take orders and porters to pass goods duty free. Domestic tailors urge action to curb smuggling from Canada and Europe.

Washington Sessions Treasury Department Troy N. Y Canada New York Europe

Great Encampment Plan Set For Chicago World’s Fair

At the military men’s convention in Chicago the decision was made to hold a national encampment within 20 miles of the Exposition grounds during the 1883 World’s Fair from August 5 to 20. General Snowden of Pennsylvania moved the date and transportation provisions were settled with state adjutants appointed as liaisons to push congressional support and funding.

Chicago Exposition Grounds Groner

Brazilian Minister Dr Salvador de Mendonca Arrives in New York

New York reports Dr Salvador de Mendonca, Brazil’s minister to the United States, arriving by the Majestic from Liverpool. He served 18 years as Brazil’s Consul General in New York and was a delegate to the International American Conference in Washington, and helped negotiate the first reciprocity pact under the tariff act.

New York Salvador Dé Mendonca United States of Brazil Majestic Liverpool Mendonca Brazil Washington New Republic United States

Gail Borden Condensed Milk Promoted as Best Baby Nourishment

A brief note endorses Gail Borden condensed milk as the most successful and reliable option for infant nourishment. It urges readers to request this brand from their grocers, highlighting its wholesome quality and availability.

Our New War Ship Miantonomoh for Valparaiso Showdown

A bold plan to send the U S monitor Miantonomoh to Valparaiso to pressure Chile for justice follows talk of war over a sailors assault. Officials foresee a fleet of cruisers and torpedo ships massing in the South Pacific within 90 days if diplomacy fails.

Wasniyet Tor Italy Valparaiso Egan United States Congress Chile Misantonomoh Tracy Monitor Bor New York Arbor Secre Vallaiso South Pacific Philadelphia Kearsa Concord Admi Gherardi Atlanta Bennington Admi Walker Newark Boston South Atlantic Petrel New York Baltimore San Francisco Callao Yorktown Vantic Montevideo Thetis Ranger Mohican Esmeralda Brooklyn Navy Yard Navy Yard Atlantic Chicago Tompkinsville Kearsarge Kane Charlestown China Suez Canal South America Marrick Rogers

Gave Up The Chase The Honeymoon Ends In Tragedy

Edwin E. Marshall shot himself in a Chicago hotel amid a bitter feud with his wife after marriage in Denver in February. She fled to California then Chicago. she sought a divorce and support, while he pursued. A writ of ne exeat republica loomed as he died, leaving questions about his Navy status and the couple’s dispute.

Circano Edwin E. Marshall Denver Marshall United States Philadelphia United States Navy Washington Dineloons Chicago California Parker Marshal E. P. Smith

Blaine Land Improvement Co Offers Free Trains and Investment Prospect

Blaine based company promotes free daily trains and future investment options in the Onondaga Valley region. For maps price lists and full particulars call at 129 Fourth Avenue.

Onongahela Valley Fourth Avenue Blaine Land Improvement Co

Ivers & Pond Pianos Ad At Fifth Avenue Warerooms

Lacuyen and Schornberger announce Ivers & Pond pianos available at their warerooms 69 Fifth Avenue. Old instruments welcomed as exchanges.

Ivers & Pond Pianos Lacuyen & Schornberger Fifth Avenue

House-Robens Morning Dresses and Breakfast Jackets

Morning dresses and breakfast jackets offered by House-Robens at Panthers Jones store located at 29 Fifth Ave.

Panthers & Jones Fifth Ave

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tanker Dill Criminal Court Woek Divorce Suis Edmundson George R. Owings Emma Owings al Spintler C. W. Marsh E. Maresh Day Prof Ice Mountains Isaac Nicholson Merchant Tailors Miantonomoh Almirante Condell Almirante Lynch Cushing Almirante Cochrane France Maine Clvascet Abtao Chacabuco Estan O' Hi Pilcomayo Presidente Errasuriz Presidente Junta Harrison Straub Brewing Company Munich Straub Brewnie Co Main Street Liberty Avenue Tutt’s W. H. Tutt Tutt Tufts Pratt Wood Street Pittsurg Seen & Co Ac Street G. D. Simon’s Ohio Street Emerson Pianos Lechner & Schoen- Fink J. Henry Terheyden Smithfield Street Henry Terheyden Blaine THE Naulahka Cal York Ribbon Department Rosenbaum Forn H& Ward's Hopper Bros. & CO Pittsburg
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