Natcher Murder Trial Highlights Lee Testimony
The Lee murder case against William E. Lee for the shooting of John T. Natcher dominated Supreme Court arguments in Allegheny County. Testimony from Annie Natcher and doctors detailed wounds, while witnesses described Lee’s movements before and after the shots. Lee’s alleged threats and the dying deposition were central, as prosecutors and defense argued over motive and opportunity amid a crowded courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natcher
Lee
Allegheny County
Supreme Court
Suing the West Penn for Damages Over Train Wreck
Suits filed against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company operators of the West Penn seek damages for injuries from a derailment and overturning express train. Plaintiffs include Henry and Barbara Dempka, John and Anna Ment, Catharine Kiefer, H. T. Rowley, General Thomas A. Howley, and B. W. Wachter. The derailment blamed a rotten stringer and decayed wood causing rail failure and ditching the train. multiple other suits are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
West Penn Railroad
Henry
Barbara Dempka
John
Anna C. Mentex
Catharine Kiefer
H. T. Rowley
Thomas A. Howley
B. W. Wachter
Riot trial in Magee court names Fox Churchill Driscoll and Thomas
In Judge Magee's Criminal Court branch Joseph Fox EK Churchill T Driscoll and David Thomas face riot charges. Officer Feeples arrested Churchill on Fourteenth Street for disorderly conduct. a crowd formed with Burns Bar Dbaudh and Meterar aiding, leading to a clash and injuries among prisoners and bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magee
The
Criminal Court
Joseph Fox
EK. Churchill
T. Driscoll
David Thomas
Feeples
Churchill
Fourternth Street
Oers Burns
Bar Dbaudh
Meterar
Peeples
Bart
Thomas
Baer
To-Day's Trial List Criminal Court Schedule
Commonwealth versus Charles Guether Frank Carroll Traiby Shaul Al Hendrickson Margie Sas Dean W F Hoater Robert eenranz Keliner Robert Soares are set for trials in the Criminal Court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
Charles Guether
Frank Carroll
Traby Shaul
al Hendrickson
Margie Sas Dean
W. F.hoater
Robert Eenranz Keliner
Robert Soares
Allegheny County Danes Hear Arguments On Wills And Trials
Arguments addressed in Allegheny County in appeals from Orphans Court and Common Pleas. Sentences discuss contested will of John Sullivan, alleged errors in multiple cases including Keystone Brewing Company contract action, ejectment against railroad land seizure, rent suit, and dismissed Supreme Court actions. Names include James Sullivan and J Walker & Co among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
James Sullivan
Orphans’ Court
John Sullivan
Sullivan
C. W. Barnes
Gumbert & Xt
Wallace Elliott & Co
Fran i. Hamka
Jegie Oliver
Rebecca McKinney
Robert P. Brown
Supreme Court
Barrows & Osborne
Canill
Common Pleas
W. F. Callner
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Hiterat
Commonwealth
William Hill
Jefferson County License Fight Ends in Dismissal
Justice Williams of the Supreme Court released a lengthy opinion on Marshall Knorr’s petition for mandamus to force Jefferson county judges to issue a malt liquor license. The court ruled that it retains no discretion after application review and dismissed the petition, upholding the license system framework dated May 14, 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Williams
Supreme Court
Marshall Knorr
Jefferson County
Krow
Subomer
Remonstrance Against Cornopolis Cemetery Charter
A remonstrance filed in the court opposes granting a charter to the Cornopolis Cemetery Company. The group, including Thomas F. Watson and others, argues the cemetery would harm public health and water supplies from local springs and wells. The case, by C. A. Cooper, will be before Common Pleas No. 1 judges soon.
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Cornopolis
Judges of Common Pleas No. 1
Courts Split Over Warner Estate Amid Pennsylvania Dispute
Supreme Court weighs Osburn and McCartney claims on Griswold Warner estate from 1870s with eight children. Pennsylvania venues favor McCartney for one ninth while Illinois courts back Osburns for equal division. Disagreement centers on timing and age of youngest, with other local cases and a new charter for Union Transfer and Trust Company noted alongside notices of fines and divorces.
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Supreme Court
James W. Osburn
Orphans’ Court
Griswold E. Warner
Judge Warner
Osburn
McCartney
Harry
McCartnney
Court of
Allegheny County
Illinois
Osburns
Pennsylvania
Grandmother Fights Adoption of Carrie Harlan in Court
Judges Browe Collier and Slagle heard arguments on the adoption of Carrie M. Harlan. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Harlan had separated and Mrs. Harlan traveled. during absence the child was in the care of the mother’s friends. The father sought to place the child with him. The grandmother opposed the adoption and requested guardianship. The case raises custody by reconciliation and guardianship concerns.
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Lee
Natcher
Mac
Henry der
Nateher
Nateler
Jobin Gannon, & Messenger
Holmes Company
Natcher’s
Hin Ggalg
Ang
Eves
Wood Street
Mr. Natcher
Alexander Floyd
Lea
Neteher
Second Avenue
Browe, Collier and Slagle
Carrie M. Harlan
H B Kunkle Reports Cure by Catarrh Institute
Mr H B Kunkle of Apollo, a West Penn Railroad foreman, suffered 18 years from catarrh of the stomach and liver disease with poor appetite, insomnia, and lung heaviness. After treatment at the Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute on Penn avenue he reports renewed appetite, better sleep, and a complete cure of all listed conditions.
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Apollo
West Penn Railroad
Penn Avenue
H. B. Runekle
P.M. Sodoto
Kabo Corsets Promise Breakage and Fit Guarantee
A historical advert touts Kabo corsets as unbreakable and non kinking for a year. The maker backs the claim and offers a money-back guarantee if any bone or the corset kinks within a year. If the wearer dislikes the fit after a week or two, a refund is offered. A primer on corsets is available at the store.
Old Man Leaves Wife in Divorced Contention
Testimony in the divorce case of Mrs. Caroline Herman against Emil Herman was filed by commissioner William M. Hall. Mrs. Herman, said to be 40 years old, resided at 36 Steuben Street in the Fourth Ward for years and testified about the marriage since 1881, including allegations of separation after disputes over a saloon and machinery in a shop.
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Jonx Davis
W. T. Hawes
L. Sussman
Mary Dous
Sever
Bundaeo
Willy Jane Atkinson
Albert Atkinson
Brown & Emery
Wilmerding
First National Bank of
Marine Steam Shovel Company
Thomas Carlin
Sona
Recorder's Office
Union Transfer and Trust Company of
Pittsburg
A. W. Aeis Jam Metosis
Ney
Edna Boas
Seite A. Pe Ae Rete Wardrop
Cage
John Walker
William M. Hall
Caroline Herman
Emil Herman
Scranton
Fragmented Local Notice Fragments Read Readable Heads
Local notice fragments mention debts and payments but lack context. The readable parts point to financial obligations, possible settlements, and timelines, with references to authorities and potential creditors. The text is incomplete and provides no clear names, places, or dates.
Wanama ker's Clothing Ad Promises Value and Quality
The advertisement asserts daily sales of boys clothing with all wool fabrics and fast colors. It highlights better suits, long wear, and money saved on purchases, claiming superior design and fair prices. Mothers are urged to judge value by quality and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker’s
Ladies Bargain Boots Offer At Reduced Prices
Ladies receive a bold footwear sale listing Curacao Kid Button Boots Goodyear welt Pebble Goat Button Boots and Bright Dongola boots in New York and Common Sense lasts. Prices range from $150 to $350 with claims of equal fit and durability to $250 $3 to $5 imported equivalents and a guaranteed sale.
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New York
Goodyear
We Carry Off the Pennant in Furnishing Goods
An advertisement touts a wide stock of Swe Fixings and novelties, promising low prices and a large selection. It highlights neckwear underwear footwear shirts collars cuffs gloves and related items as the steady choice for mass buyers.
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General Rowley
West Penn Road
Jefferson
William E. Lee
John T. Natcher
Messrs. Marshall
Elphinstone
Messrs. Burleigh
Porter
E. A. Montooth
Annie Natcher
Blystone
Homeopathic Hospital
C. P
Jobe EL McElroy
Lytle
Baees Ee
Ceer
L. C. McCormack
Mr. Hatcher
Joseph Mosier
Wiliam Cooper
Frank McCleary
Wood
West Penn
Metropolitan Hollower ‘Bank
State Supreme Court
Borsford’s
Yeager & A Re
Eral Street
Allegheny
Scott
H. B. Kunkle
N. Dubois
Dodge Co
L. R. McDowell
Damesburg
Brown
Mth Bt
Omahe
Price
CURA
Bec. Soap
Snc
Regolvent
Potter Debug and Chemical Corporation
Boston
Beecham
Carcaco Corset Co
Chicago
Caroline Herman Aske
Gion
Ase Se Seaver
G.d.simen’s
Ohio ST
Sandusky Street
WM. Grabowskey
the Metropole
Retabis Old Beali Ness
William Grabowsky
Penn Ave
Penn Building
Setiwsu
O. D. Lewis
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield
Ruben
Smithfield St
Altimore
Uioka
Washington, D.C
Haltimore
Philadelphia
Cumberland Bey
Connellsville
Uniontown
Mount Pleasant
Ashington
Wheeling
Cincinnati
St. Lot‘s
Newark
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Sessa
Uhienco
Ais
Fuladeiptie
Haluimore
Washington
San Cinnat
Sally
Havenne
John Jahn
Egheny Valley
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Pullznan Pitta
PY Anderson &T
David McUaegu
Gem
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Douglas & Mackie
Soc
Pisa Seale Geico
Federal Street
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C. Williams
A. Pres
Baltimore
Harrisburg
Kaufmanns
Smithfield Street
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Pullman
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Greensburg
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Akron
Toledo, Ke
Beller & Podnster
Wanamaker
Sixth Street and
Pearl Soap
Khehch’s
Cash and Credit House
Ninth Street
Kornblum
Th&co
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