Embezzlement case ends with acquittal after front office verdict
A Pittsburgh county court tried John R Murphy, John Glenn, Frank Donaldson, Henry Koroman and Samuel McClure for embezzlement over a “front office fund.” Judge McClung instructed the jury to acquit. verdict: not guilty with costs placed on prosecutor John McKirdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R Murphy
John Glenn
Frank Donaldson
Henry Koroman
Samuel McClure
McClung
John McKirdy
Burleigh
D. F. Patterson
J. Scott Ferguson
Elphinstone
Finance Committee of
Allegheny
Patterson
Commonwealth
Conny Controler Grier
Grier
Pearson
Wyman
James Hunter
Allegheny City
Ferguson
John Glean
Murphy
Glenn
Samuel Long
Dict
McClong
Sequittas
McKirdy
Woman Pleads Guilty In Malicious Mischief Case
Miss Annie Kirkland of Boston Pennsylvania admits throwing dead chickens through a store window after claiming the chickens were her own and Shannon poisoned them. She is fined five pounds and costs, unable to pay and jailed. Several other local cases follow with pleas, acquittals, and sentences in the CriminaI Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Criminal Court
Annie Kirkland
Boston
William Shannon
Shannon
George Took
North Versailles Township
H. B. Crawford
McCarty
Wm McAdams
Washington County
James Brooks
D. Chegaky
Wylie Avenue
Jacob Faunt
Harry Silgrist
James McNeally
Homestead
C. H. Stewart
Billy
Nolle
G. Hangstelfer
T. W. Gorman
Wm. G Stewart
Charles Ki
W. J. Pood
John E Parker
Fred Bertees
Samuel Reed
Wesley Woods
George Jones
Emma Pearson
David Hess
William Gererig
M. Helles
Perry Street
Allegheny
Mary Smelock
H. Levy
Abram Levy
McKeesport
Pleasant Ramsey
Lawrenceville
Lulu Ramsey
George Buchanan
Wm. Voess
Grand Jury Returns True Bills in Multiple Indictments
The grand jury yesterday returned true bills for assault and battery involving George Auer Pleas ant Ramsey L Barskey James Clark Robert Campbell Patrick Farrigan William Holmes Lizzie Johnston James Riley J R Smith Samuel Wright Edward Zimmer Thomas Conners Theresa Balkman Elia Henderson Michael Hatton Joseph Stanholtz aggravated assault and battery William Stimson Rynard Gross Robert Golden John Miller embezzlement Eugene Carroll James Connell Jacob Fount Stewart Reeder Effie Skinner Abraham Levy Charles Kobi Wright malicious mischief John im John Farrell D Gallagher embezzlement W T Brooks N Goldman Charies Hudds Co R Morris G W Shiner illegal liquor selling John Went. The ignored bills were entering a building with intent to commit a felony Henry Baker larceny W J Sullivan B Kress misdemeanor John Hostetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Auer
Pleasant Ramsey
L. Barskey
James Clark
Robert Campbell
Patrick Farrigan
Wiliam Holmes
Lizzie Johnston
James Riley
J. R. Smith
Samuel Wright
Edward Zimmer
Thomas Conners
Theresa Balkman
Elia Henderson
Michael Hatton
Joseph Stanholtz
Aggravated Resault
William Stimson
Rynard Gross
Robert Golden
John 3
Miller Sasceny
Re Buchanen
Eugene Carroll
James Connell
Jacob Fount
Stewart Reeder
Effie Skinner
Abraham Levy
Charles Kobi Wright
John Im
John Farrell
D. Gallagher
W. T. Brooks
N. Goldman
Charies Hudds, Co
R. Morris
G. W. Shiner
John Went
Henry Baker
W. J. Sullivan
B. Kress
John Hostetter
Damages Sought Over Alleged False Arrest in Oakdale Case
William A Kennedy sues Howard H McKnight for 5000 dollars claiming false arrest following a prior complaint before Squire Robb of Oakdale over alleged horse theft. Kennedy alleges McKnight urged the suit and cites a grand jury failure to indict. An arrest capias was issued for McKnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Kennedy
Howard H. McKnight
McKnight
Squire Robb
Oakdale
Kennedy
Saved by a Shave in the Mountains Hotel Nothing
Reggie Gascoigne, on leave from his regiment, pursues Edith Vavasour amid a troubled marriage. Their secret ends when a door handle turns, forcing a hasty retreat and leaving a scandalous memory in the palace of the Nothing Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reggie
Weill
Nothing
Noman’s Land
Gasco
Miss Vavasour
Edith
Mission to the bar ends with exam results unclear
Fragmentary report notes a mission to the bar with fourteen on pre and seventeen on final examination. The tank scene reportedly took several days, leaving details vague and unresolved.
Monongahela Bridge Company Wins Tax Case
Judge Collier ruled in favor of the Monongahela Bridge Company in Pittsburg over whether taxes apply to land along the Smithfield Street bridge on the Monongahela wharf. The court held the land necessary for bridge maintenance and not subject to taxation.
Wife Wealthy in McBain Divorce Case
In the Elinor McBain versus W. J. McBain divorce, the husband filed an answer denying her divorce and claiming a $15 weekly income. He states she has $5,000 yearly from tonde and stocks and mortgages, while he can only support himself with $15 weekly. Charitable bequests are noted in the Brady will probate filing, including $200 to the Little Sisters of the Poor and $400 to St Pauls Orphan Asylum. remainder to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Goodby
Leon
Reggie
Miss Vargasour
Elinor McBain
W. J. McBain
Thomas Brady
Fifth Ward
Allegheny
Little Sisters of the Poor of
St Paul's Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum
Pittsburg
Commonwealth v Stram et al in criminal court
A list of defendants including Charles Stram James Bogge Joseph Galusba uliss Fisher Patrick McCrory William Shumaker Daniel O Nea Jerry Cahill K V Murray C CG Lee Henry Palmer Frank Gross F E Johnston M Elliott PF Shay Joan Beck Pierce McCane M Michael Holiner Emma Sayner Abraham Levy Samuel Harvey Oscar White J W Ansel Lida John Kausensiy Charles Sainger Edward Kelly James Milligan James Nichola Matthew Baceler Theresa artz Thomas James Brigg James Martin A Patterson John Robb and others appear in a criminal court filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court — Commonwealth
Charles Stram
James Bogge
Joseph Galusbauliss Fisher
Patrick McCrory
William Shumaker
Daniel O'Neal
Jerry Cahill
K. V. Murray
C. CG. Lee
Henry Palmer
Frank Gross
F. E. Johnston
M. Elliott
PF. Shay
Joan Beck
Pierce McCane
M Michael Holiner
Emma Sayner
Abraham Levy
Samuel Harvey
Oscar White
J. W. Ansel
Lida
John Kausensiy
Charles Sainger
Edward Kelly
James’ Milligan
James Nichola
Matthew Baceler
Theresa Artz
M Thomas
James Brigg
James Martin
A. Patterson
John Robb
New Money For Veterans For Grand Army Encampment
An order from the Mint directs 100000 silver half dollars to be coined for Washington visitors during the Grand Army encampment. Large quantities of dimes and nickels, plus small denomination notes, will be produced to provide clean currency in exchange for worn and filthy money brought by guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasu Hindex
Mint
Leech
Bosbyshell
Philadelphia
Washington
Nobeker
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
New China
Treasury
Gas disaster claims three workers in Jersey City sewer basin
Sept 12 at the W Street Basin Jersey City three men died during sewer maintenance. Foreman Wolanski descended into a 12 foot deep basin and died after signaling for help. Thomas Kane died while attempting to rescue Wolanski, Edward McNally died shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Wolanski
Sladder
Thomas Kane
Volanski
Edward McNally
McNally
Good Cooking Tip Promotes Hagis Condensed Milk
Good cooking tip urges using Gail Borden Hagis Brand Condensed Milk for custards puddings and other desserts. Label directions indicate availability from grocers and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Borden
Picturesque West colored by mountains and flowers at fair
Artist John W Beatty describes western landscapes as rich in color. He notes Bad Lands North Dakota and mountains of Montana Idaho Wyoming Colorado Utah offer harmony of color and form. World’s Fair Art Building nears completion. artists urged to submit canvases within 60 days. Free corn and beans decree extended to Nov 30 with duties cut 75 percent through Jan 31, 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Great West
John W. Beatty
Far West
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
City
Mexico
Ailing Women Hear My Story of Pinkham’s Remedy
A Texas woman recounts severe symptoms from womb trouble and describes rapid relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims restored sleep appetite and improved health and urges others to have faith in the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rosenbaum & Co Advances Fall Cloaks and Suits
Rosenbaum and Co presents early fall novelties in cloaks and suits with a large department display. The Old World designers and American studios contribute many original styles in a wide range for ladies misses and children, with a growing comprehensive stock in the Smoky City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Winter Outerwear Options Versatile for All Sizes
A catalog of coats and jackets offered in various fabrics and trims. Heeler Jackets in plain or fur trim with wide size and length ranges priced from 3.75 to 50 dollars. Russian Blouse coats in Beaver Cheviot and Mixed Cloth with belts and navy or gray colors priced at 7.75. Children's Gretchen markets include capes hoods and fur trims from 2.50 up to premium options.
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Pet
Voldier
Abe
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Gascoigne
Lord Dontoohoo
Ion Osing
Pasa
Leeve
Edith Vavasour
Regaie Gasco
Rosabelle
Tillotson & Son
Porger
Ene
John K. Skelley
James Harding
John Malloy
F. Busch
Mr. Skelley
Harding
Oris
Dr D. Jayne
Day
W Street Basin
Sel
Vrepepeim
Zoellee
Sole M Ir
Rosenbaum & CO
Heeler
Vatican
Gene
Andes
Tex
Market St. Soli
M, May, Sons & CO
Sixth Ave
Murphy Bros. Co., Model Home Furnishers
Seventh ST
Liberty Street
Smithfield Street
Greenough Street
Gas Alley
Grant ST
Youghiogheny Coal Co., Ltd
T. S. Knap
Telepho
Youghiogheny
Chalfonte
Atlantic City, N. J
Roberts & Sons
California
G. Eisenbeis
HLP
Schwarts
Federal ST
Alezheny
Pitts, Photo-Engraving CO
Times Building
Telephone
H. &.C. F. Ahlers
Merchant Tailors
Smithfield
Trssa
Epps
Gocoa
Ham
London
England
Khluit
Sixth Street
BELL
Pitcairn
Valuos
Annie Wale
Josuru Houws & Co
Penn Avenue
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