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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1892

Page

4

Two Domestead Men Indicted for Unlawful Assemblage

The county notes a trial and indictment for unlawful assembly tied to a railroad collision. Charles H. Strain, engineer for the Pittsburg McKeesport and Youghingheny Railroad, was convicted of misdemeanor under the railroad assembly rules after a collision at West Newton. He testified he missed a following train and would not have pulled out if he had noticed. The case follows a prior Federal street disaster and ends with sentencing due the extreme penalty provision.

Charles H. Strom Starr Pennsylvania Company Federal Street Strain Pittsburg, McKeesport Youghingheny West Newton Chartiers G. Stewart Thomas Marshall Kt. F. Clever Burleigh J. 3 Huber Marshall MacClerg Ite Strsin Ohi

John Bleck’s Bad Record and Local Court Outcomes

John Bleck stands trial before Judge Kennedy on charges including larceny breaking and entering carrying concealed weapons and riotous shooting tied to a depot theft of 70 dollars and firing on Officer James Coen. Other defendants James Cunningham Hugh Harrington Effie Skinner face liquor license violations and larceny cases with workhouse sentences. A separate Pittsburgh area U S court action moves to dissolve an attachment against John Harrison, a striker previously arrested in 1877.

John Beck Kennedy Pittsburg McKeesport Youghingheny James Coen James Cunningham Duquesne Hugh Harrington Braddock Effie Skinner Maud Raymond Second Avenue William Briggs James Martin Andrew Patterson McClung Pennsylvania Company United States Court John Harrison Lehigh & Wailkesbarre Coal Company United States

Petition Seeks Guardianship Over Orphan’s Court Case

Adolph Peverman filed yesterday in the Orphan's Court a petition seeking guardianship. The action appears to concern a minor orphans' welfare guardian appointment and requests court oversight.

Adolph Peverman Orphan's Court

Removal of guardian Brant over Margaret and William King

The court moves to remove John Brant as guardian for Margaret and William J. King. Beverman and Philip Brant stand as Brant’s bondsmen in the amount of $4,000. The filing alleges Brant is a spendthrift with unsteady habits mismanaging the estate, risking damage to both estate and bondsmen if not removed.

John Brant Margaret William J. King Beverman Philip Brant Brant

Homesteaders Indicted in Unlawful Assembly Case

Grand jury returns first true bills in Home steal cases. Thomas Bowen and Edward Burke charged with unlawful assembly near Carnegie Steel works in Munhall on August 3. Other counts include assault, larceny by bailee, entering a building, and robb. Costs of certain cases are charged to aldermen prosecutors.

Thomas Bowen Edward Burke J. T. Miller Carnegie Steel Company Munhall Samuel Boyd James Boyd James Kane August Schaler Fred Miller Simon Kirshler Robert Aunagter David Davis Elizabeth Davis A. F. Griffith Louis Knapp Julia Knapp Kenry Mansch Steve McLaughlin John Patterson John Reckinger James Thompson Martin Weis Mary Wenzel William Gallagher Louis Johnston John Kirr George Hamilton W. N. Stable Nellie Watchorn A. M. Grabarceny Frank Thompson Charles Hildabidie Linle Albert Jon Marshall Grand Martha Hoefer J. A. Mellinger McKeesport J. Groetzmyer J. A. Donovan Itteburg Neil Quinn John Steele Annie Steele John Lond A. S Ludwig Joseph Ceris

Equity Gap Filed Over Six-Story Bloc In City

Helen M and Fannie H W Hamilton sue G H Bennett Bros and Kunkel Jordan alleging their three story building on Suithfeld Street near First Avenue could be endangered as Bennett Bros begin an eight story project on First Avenue. They seek an injunction to stop excavation that may damage the rear wall of the Hamilton property.

Helen M Fannie H W. Hamilton G. H. Bennett & Bros Kunkel & Jordan Suithfeld Street First Avenue Bennett & Gros Benonett & Bros Cleveland Flarrizyon Ifty Andrea Martin Gillet & CO Exchange Place Baltimore Janee Armstrong New York Monaco Scabin Judge Scalfe Comilla Quet Wash Harris Larned Kan James Thompson Mabel Welch Ameer Afghanistan Badakishan Derwas Wakham Kurdistan Wate L&nd Chile San Carlos the Hague Baron von Guebonow Andais Vallabares Herish Nation

Commonwealth v Barrity defendants named in criminal court case

Commonwealth vs Samuel Barrity and a long list of co defendants including C Rh Morris G W Shiver Robert Belt James Boggs Frank Goss F E Johnston John Kanseensensky Nicholas Kremer Teresa Levantz Wm Thomas Peter Newlin Wm Jones Enoch Jones Richard Woodson Darvid Madden D W Dowrkty Fangett Miller Edward Batley Thomas Guvenskie Liezie Sopp Quiver Reon W J Smith W W Stiver F L Addelbatte Thomas McCoorey Charles Van Moss Paul Dewmwig Eli Donoine James Lark Eugene Carroll James Connelly trick Fannech Revert Golden J Miller Charles Robbins Harry Wright Abraham Levy Michael McKeuna in a criminal court case.

Criminal Court — Commonwealth Samuel Barrity C. Rh. Morris G.W. Shiver Robert Belt James Boggs Frank Goss John Kanseensensky Nicholas Kremer Teresa Levantz Wm. Thomas Peter Newlin Wm. Jones Enoch Jones Richard Woodson Darvid Madden D. W. Dowrkty Fangett Miller Edward Batley Thomas Guvenskie Liezie Sopp Quiver Reon W. J. Smith W. W. Stiver F. L. Addelbatte Thomas McCoorey Charles van Moss Paul Dewmwig Eli Donoine James Lark Eugene Carroll James Connelly Trick Fannech Revert Golden J. & Miller Charles Robbins Harry Wright Abraham Levy Michael McKeuna

Local Church Charters Filed and Damages Suits Entered

A charter for the Francis Virginia Gladden African Methodist Church in Homwestend was granted yesterday. Applications for Bellevue A M E Zion Church charter filed. Hubert Schlom sued for damages in a personal injury case. Patrick Kligallon and Charlies Ale Quade sued for 5000 damages over an arrest on a charging without a license. Fisher, an ex soldier, licensed. Tre Wilson Snyder Manufacturing co sued McKeesport Light Co for 922,467 on a note. claim against Lraddock Electric Railway for 297 for materials. Executions issued against Western Manufacturing Company for 82077. Judgments granted in cases Bernhart Meinz v Dorothea Meinz and Lena Adler v David Adler. Deserlion alleged in both.

Francis Virginia Gladden M. EL Homwestend Bellevue A. M. EK. Zion Church C. Gorriren Miniwayy Sul Neninet Hubert Sclohm Evinder Parmen Piseer Patrick Kligallon Charlies Ale Quade Duquesne Boro Bernhart Meinz Dorothea Meinz Lena Adler David Adler Deserlion

Tariff Reform Cakes Stir Public Debate Says Review

The Derd branch of United States Baking Company gains favorable notice for its Tariff Reform Cakes aimed at relief for the hungry. Supporters praise Tariff Reform as a key campaign issue while critics remain skeptical of the confection’s political flavor.

Derd United States Baking Company

Carnegie linked Western works project in Superior Wisconsin

Authentic reports place a western branch of the Carnegie works near Superior Wisconsin with 1000 acres bought near Superior bay. H W Oliver of Pittsburgh is named as actual purchaser with Carnegie and Minnesota Iron connected, while Frick and Minnesota officials visit Mesaba mines to assess ore. Options on the land were arranged via Chicago agents amid secrecy.

West Sepstonn Wis Carnegie Works Superior Superior Bay KR. J. Wemyss Improvement Company H. W. Oliver Pittsburg Carnegie Company Minnesota Iron Company Homestead Oliver Carnegie H. G Frick Minnesota Company Mesaba Range Frick Agenta Chicago Winnipeg Road

WAE AMONG THE CHOCTAWS REPORTED VIOLENCE

A Denison correspondent reports 16 men killed by a mob of 28 Choctaw Indians targeting Green McCurtain the National Treasurer. Governor Jones rallies militia as authorities urge disbanding armed groups and surrender by noon. Indian agent Bennett to oversee peace talks and vote count at October Choctaw Council meeting.

Denison Tex Green McCurtain Joe Heek Bennett Choctaw Council

Train Crash Destroys Saloons After Signal Error

A westbound freight backing into an express wagon on Water Street caused the front car to break and the train split, crashing into saloons and storerooms. Brakeman Frank Obermaner and Richard Sharkey injured. Obermaner may not recover. The wagon driver escaped harm.

CrixcrxNati Water Street Frank Obermaner Richard Sharkey Obermaner

Keep Your House Clean Keep Your Body Healthy

A public health notice urges cleanliness with soap and water to prevent disease and suggests diet and exercise promote physical health while asking what will keep the mind at ease. It promises to tell readers the answer.

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad

An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a harmless cure for female complaints including ovarian issues uterine tumors and nervous debility. It claims benefits for kidney complaints and invites correspondence to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Mystery of the missing banknotes and a double betrayal

In Liverpool a merchant father loses £700 in notes to an unknown thief. Clues surface as a shell of blank paper with numbers, tracking to two clerks, Tom Hall and Richardson. Detective Bingley arrests Hall. later evidence points to Richardson, who is convicted while Hall is released and aided by the generous father.

Ques Crown Manchester Liverpool Oldham Bingley Vonless Thad Old Richardson Tom Hall Richardson Hall Hingley Dale Street Hane Liverpool Institute Richardson and Everett Meredith Nightshade The Leeds Nelson Henry Bury Lancashire Liverpol Rawlins Asleat Richardsons

Rosenbaum & Co Early Fall Novelties and Garments

Rosenbaum & Co presents early fall novelties in glorks and suits. The Clock and Suit Department bulges with advance designs from Old World and American makers. Ladies, misses, and children’s garments of all kinds fill the most comprehensive Smoky City stock yet.

America

Resler Jackets and Russian Blouse Coats Featured in New Styles

A catalog of ladies’ outerwear lists Resler jackets in plain and fur trim plus various fabrics such as Beavers Kerseys and English Homespuns with sizes 23 to 44 and prices $3.75 to $50. Russian Blouse Coats in Beaver Cheviots and Mixed Cloths offer belts and navy black tan gray options from $7.75. Long and short cloaks for Misses and Children include Gretchen coats and new cape hood or fur trimmed markets with prices from $2.50 up to premium selections.

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