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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1889

Page

8

No More Licenses in Quarter Sessions Court

Applications for retail licenses were refused in the Quarter Sessions Court. Judge White and Judge Magee read opinions explaining why hearings would not be reopened. White defended the decision as necessary and noted public sentiment favored not expanding licenses. Also reported are trials and a $1,000 damages verdict against the Pennsylvania Company for a ticket dispute.

Quarter Sessions Court White Magee Supreme Court Criminal Court Ewing Shenibure

A DUDE'S RETIREMENT

In Criminal Court yesterday Dude Clair and Jerre Mahoney were convicted of aggravated assault and battery on Raphael Clarion with a blackjack. Clair received four years and two years to the penitentiary. Tawes Thomas pleaded guilty to larceny of shoes from John D. Scott and got six months. Lawrence Lozini was convicted of assault on his wife and remanded for mercy. Elouira Ashton was convicted of dress larceny and sent ten days to the workhouse. Several others pleaded guilty to larceny and related offenses.

Dude Clair Jerre Mahoney Raphael Clarion Tawes Thomas John D. Scott William Hastings William Brandy Lethea Kinner Lydis C. Baldridge Lawrence Lozini Saddor Uar Iquorinar Glenfield Dare

Judge Clears Nelson in Bankruptcy Suspend of Old Debts

Judge Slagle rules in equity suit that William Nelson is freed from prior debts after Blackburn & Nelson bankruptcy proceedings. The decision bars William Gaffy from levying execution for 12 444 against Nelson but refuses to enjoin the Sheriff as a court officer. Proceedings revive old judgment in Westmoreland, notice issued to Sheriff in Allegheny, and default judgment against Nelson stands voided by discharge.

Westmoreland County United States Blackmore & Nelson Goffy Nelson Allegheny County Aity Slagie Bolmner

True bill against Beltz Hoover constable for extortion

Grand jury returned a true bill against Samuel Morgan constable of Beltz Hoover borough for extortion and misdemeanor in office. He allegedly pressed settlements by threatening formal inform ations for sums. Other true bills include Glackson Joby Nelson John Slemmet Win Wilson Mantel Ko Ward cruelty to children assault and battery Nettie Wagner oulanuce Wim Kobler M Oberbelman Clara Slide Swolman and others. Several bills were ignored. Trial lists cover multiple common pleas and constitutional matters with numerous party names and cases listed.

Samuel Morgan Beltzhoover Morgan Glackson Joby Nelson John Slemmet Win Wilson Mantel Ko Ward Nettie Wagner Oulanuce Wim. Kobler M. Oberbelman Clara ‘Slide Swolman Joseph Sterne George Dorwort John Wiliams Joseph Miner Edward Cook Ella A. Lewis John Winning Albert Jones Michael O'Donnell A. Cook Aoe Samuel B. Gloverbelman

Jury verdict in mechanics lien case of Mitchell and Fahey

The jury delivered a verdict for the plaintiff in the action on a mechanics lien against Charles H. Jerome, owner, and C. Ruffoer, contractor. The amount awarded was six thousand dollars.

Mitchell and Fahey Charles H. Jerome and & C. Ruffoer

Funeral held for Frederick W. Gesswein in Brooklyn

Frederick W. Gesswein, shot last Friday by inventor Christian J. Deyhle, is buried at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Brooklyn. Deyhle’s counsel Michael C. Gross says Deyhle is consumptive, carried a pistol 11 years, and insists the shooting was not intentional. Deyhle’s daughters arrive from Philadelphia and visit the Tombs where he meets one in tears.

New Youk Frederick W. Gesswein Christian J. Deshle St. Peter's Lutheran Church Bedford Avenue Brooklyn Deyhle Michael C. Gross Philadelphia Gross Devhle New York Gesswein Ein

Elizabeth Russell Sues James A Bradley for Damages

Elizabeth Russell of Elizabeth New Jersey files a 25000 damages suit against James A Bradley founder of Asbury Park for false imprisonment. The case set for next month in United States Court New York before Judge Shipman. Russell previously ran a pharmacy at Asbury Park and Bradley accused her of selling whisky without license.

Elizabeth N. J Elizabeth BR. Russell James A. Bradley Asbury Park Shipman United States New York Russell Bradley

Bishop Fowler warns ten years of Chinese policy blood price

Rev Charles H Fowler D D San Francisco Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church urges ministers that America will pay for its anti Chinese laws with American blood within a decade. He cites treaties, China’s rising power, and cites missionary observations from his world trip.

America China Chicago Charles H. Fowler San Francisco Methodist Episcopal Church Fowler Melica Cristian

Sailors from Garston Rescued After Ocean Ordeal

The Wainui brought Captain Davies and crew from Sydney, N S W, to Auckland after twenty two days in an open boat with no food or water. They faced death decisions but sighting Wallis Land led to rescue by natives and a mission boat to Tonga.

Auckland Wainui Garston Davies Sydney N. W San Francisco Wallis Tonga

Two Indictments in Conspiracy and Larceny Case

Grand jury in New York examined witnesses in the Eva Hamilton case and returned two indictments. One accuses Eva Hamilton, Mrs Swinton, and Josh Mann of conspiracy and grand larceny. Indictments sent to Part 1 General Sessions. Swinton and Mann may plead. Inspector Byrnes testified.

New Yor Hamilton Swinton Josh Mann Eva Hamilton

Malietos A King Again Restoration in Samon

Latest advices from Samos report Malietos quietly restored to power and with Matsais they'll stay on Manon until Berlin conference decisions are confirmed. The German Consul at Apia told Tamasese Germany cannot support any party on the island.

Auckland Samos Malietos Matsais Manon Berlin Apia Tamasese Germany

Thomas Iron Company rejects 3.5 million bid in New York

Stockholders refuse to accept a 3.5 million offer for the Thomas Iron Company property, arguing the price should be about a million dollars higher. Separately in Soria, officials say Bulgaria will proclaim independence on Friday.

New York Thomas Iron Company Soria Bulgaria

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