Trials Begin Over Bloomfield Stabbing Murder on July Fourth
The trial of Joseph and Angelo Zappe for the murder of Frank Helmstetter in Bloomfield started in Criminal Court before Judge Kennedy. Indicted with them are Annie and Mary Zappe, Wm. Reardon, Hannah Reardon, and Joseph Mulvaney, with prosecution by District Attorney Burleigh and defense by Braddock and McGary. Witnesses include Dr. Kirk and William Oxler as the case proceeds toward a verdict amid a neighborly quarrel narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Angelo Zappe
Frank Helmstetter
Bloomfield
Kennedy
Annie
Mary Zappe
Wm. Reardon
Hannah Reardon
Joseph Mulvaney
Burleigh
J. R. Braddock
W. H. McGary
Three New Divorce Suits Reported In Local Court
Three divorce actions entered yesterday include Harriet E. Jarrett suing Andrew Jarrett over desertion. Harriet P Johnston accusing Richard Johnston of desertion. and Tillie Leech filing against Thompson Leech. Marriages cited: 1876, 1888, 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Ammon Broa
Harriet E. Jarrett
Andrew Jarrett
Jarrett
Southside
J. K. Durr
Henderson
Harriet P. Johnston
Richard RB
Johnston
Maxwell Sues Electric Railway for Damages
Eugene A Maxwell sues Pleasant Valley Electric Railway Company operating Observatory Hill Railway after a Perrysville avenue fall injuring him. Jury verdict previously set at 12000 dollars. Judge Magee offered a six thousand settlement to deny a new trial, Maxwell refused. court granted a new trial, now in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene A. Maxwell
Pleasant Valley Electric Railway Company
Observatory Hill
Magee
Maxwell
Perrysville Avenue
Damas
Court dockets list murder trial and civil suits
Commonwealth versus Joseph Zappa and others for murder and a long docket of Common Pleas cases including Scott vs Wernke, Cooper & Co versus Stacey, Moucer versus Brenven, and diverse tort and contract actions across multiple persons and firms listed in the court calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
Joseph Zappa
William Holmes
George Jackson
John Kiaxbor
Louis Johnson
Fred Miller
Steve McLaughlin
John Patterson
Rinehard Gress
Joseph Stauheltz
Fred Borchmne
James Kane
Thomas Kirkup
William Booth
D. D. Kelly
Mary E. King
John A. Krall
Louis Weaver
John Marshall
George Aver
Joan Beck
Joseph Hockinger
David Maiden
Robert Henry
George Hamilton
Annie Hirschken
William Scharra
Joseph Turner
CP. Carson
Albert Hallowell
William Latz
Adam Izel
Robert Middiemis
M. J. Foley
Patrick O'Brien
Patrick Variey
Common Pleas
Scott
Wernke
Mason
Vanilenbverg
Milligan
Levi
Crisewell
Freehold Bank
Spendler
Cook
Miller, Patterson & Co
S Shelby
Quinnett
Quinten
McPeak
Sleypter
Penman Suit Alleges Furnished Liquor Caused Fatal Accident
In a case before Judge Ewing Mrs Anna M Penman sues John McCullough for damages over the death of her husband Peter Penman. She claims that in December 1891 McCullough supplied liquor to a visibly intoxicated Penman at his home, and on the way home he fell from Becks Run bridge, dying three days later. They lived in Lower St Clair township. Elizabeth B Hook sues Pittsburg Traction Company for 1000 damages claiming a streetcar collision near the Oakland power house jolted her as it stopped suddenly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Penman
John McCullough
Peter Penman
Ewing
Penman
McCullough
Beck
Lower St. Clair Township
Elizabeth B. Hook
Pittsburg Traction Company
Pipotto
Oakland
Byrne
Eight Bells
Primrose and
Weet
Tiss Joy
Iteast
de Koven
Smith
Buffalo
Robin Slood
Marie Tempest
Hill
Pittsburg
Gus Haers
Cleveland
Aivin
Mariz
Hingtz
Mrr. Hartz
Prit
Anil Nasisce
Alvin Theater
Annie Myer
Hopper
Bell
Fred Frear
Pittsburgers
Grand Jury Dismisses Charges Against Several Individuals
The grand jury yesterday ignored the informations against Oliver and Routh and rejected 183 indictments against Sabillo and Sadora for false pretense in securing money from applicants. Other bills were ignored or true as listed, including cases of larceny, illegal liquor selling, and various assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Routh
Angelo Sabillo
Amido Sadora
Sabillo
Sadora
Martin W. Oliver
James Routh
James & B Rutan
Joseph Finklehor
Frank Russ
Alex Freeman
Annie Reno
Mary Herman
Alice Lee
Brig Bese Tard Weber
Katie McGuire
Elmer Se Jd
P. Rakestras
Julia Smith
Frank Morrison
Patrick Conoboy
Peter Madden
Maggie Ae Gay Christopher Livingston
Thomas Kinslow
Henry Rentz
A. J. Hall
Minor Offenders Convicted in County Workhouse Sentences
In Judge McClung's Criminal Court branch Henry Munsch was acquitted of assault and battery on Jacob Paltzer with costs divided. Joseph Moore pleaded guilty to larceny and received one year in the workhouse. Theressa Lenpartz paid 6 cents and costs for assault and battery. Peter Dore and John Eyles were fined 500 dollars each and sent to the workhouse. Dore for one year and Eyles for four months for illegal liquor selling. August Roelke faced malicious mischief charges with costs paid. laundrymen charged with embezzlement are on trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClung
Criminal Court
Henry Munsch
Jacob Paltzer
Joseph Moore
Theressa Lenpartz
Peter Dore
John Eyles
Andlle Pros
August Roelke
Naturalization Papers Filed by Two Applicants
Judgrh Slagle and Coliier yesterday started final papers for four applicants seeking naturalization. A verdict was returned for the defendant in F. H. Guffey vs C. Putcairn. Isabella Morton vs W. Hodge ended with $0 for the plaintiff in a water-renw case. A suit for damages over road grading changes proceeded for Mary H. Tassey vs Braddock township. Howard Morton vs C. A. Warmeastie ended with a verdict for the defendant over damages for a horse death. Erriz J. Attmy sued Constable Shoop and others for $1,000, claiming goods taken under a judgment. Clanta Laxiz sued August Sohnefer for $59 over alleged false arrest after perjury charges in a peace case. she was arrested but discharged at a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judgrh Slagle
Coliier
F. H. Guffey
C. Putcairn
Isabella Morton
W. Hodge
Mary H. Tassey
Braddock Township
Avenpier
Howard Morton
C. A. Warmeastie
Erriz J. Attmy
Constable J. H. Shoop
Samuel Ewart
William Burkey
Constable Shoop
Philip Aten
Clanta Laxiz
Kennedy
Exposition Showcases Black Patti Sisseretta Jones and Levy Band
At the exposition visitors enjoyed Mme. Sisseretta Jones the Black Patti and Levy's Band as top attractions yesterday and last night. The performances drew strong approval and high attendance. Levy's band and Blick Pate will perform until Saturday night only, prompting visitors to attend before the week ends. Jones sang Suwanee River to enthusiastic applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Sisseretta Jones
Black Patti
Levy
Pitteburg
Blick Pate
Bis
Jones
Suwanee River
Exhibition Draws Public Admiration for Superior Mirrors
The firm reports immense growth and facility expansion to meet demand for high grade mirrors. They offer wirrera in multiple sizes and forms, plain and fancy plate glass, door Teun, window glass, and zinss for architectural uses at moderate prices. Applications available at 41 to 47 Western avenue, Alleybeoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Avenue
Alleybeoy
Deantime Wire and Iron Display At Local Firm
Taylor and Dean showcase Deantime articles made of wire and light iron. The display includes graceful pieces and new iron manufactures such as fire escapes fences railings doors shutters bank vaults and garden and porch furniture. Visit the Marke street establishment for the latter items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor & Dean
Mirket Street
Marke Street
Heinz Company Exhibit Draws Crowds With Free Samples
Visitors in the south gallery enjoy free Heinz sauce and pickles as the firm showcases its own farms producing top quality ingredients. The crowd remains energetic while sampling the company’s delicacies across the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Heinz Company
South Gallery
Trethewey Manufacturing Chooses Brinton Site
The Trethewey Manufacturing Company of Pittsburg will erect large facilities on eight acres bought from East Pittsburg Improvement Company in Brinton Fa. The plan aims to move operations to Turtle Creek Valley and follows the Westinghouse Air Brake relocation to Wilmerding. Brinton offers freight, fuel, and water advantages amid a expected regional industrial boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trethewey Manufacturing Company
Pittsburg
East
Brinton
Braddock
Wilmerding
Pennsylvania
Financial notice from Cor Fourth Ave Capital
At 401 Smithfield Street, Cor Fourth Avenue Capital announces surplus of 75 000 dollars with deposits from 1 dollar and up. Interest at 4 percent is allowed. Amounts secured for the public with a capital stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Excursion Rates to Beaver County Fair Set by RR
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad offers round trip tickets from Pittsburg Youngstown and intermediate stations to Henver at a single fare. Tickets good for travel November 2 29 and December and valid for return until October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver County Fair
Pittsburg
Oil booms sweep Sistersville pool with high yields on both sides
In a busy day of southwest Ohio river oil activity, Sistersville and nearby West Virginia fields produced several strong wells. Notable taps include Captain Jones & Co on the McCoy farm and Island Oil on the Tuel property, with rates up to 60 barrels per hour on one side and strong gains elsewhere. Overall McDonald area output hovered near 20,000 barrels daily, as multiple rigs advanced and new sands were tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistersville Pool
Ohio River
Wheeling
Sistersville
Captain Jones & Co
J. P. McCoy
West Virginia
Sisteraville
Island Oil Company
Jacob Tuel
Ohio
Twitchell & Hershberger
Stewart Farm
Jones & Co
McCoy
Millers Run Oil Company
G. W. Henry
Chicago
McDonald
McDonald Fields
Greenlee & Forst
Marshall
Noblestown
Woodland Oil Company
Gladden Farm
Cabbage Farm
Gordon and Fourth
Crawford Farm
Greenland & Forst
Kirk
Meme Hollow
Willow Grove
Forest Oil Company
John McEwen
Gordon Canal
McClelland Farm
Oakdale
Stirling
Devonian Oil Company
W. BR
Robert Wallace
Meise Hollow
McDonald Field
Malarkey & Co
San Diz Company
L. Michael
Clinton Township
Seneca County
Strausbaugh
Eden Township
Hope Well
Theatrical Gossip From Local Theaters This Week
The season opens with selling crowds as Tar and Tartar and The Isle of Champagne headline at the Grand Opera House and Duquesne. Edwin Arden stars in The Eagle's Nest with strong audience turnout, while Yucca promises feats of strength at Eden Maseo next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Arden
Grand Opera House
Seans Rooxe
Isle of Champagne
Duquesne
Harry Davie
Eden Maseo
Hercules
McGeachy
Danziger
Oil market notes from London Antwerp trading era
The record covers a dull market session with October and December bids and asks, a single 1000 barrel barrel sale, and limited spot activity. It references Pennsylvania oil and Antwerp London trading during 1864 with muted closing activity and minor trans actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Antwerp
BRR
Exon Ng & Nk
Lima
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Helmstetter
Allegheny
Frederick Plobr
Lima Alley
Nesrdons
Reardon
Angelo
T. T. Kirk
Commonwealth
William Oxler
Heimstetter
Oxeler
Andrew C. Jarrett
To-Dap
Cummings
G. Mothen
Gregg
A. Espe
Adaline Kunza
G. W
B. B. Smith
Fidelity Tike
T. Co. Sarahd
Cameron
A. Crone
Gillespie
A.C
Meccollum
Warnet
Wagner
Ween
Foman
G. C
Kave
Jobs
Aner
Agner
County Workhouse
the Courts
the Conroy, Progh & Co
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Sistersville Wells
Garvin Pool
Maeder
Garvin
Fred Maeder
Snyder Oil Company
Lncy
Fred Macder
Milltown
Caldwell
Colgan
Hamill
Ganges
National Transit
Buckeye
Macksburg
Eureka
New York Transit
Southern Pipe Line
W. L. Mellon
Western and Atlantic Line Company
Tidewater
Comny
New York City
Joses
World’s Museum
Tate
Harry Williams
Academy
Tony Pastor
Maggie Cline
Dessie Bunelini
Pet
Jep Paody
Mr. Golden
Mr. Golden Himeslf
New England
Jed Prouty
Norzthe Junnier
Mr. Seabrooke
Joe Miller
Oty Joux Entecen
New York
Dramatic Mirror
Ejlsler
Pittsvarg
Youse
J. K. Exwert
McKeesport
Shaen
Taz Atkinson Comedy Company
Tifeates
California
Janne Elite Photo Gallery
Market Street
T. F. Grubbs
Water St
Well Supply CO
Water Street
Pittsburg, PA
Bain
The
Family Safeguard Oil
Elaine
Fitisburg, Pal
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ai Lydia E
Pinkham Med. CO
Livay Mase
JOS. Hyetive
DR. Mott
Ony
DE. Mott's Chem. CO
Jos. Fleming & Gon
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Po deSirm
Marston
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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Bee
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Draveshart
Elizabeth Accom
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Bi Butler
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Derast
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Fis
Washington
P.lane
Noticcor
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
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Pp. m
Pits Avenue
Union
Io Avenue
Union Station
Pittsburgh
Lee G
Pennsylvania Lines
Cae Ea Akan Sa
Tex
Joseph Wood
K. A. Ford
Pamenger Agen
Timore and Ohio Railroad
Cambertean
Tam
Washingeon
Pe Ao
Nikap Gen
All
Mt Cintte
Fae
Newark
Ae Ton
Wieckepass
Ip Transfer Company
Tcket
Filta Avenue
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J. T. Odell
Chas
Scull
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Llegheny Valley Railway
Union Nation
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Porsiaa
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Ulton
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Emienton
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Ercer
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Penburg
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Mer
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Testas
Mansield Mansfeld
Toll
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Wat Newton
New Haven
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Mon
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Sur
Omee
Emithfield Street
Pele Vera
Europe
MAX Schamberg & CO No
Smithfield At
White Star Line
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Krit
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Berlin
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Wedersday
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J. J. McOurmice
Switchfield St
Pittburg
iwitTra
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DEKEY
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State Line
Lo Oct
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OAK
State of Nebraska
State of
Doctor Whittier
Jenn Fittshoke
Pittabare
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Anton
Bundey
Whit Iiss
Pounavenue
Pittsbarz
Jeter
Pond Lily Company
Wid Finer Hicek
Devote Stich
Fleming & 508
Eodwk
Mall
van Arena
Weena
Felton St. Pittsburg
Ca.Zuoswill & Emtessons
Ait, von Mohl CO
Role Americas Agurts
Cincineatikis
Electric Best
Atien
Peneral
Wesret
Eran
Emret
Banden Electric
Broadway
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