In Town and About May 18 Forgery Case and Calamity
A chaotic Friday to Saturday court session featured a forgery trial with a prisoner seen wearing a gold headed cane and spectacles, testimony placing him in Pittsburgh on the alleged date. The jury remained deadlocked and a new trial seems likely. Also covered are a father’s suit for a daughter’s control, a larceny motion, a wedding misadventure with a horse drawn chaos, and assorted local notices and social commentary.
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State of
Ohio
James Stevenson
Messrs. Moodey and Spencer
Jefferson
Pittsburgh
Local Market Prices and Trade Notes From Journal Office
Prices for corn, lard, molasses, sugar, and salt goods are listed with daily ranges. The report notes firm bacon values, scarce dried fruit, and steady flour and grain movements, with wheat at 1.00 or higher and corn around 50 cents per bushel. Coffee sells 14 to 16 cents per pound as demand remains strong and store sales continue.
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Steubengil
Rei
Gratz
Hearrel
Timothy
Druy
Theery
Steam versus Steam on a Wheeling Steamboat
A Sunday incident aboard the steamer Wyo ming ended with a passenger attempting a daring chase clutching a carpet bag and boots as the vessel steamed away. With about 250 pounds of steam per square inch, the man leaped and seemed to gain on the boat, prompting a debate yesterday over which arrived first the steamer or the intruder.
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Wyoming
Wheeling
Offender Brought Before Mayor After Fight Night
An offender appeared before the Mayor yesterday morning for causing a disturbance during the previous night. Reports describe the incident as a tense, crowded scene with officers mediating a quick resolution.
Witty quip on local lawyers sparks courtroom chatter
A sharp remark divides attendees as speakers compare two kinds of lawyers in the city. One group runs a paying practice while the other is accused of not paying. The exchange echoes through the meeting, drawing reactions from nearby attorneys and residents.
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Itts. Com
Newlywed Couple Deny Spiritual Excitement After Run Off
The recently married pair, returning from a pleasure excursion last Sunday, deny being spiritually excited during a reported run off. Their confidant, cited as reliable, attests they were sober, and the couple expresses satisfaction and a public apology.
New Hotel Planned in Wheel ing by Joint Stock Company
A large new hotel of substantial size and appearance is set to rise in Wheel ing by a joint stock company. The project is welcomed as needed for public convenience in a town with few good hotels and worthy landlords.
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Washington
Wheeling
Steubenville
Calmed San Francisco Prosperity Hint From New York Letter
A New York Evening Post letter from San Francisco predicts a sixty day burst of activity ending in a market crash. It describes a bustling town soon to face widespread business failures, bankruptcies, and falling rents as merchants retreat to the mines.
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Caumorsta
New York Evening Post
San Francisco
New England
Burcreary and AtTemMprep Svicior Night Burglary
A millinery shop on Seventh Street in Pittsburgh was entered and a woman robbed of all her money. Distressed, she attempted laudanum but a doctor saved her with a stomach pump. The Post hopes the burglar is caught and punished.
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Seventh St
Pittsburgh
Post
Mra
Ciba Dykeman
Balleton Spa
Saratoea Co
Kr. Hubbard
Stamford
PS Idea
Merchant
Attics
Wyoming Co
Brant
Eeleteos
Death of Thomas J. Morgan Secretary of American Legation
Thomas J. Morgan of Washington Pennsylvania, secretary of the American Legation at Rio de Janeiro, died recently of yellow fever in that city. He was a brother of Gen Andrew Jackson Morgan formerly of this city.
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Thos. J. Morgan
Washington Pa
Rio
Mr. M
Andrew Jackson Morgan
Wedding of Miss Amanda M. to Roer Roser SraAtp Jett Co
On Wednesday morning Rev T M E r win officiated the ceremony in this city. The wedding cake from J Wilde's bakery drew attention as guests expressed delight at the union. A reading and song were offered praising the couple and wishing them happiness and peace in their new home. On Sunday evening Br Hoagland Mr Charles Brown and Chapman, all residents of the city, were present.
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Oen Parmartck
Erin
Wintersville
Market Street
Besiium
Parnassus
Lathrick
Winthrop
Congress
United States
Pyrrhus
Epirus
Cineas
Italy
Sicily
Africa
Selious
Texas
Mexico
Cuba
Esop
T. M.erwin
Roser
Jett Co
Misa
Amanda M
Ausanns
J. Wilde
Robert
Ai ‘Ely
Siessimes
Br. S. Hoagland
Charles Brown
Chapman
Mayle
Brant
Ohio General Assembly reenacts chancery injunction and witness rules
The act reenacts provisions allowing judges to issue injunctions and appoint receivers in chancery, with notice to adverse parties. It also broadens when witnesses may be examined, permits deposition rules, and sets effective date. The bill preserves supreme court powers and specifies usury definitions for bank paper with time discounts.
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General Assembly
Ohva
Court of Common Pleas
Anpreime Court
Superior and Commercial Courts
Cincinnal
Superior Court of
Cleveland
Sis Sion
Supreme Court
Ohio
House of Representatives
Charles
Convers
Senate
Woo Siail
Levetatore Worgys
Oka
Behal
Tainor
Guardan
Guarditos
Bern
Benjamin Foleiter
House of Representatieves
Cllahlks
UN Vera
Marek JL
Tu Mion
Snall
Lis
Steeh
Peel
Psu
Liuis
James F Leter
C. Convers
Marca
Aviaron
Oprrier
CILAS
A. Kerby
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Prospectus
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Asa Postval
Commercial and Family
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The
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MEAY
Hon
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J. T. Lesute
Jxo. Cook
Associates
S. D. Hester
John Evans
John Powell
Daugher
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Arramis
Boston Traveller
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House of Ward & Co
Frank Ward
PEN and Scissors
Lupta Jang Patrson
Jane Swissutta
Emerald Isle
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Webster
Boson Mail
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American Expositor
Mount Vernon
John A. Reed
Erwin H. Nevin
Washington Monument
University of Pennsylvania
Missina
Springfield
Mass
Burstxa Prairies
St. Paul
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Reg
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Pacific Rail Road
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Hector
Boston
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N. York Tribune
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Itrom
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California
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Massachusetts
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Watertown
Mrcmean
Detroit
Michigan
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Burnet House
Sandy Last
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Barker
Patterson
St Cine
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Concord
Mary
Steummer
Missonary Society
General Committee
New York
Durbin
Wilson Shannon
Mr. Munford
France
Earl of Shaftsbury
America
Maine
Prank Road Dinitoexn
Waterville
Utica Plank Road Company
Norton
St. Louis
Alex. Norton
D! Leubenville
Professor Caldwell
Dickinson College
Great and Small
Steube
Pitepsborg
Jefferson County
Anon Allen
Jeffers
Brol Rallantry
Oi. Tarrison
Subal
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Byrne
Breandretin
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Wallace Atrange
W. Palmer
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Richmond
M. Thompson
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Katisiodine
Meierborne
Kate’s
Cincians
A. L. Frazer
Laws OF
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Charles Oscomers
Marrob
Benjamin FL. Leiter
House of
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Harles Co Convers
Benjamin F. Leiter
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Luis
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Iiterest
Willie
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Benjamin F. Leite
House of Representatioes
Charles C. Conyers
Charles C. Convers
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Marke Pebearne Mey
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Coer & Baylie
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Buffalo
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G. C. Vaughn
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T. S. Hegning
J.C. Crble
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Hurison Co. U
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St.Clair Street
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Tudor Botton
Vront
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J. B. Hasxin
Rome
Oneida Co
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Soniula
Maron
Thomas Williass
Ph. Cians
Haskin
Orr
Bissell & Leonard
Rome Centre
Smgy
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West-Re
J.C. Cable & Co
John McUllough & Loost
Kerr & Matthews
Mouns Pleasant
Ieaut & Co
Broadway
Nework
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