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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1890

Page

8

Grant and Plumb Debate Pension Bill in Senate

Washington March 31 The dependent pension bill passes after debate on Plumbs amendment to remove arrears limits. Frye warns against broad pensions while Grant’s stance favors aiding distressed veterans but not able bodied men. Amendment defeated, bill advances with friction over cost and scope.

Washington Senate Plumb Berry Commissioner of Pensions House Committee On Pensions Frye Democratic Party Republican Party Henley Plumes Yeas Allison Ingalls Manderson Mitchell Quay Sherman Turple Voorhees Hurst Higgins Hoare Arkansas John Nevada Kenna Mc Moody Orrill Pasco Payne

Mrs Brunot fights tear down of partition wall by Dalzell

Mary A H Brunot president of the Women’s Christian Association sues John Dalzell in equity to stop tearing down the partition wall between the association’s Temporary Home for Destitute Women on Penn avenue and Dalzell’s site. The three story brick building fears the eight story expansion will take more ground and damage the property. An injunction is sought to restrain further encroachment beyond the wall’s current footprint.

Mary A. H. Brunot Women’s Christian Association John Dalzell Dalzell Penn Avenue Charles Hofman Mr. Dalzell

Navigation Company Sues Over Rock and Dam No 7

In United States courts the Navigation Company declares against Monongahela Navigation Co over rock and dam No 7. The government seeks possession without payment of compensation. Judge Acheron ordered Martin Wendel removed to West Virginia for selling Aquor without a license. Little Acme custody discharged. Assistant U S Attorney Alcorn filed plea for the Government. trial set for next term.

Acheron United States District Court Martin Wendel West Virginia Arule George Parker United States Monongahela Navigation Company Ihs Alcorn

Orphans Seek Guardian in Court for Brocaff Boys

Humans Agent O'Brien filed an Orphans Court petition to appoint a guardian for William Brocaff 6 and Charles Brocaff 20 months. Their mother is dead and their father is a drinker who neglects them. He was fined for neglect before Mayor Pearson in Allegheny. Elisabeth E Mackey petitions to be guardian of her four children, alleging their father William E Praeceap drank, deserted, and neglected them.

Humans O’brien Orphans’ Court William Charles Brocaff Pearson Allegheny Elisabeth E. Mackey William E. Praeeap

Will copy filed to divide Scott estate in Allegheny

A certified copy of the 1879 Thomas A. Scott will, President of the Pennsylvania Railroad, was filed in the Register's office by R L Kent to administer the portion of the estate in Allegheny county. Executors are Anna D Scott, James P Scott, and Mrs Mirian D Bickley.

Thomas A. Scott Pennsylvania Railroad Company R. L. Kent Philadelphia Allegheny County Anna D. Scott James P. Scott Mirian D. Bickley

Suit Filed Over Forced Eviction From Allegheny Home

Ellen Sheehan sues Louis Hilke for 5000 dollars claiming eviction from 10 Cass Avenue Allegheny after rent was late. She says she tendered rent, but Hilke refused and had men remove her and her family from the house before lease expiration. Her daughter was thrown down steps and a sick daughter carried to the sidewalk.

Ellen Sheehan Louis Hilke Cassavenue Allegheny Hilke

Judge Stews Trying Richmonds Case Against the Citizens Company

David Richmond sues the Citizens Traction Company for damages after his son died when a wagon was struck by a car emerging from the East Liberty power house. The company argues the crash was unavoidable due to tirem, with a clip catching the cable and brakes locked. The car was halted after notifying the 34th street power house and stopping the rope.

David Richmond Citizens’ Traction Company Stowe Richmond East Liberty Thirty-Fourth Street

Gamble Welr Files Judgments and Sells Executions

Gamble Welr yesterday filed judgments and issued executions against James Renzichausen. Judgments favor George H. Hollenbach £1150 Alpheus Potter $600 Thomas G. Metia $3050 William McCallin $1900. Executions placed in the Lands of the Sheriff for levy.

Gamble

Bond of guardian for Theodore R. Hostetter filed

In Orphans Court yesterday Milton L. Meyers acted as guardian for Theodore R. Hostetter, minor son of the late Dr. Hostetter. The bond is four million dollars with American Surety Company of New York as surety and runs six months to maturity until Hostetter comes of age.

Milton L. Meyers Theodore R. Hostetter Dr. Hostetter American Surety Company New York Hostetter

Immigrant Influx Fills Castle Garden As Ships Arrive

A New York dispatch reports 4 196 immigrants landed at Castle Garden in four hours. Italians predominate among arrivals from Neustria Belgravia Dania Rhynland and Maardaam as a major emigration year begins with thousands more to come.

New York Castle Garden Neustrina Marseilles Belgravia Naples Maardam Rotterdam Rhynland Antwerp Dania Hamburg Garden Neustria Delgravia Humbert Dania and Europe

Grand Millinery Opening Displays Across Major Cities

Dorsford's Acid Phosphate praised by Dr. Davies for aiding convalescence and water quality. Paris, London, New York, and Pittsburg millinery showcases announced by Jos. Honne & Co. with special Easter designs and low prices. Large displays of hats bonnets and toques at 94 and 96 Federal street Allegheny.

Paris London New York Pittsburg Jos E. &. Gres Federal Street Allegheny Jos. Horne & Co Penn Avenue

Brazilian reports denied disaffection and other late news

News briefs report denial of Brazilian disaffection rumors, a planned visit by Emperor William to Bismarck, union cooperation talks, Dom Pedro refusing a 20000 rand grant, a Guatemalan railway project, and various global updates from Philadelphia rail deals to royal confirmations.

Brazil Emperor William Prin Bismarck Friedrichsruhe Rlune Dom Pedro Guatemala Pacific Ocean

Opera manager plans midrange works and summer revivals

Mr J C Duff of the Auditorium opera company says two indefinite engagements loom in New York Broadway Theater and Boston Abbey's theater as he outlines a program blending Gilbert and Sullivan revivals with lighter operas like Daughter of the Regiment and Girofle Girofla. He aims for a New York theater of his own and notes public demand for music over buffoonery.

J. C. Duff Auditorium Opera Company Grand Opera House New York City Broadway Theater Boston Abbey's New Theater Mr. Daf New York

Easter Millinery Opening and New Dress Designs Ad

Ladies' Suit Parlor announces new dress and tea gown arrivals at Parcele Jones 29 Fifth Ave. Easter Millinery Opening set for Apr 1 2 with Grand Opening events for Children's Coats and Dresses. Listings include curtains sales 500 pairs from 2 to 10 and a sale on tapestry Brussels carpet at Arthur Schondelmyer Co. 68 70 Ohio St. and parasols and fans in multiple outlets.

Parcele & Jones Fifth Ave Arthur, Schondelmyer & Co Ohio St All'y

Old Staten Island proposals and city tax notices 1880s

The notice details opening bids for printing services for a Controller's annual report due within three weeks, with a 2 pm Wednesday April 1890 deadline and right to reject bids. It also contains city tax reminders for March and April installments, discounts for early payment, delinquent penalties, and office hours at Municipal Hall. Additional licensing notices list license types, fees, and penalties for drays carts wagons carriages and other vehicles, with plate return and fines for late payment.

Morrow Board of Assessors Millato F. Denniston Smithfield Street Pittsburg J. F. Denniston

Multiple Common Pleas Cases Listed Before Clarke District

A long docket of civil actions appears in Common Pleas No. 1 and No. 2, including Clarke et al v Mc Cutcheon Co, Graham et al v Pennsylvania Co, and various suits against insurance firms, railroads, and local entities. Other names include Landmark against Norwich Union and Ben Franklin, Lundmark’s People’s Insurance, Curtiss, and several family and property disputes.

Common Pleas No Clarke Et al McCutcheon & Co Graham Et al Pennsylvania Company Kerr Campbell Jenkins Hilke Hoffstot City of Pittsburg Augestein Jones McFall Et al Jirak Landmark Norwich Union Insurance Company Ben Franklin Insurance Company Lundmark People's Insurance Company Kiine McCandless Fulmer McKeesport Graham Mellarvey Hoige Wilsop Hutchinson Ene Hutchinson Woods Dicken Eenan Wittmer Baden Gas Company McConauchy Allegheny County Light Company Humphreys National Benefit Association of Indiana Warden & Oxnard Pennsylvania Railroad Company Holdship & Irwin Walker Humbert Pierce Larimer Negley Schu

Legal suits and judgments in local court cases at trial

The docket lists several cases before Judge White and others with defendants failing to appear. Actions include Mellon versus Hilty for a lumber bill, Florence Van Ostrand versus Garnier on an account, Knox & Reed versus Ziegler for fees, and damages cases involving Huckestein’s back works and the Nunnery Hill Incline Plane Company.

Thomas A J. R. Mellon Daniel Hilty White Florence van Ostrand M. J. Garnier Knox & Reed Henry Ziegler John Hackestein Nunnery Hill Incline Plane Company Huckestein

Past and Present Catarrh Cure Claims at Copeland Blair

A Drs Copeland and Blair advertised interviews with cured patients for catarrh cures. Louis Christman of Lawrenceville and others from Risher McKeesport Hickman and Hulton recount rapid relief after June 2 1889 treatments. They praise the doctors and invite verification at 64 Sixth Avenue offices.

Drs- Patch Jacob Altmeyer Risher McKeesport Copeland & Blair Adame William Barnes Hickman Dre, Copeland & Blair Harry Phillips Hulton Dru

Outfitting Sale with Free Castanet Wheel Offer

Shoppers are urged to tell Mother to call and visit for savings on new suits. The promotion promises a large discount and adds a Castanet Wheel free with purchase, touted as the season's greatest novelty.

Easter Suit Prices From Simple to Fine Styles

Short pant suits offered for Easter with options West plain or fancy sizes 4 to 14. Mixed worsted and cassimere styles priced at 3 dollars. Plaid Scotch cheviot at 5 dollars. Imported cheviot and Parisian novelties at 7 dollars. Extra fine at 8 or 9 dollars. Top quality suits from 10 to 15 dollars.

Easter Kilts Offerings in Various Styles and Prices

The ad lists Easter prices for kilts in multiple styles and sizes. Good Flannel Kilts at 150, Right Handsome Styles at 250, Regular Little Daisies at 3, Genuine French Kilts at 4, Our Own Imported Kilts at 5, and Finest and Prettiest of All at 6.

Easter Prices for Long Pant Suits

Durable cassimere suits priced at five dollars. Stylish Scotch plaid suits seven dollars. Silk mixed worsted suits sixteen dollars. Genuine custom made suits twelve dollars. Extra fine imported dress suits fifteen dollars. Best and finest range from eighteen to twenty dollars.

Easter Gifts by Castanet Wheel Promising Boys' Suits

The Castanet Wheel, a popular feature, will be presented with every Boy's Suit this week. Aimed at Young America, the promotion urges shoppers to buy early and nab the lucky item.

Young America

Confirmation Gifts Include Confirmation Suit Buyers

Buyers who purchase their Confirmation suits this week will be included in a lucky recipients list. Gifts will be mailed within a few days.

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