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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1892
Page
9
Judges scrutinize applicant statements on house size and rooms. A Hun t0mac named Grinesky and other candidates face detailed questions as the License Court extends into next week. Remonstrances from church and railroad interests accompany a brisk, tense session with numerous names recorded for today’s hearing.
A court in Westmoreland County heard suits by J M Feanell and others against J M Guffey to recover rent on land leased for all purposes. Verdicts awarded amounts to 275 74 and 1055 72 for plaintiffs, with additional sums to other plaintiffs. The trials question whether Allegheny County Court has jurisdiction since land lies in Westmoreland and defendant did no work there. Similar suits against Guffey in Allegheny by A Feanell and J M Wolf favored the defendant.
An inchoate suit by Frank S. McGarr against Standard Underground Cable Company seeks damages for heart injury claimed to result from exposure to Carbon Sulphate while employed. The trial before Judge Mages included defense remarks on McGarr’s arrest for drunkenness and Dixmont confinement. Witnesses testified about chemical exposure and handling practices at the plant.
Samuel L. Winger sues the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 15000 claiming injuries from a February 1 collision on a Wheeling to Pittsburgh ride. He alleges he was thrown from his car after a freight train collision and suffered fractures and severe injuries.
The bankruptcy matter names William L Keats with a petition by creditor T S Brown alleging Evans owned an undivided one fourth of a land tract left by Keats’s father. It was not listed in the debtor’s assets and was later sold at private sale. A rule to show cause was granted. A separate suit, Hildebrand v Hopkins, ended in a non suit after claims of slander.
The article notes the severance of a engagement in Milleratown and reports on court actions including B F Rynd versus John A Strauss and others on a mechanic's lien, plus a verdict of 75 dollars in McKet Carpenter v John McBride. It also mentions execution against A C Kerr Company and a damages suit by Alexander English against Allegheny City.
Promoters offer silver souvenir spoons with gold-lined bowls free with each wrap or jacket for ladies. Gentlemen receive a choice of umbrella or walking cane with every suit. Boys obtain a nickel carving saw outfit with every suit. The promotions promise carved crafts from these outfits.
An excursion leaves B and C de pot Pittsburgh PA for Washington and Norfolk 84 M Tuesday April 23. From Washington travelers will boat to Potomac river and Great Cusa ca bay. They may visit Old Point Comfort Virginia Beach and Richmond. On Wednesday and Thursday a limited number of evvice lots in Norfolk will be offered at low prices. Fare round trip only 1 tickets valid ten days. For full information address Sloan Co No 17 Fourth Avenue Pittsburgh PA.
Ladies, today is the last chance to get a silver souvenir spoon with a wrap or jacket, gold-lined bowl valued at $1, free with purchase. Each suit includes a silver-headed umbrella or English walking cane, a costly package to attract buyers.
A collection of short notices and advertisements listing bank deposits, surplus figures, and interest rates. Includes Northrop's Patent Paneled Metal Ceilings, dressmaking services by Pancers & towns, and James H. Arken & Co. clothing offerings. Also an exhortation from The People's Savings Bank about opening an account.
Doctors Copeland Hall and Byers express pride in their Pittsburg practice, claiming unmatched local reach and a record of mild painless care. They credit public testimonials from professionals and laypeople alike, stressing honesty, usefulness, and patient relief as the basis of their ongoing popularity.
Statement by Mr. 8 C Tetley machinist at Lewis Foundry and Machine Company describes a catarrhal lower bronchial trouble common to stonecutters coal miners kolfe grinders brass workers nailers lawmakers and metal workers. He recalls onset twelve years ago while in the nail department amid dusty conditions.
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