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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1891

Page

19

Brooks on His Bill Sees Light in License Debates

Philadelphia Representative William H. Brooks discusses the 1887 high license act and proposed changes. He backs a wholesale licensing expansion to include brewers and distillers, notes likely support for population based licenses, and suggests a modest rise in Philadelphia and Allegheny licenses while stressing overall restraint.

Philadelphia House Senate William H. Brooks Brooks Commonwealth Allegheny Meek

Acid Phosphate Endorsed for Nervousness and Sleeplessness

Dr J J McWilliams of Denison Iowa endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate as unrivaled for nervousness and sleeplessness. He reports using it with very gratifying results. Hanover Awnings at Mamauzx and Son's 539 Peon Avenue.

Horsford J.J. McWilliams Denison Hanover Mamauzx & Son's Peon Avenue Mamauz & Son’s Penn Avenue

Sensational suit over false imprisonment in Maryland court

Miss Annie D. Munson, a South side society girl, sues George W. Little Jr and Albert E. Little for 25000 damages in Superior Court. She alleges the brothers abducted her March 3 while she was alone at her residence and caused hospitalization as insane, though she was sane. The Little brothers claim they acted for her safety, believing her insane.

Cuiiaco Superior Court Annie D. Munson George W. Little, Jr Albert E. Little

Grip Victim Holds Fort After Night of Terror

Near Cleves farmer Hileo Jansen attacked his wife during grip induced madness. Rev Schmidt and Dr Symington aided the wife but were injured. Jansen barricaded upstairs, fended off a crowd until morning. Reinhart Abbas was injured during the pursuit. Jansen was captured and surrendered to Grundy Center authorities.

Low Hileo Jansen Cleves Mr. Schmidt Symington Reinhart Abbas Jansen Grundy Center

Falling wall on Race and Fifth buries two men

A wall collapse at Race street near Fifth street in Cincinnati at 4 30 pm buries two stonemasons and endangers 13 others. Paul Glenn 18 son of the contractor died. William Gibson 50 was found dead. The cellar was deep and support failed.

Race Street Fifth Street Paul Glenn William Gibson

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