Judges oppose holding license court as proposed excise commission gains favor
Judges Ewing and Magee call license court duties burdensome while backing a proposed excise commission to regulate liquor, with support from District Attorney Johnston and several lawyers. The discussion covers who should sit, enforcement, and past failures of Brooks law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
Magee
Brooks
Bar Association
Allegheny County
the & Me
Johnston
F. J. McGirr
Board of Judges
Everett Piano Club announcement
Certificate No. 202 Receives the piano. M F Woodburn, 226 Manhattan St, Allegheny, wins an upright grand in a rosewood case for 350 dollars paying 1 dollar per week. Club lets buyers pay 1 dollar weekly or 25 cash plus 10 monthly, saving 75 to 100 off retail. Call Alex Ross, 137 Federal St, Allegheny, for circular. wsu
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Woodburn
Manhattan St
Allegheny
Everett Club
Alex Ross
Federal St
Wsu
Bensdorf Royal Dutch Cocoa Exhibit in Pittsburgh
Royal Dutch Cocoa from Amsterdam is praised for purity flavor and strength and is said to be economical. An in store exhibit runs this month with free samples at Wa Hastace & Sor 18 Diamond Market Square Pittsburgh inviting customers to try a cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastace & Sor
Market Square
Pittsburg
New Patents and piano sale at 69 Fifth avenue
O D Levis patent lawyer lists new patents issued to C Bischof H A Callahan H W French William Hopkins Howells William Jackson J J Sehadd Thomas Young with US and foreign patents. Also piano sale featuring Knabe Steinway Miller Grovesteen Hallet Haines Bros and Chicker ing at 69 Fifth avenue with special agents LecHse&e Schoenberg er closing out sale of lace curtains and household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.D. Levis
Fifth Avenue
C. Bischof
Allegheny
H. A. Callahan
Bradford
H. W. French
William Hopkins Howells
Bridgeport
William Jackson
J. J. Sehadd
Thomas Young
United States
Pisces
Bergman
Knabe
Steinway
Miller
Grovesteen & Fuller
Chickering
Hallet & Cumston
Haines Bros
Excne
LecHse&e & Schoenberger
Kranich & Bach
Wwsn
Oe Street
West Penn Depot
H. Hortzmax & Sons
Gusky's Offers Free Baseball Tickets With Purchases
In response to high demand for baseball tickets, Gusky's announces that for the next week any customer making a $250 purchase will receive a free admission ticket to any one game this season played by either the League or Brotherhood clubs. The offer follows a rush of trade and plans to boost public interest in the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusky’s
League
Brotherhood
Last Chance Excursion to Washington by Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad offers a special excursion to Washington on Thursday April 24 1890 from Pittsburg. Round trip $9 valid for ten days with stopover allowed in Baltimore within limit. Day trains depart Union Station 8 a.m with day coaches and Pullman cars. night trains offer 7 15 and 8 10 departures with Pullman sleeping cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Capitol
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Union Station
Dressmakers' Supplies Line at Campbell & Sons 27 Fifth Ave
A. G. Campbell & Sons advertise an extensive line of dressmakers supplies including fine and medium trimmings and lower sets. Located at 27 Fifth Avenue, the shop promotes a wide range of sewing materials for homeowners and tailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Campbel. & Sons
Fifth Ave
Stop Watching Witness Fees Grow County Reform Targets Witness Costs
County Salary Board action aims to curb witness fees in Quarter Sessions Court by hiring two clerks for screening witnesses. The plan sets pay at 100 and 75 monthly, with inspectors to approve claims only if witnesses’ testimony is material. Reform seeks to cut redundant testimony and reduce court delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of Court
Criminal Court
Johnston
Tom
Harry
Sorg
Administration of Justice
Suburbs Draw Rising Real Estate Interest in Pittsburg
The city sees growing demand for suburban building sites as rents rise and traffic increases. Clifton and Emsworth near the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad attract buyers, with Duff estate land at Clifton marketed in affordable payments from 1 to 4 dollars down and weekly installments, no interest or taxes until paid. Local merchants promote new styles and photographers advertise portfolios while promising reliable services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Clifton and
Emsworth
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Clifton
Mayor Wyman Denies Stayton Victory in Contested Mayoralty
Court papers reveal Wyman claiming Stayton votes may include illegal ballots while alleging protest against the suit as harassment. He defends jurisdiction and cites noncitizens and tax delinquents as legal voters. Supplementary petitions note dozens of alleged illegal votes in several wards and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
L B. Stayton
Allegheny
Stayton
Stsyton
Sixth Ward
Divorce Testimony in Hugheston Case Reveals Infidelity
Florence C Hugheston filed for divorce from Joseph A Hugheston detailing a long separation and infidelity. They wed in 1879 and resided in Bradford where Hugheston worked as an oil broker before leaving with Frances Whittaker, a visit by her to Jamestown, a return and later desertion. The couple moved to New York, where he was said to become dissolute and abandon his wife again in 1883. She moved to Pittsburg then to New York by 1889 seeking dissolution of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence C. Hugheston
Joseph A. Hugheston
Hugheston
Bradford
Frances Whittaker
A. P. Whittaker
Franklin, Ps
H. H. Mercer
Miss Whittaker
Jamestown
New York
Pittsburg
Man Commits Wilkinson for Surety of the Peace
In Quarter Sessions Court Judge Ewing presided over Cyrus Wilkinson of Turtle Creek charged with surety of the peace after display of intemperate habits. Wilkinson quipped about male domination and biblical origins. An order committed him to Dixmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
Wilkinson
Dixmont
Promised to Keep Away in McDonald Case Settlement
Mrs. Margaret McDonald, brought from Oakmont on a complaint of insanity, faced her husband in Judge Ewing's court. He testified to at least two suicide attempts. She denied crimes and claimed cruel treatment. The matter was settled with the husband paying costs and her agreeing to stay away from his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McDonald
Ewing
Oakmont
McDonald
What Glass Works Cost
Barr sues Pittsburg Pirate Glass Co in Creighton plant case. James McFarlane testifies as a stockholder and committee member that a contractor valued the Creighton plant at about 600000 dollars, with Ford parties not disclosing costs. Proceedings before United States Commissioner Gamble continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr
Pittsburg Pirate Glass Company
United States
Gamble
James McFarlane
Creighton
Fords
Monday's Trial Lists in Common Pleas court
Common Pleas No 1 includes Alshouse v Creelman et al and multiple civil actions such as Munroe & Co v Carnegie Bros & Co and Wittemann Bros v Smith et al. Common Pleas No 2 lists Scott v Patton and several divorce and equity suits including Kraus v Kreps and McTiernan et ux v Collins et ux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas No
Alshouse
Creelman
Munroe & Co
Carnegie Bros. & Co
McGuiness
Pantall
Elder
Borough of Verona
Dicken
Meenan
Wittemann Bros
Smith
Robinson Et al
Blake & Co
McFarland
McKee
Hutchinson
Garrett
Same
Woods
Conroy
Times Publishing Company
Wagner
Standing
Sandomire
Pittsburg Traction Company
McKenney
Ux Va
Fawcett Et al
Scott
Patton
Maljen
Roman
Powers
Cox
Marshall Va
Roll
Keller
Edgar
McTiernan Et Ux
Collins Et Ux
McGregor Et Ux
Equitable Gas Company
Kraus
Kreps
Peoman
Henderson
Mother petitions habeas corpus to regain child custody
Annie Frazier files a writ against William Frazier and the Home for the Friendless seeking the release of her 4 year old son into her care. A role requires the child produced in court next Tuesday for case disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Frazier
William F. Frazier
Judges Ewing and Magee Review Week’s Work
Judges Ewing and Magee spent yesterday afternoon after 6 o clock reviewing their week’s work and cases. They erased some work and could not say when list of de…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
Magee Spen
Esterday
Judge Acheson Rules for Gas Company in Patent Case
Judge Acheson of the United States Court ruled in favor of the Pittsburg Gas Company in a patent infringement suit brought by Roland H. Smith. The 1885 patent on a natural gas illumination process was deemed not to be infringed as the process was in practical use before the patent date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson
United States Court
Roland H. Smith
Pittsburg Gas Company
Southern Improvement Company changes name to Pitwbury Company
A decree granted on the petition of RH W Hartman and John G MacConnell for changing the corporation name to Pitwbury Company. Judge Collier heard applications for habeas corpus release of Thomas Moran and Ed Steel from the workhouse on grounds of unjust detention with no criminal charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RH. W. Hartman
John G. MacConnell
Southern Improvement Company
Pitwbury Company
Judge Collier
Thomas Moran
Ed Steel
SUBPG
NAS
Andrew Wecker
Annie Wecker
J. J. Lawler
Mary A. Lawler
Mary A. Barrys
G.w.bare
Edward Davis
Frances Davis
A. E. Anderson
Cyril Degman
Anna Degman
John D. Brown
Annie L. Roberta
R.A. Rol
L. Davis
Cough Remedy Endorsed by Veterans Readers
Grand Army and others are advised that Alex B Pope reports an epidemic of soak an cough in Stewart Tennessee and Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the only effective treatment. 50 cent bottles available through multiple Pittsburgh and Allegheny vendors including E G Stucky Markell Bros and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Alex
B. Pope
Stewart
Tenn
Dep't Tenn
Chamberlain
E. G. Stucky
Penn Ave
E. G. Stucky & Co
Wylie Ave
Fulton St
Markell Bros
Penn
Faulkston
Theo. E. Ihbrig
Fifth Ave
Carl Hatwig
Butler St
John C. Smith
Main St
Jas. L. MecConnel & Co
Pittsburg
Allegheny
E. E. Heck
Federal St
Thos. R. Morris, Cor
Hanover
Preble
F. H. Eggers
Ohio St
F. H. Eggers & Son
Smithfield St
Thompson's New York Grocery Offers Wide Bargains
Thompson's New York Grocery advertises lower prices on canned fruits vegetables sugar and staples with home delivered orders for both cities and free freight on orders of ten dollars or more. Catalogues available from R.K. Thompson at 301 Market Street corner Third Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.eanister Thompson
Orleans
M.rk
Trompsox
Market St
Corner Third Ave
Resolution Extends Local Sports Offerings Next Week
The group has resolved to push ahead with sports events for the coming week offering additional actions and opportunities for local participants. The note signals continued commitment to athletic activities despite earlier changes and aims to draw in participants and spectators.
Local Store Ads Highlight Bargains and New Lines
Thirty five dozen cambric corset covers and fifty dozen ladies chemise offered at sale prices from 35c to 50c. A. G. Campbell & Sons and John S. Roberts advertise wall coverings and fine showroom selections. Dickson tailors unveil spring suits by M. Anker with latest styles and fit. New neckwear lines and value deals announced for Monday at Chas Pleier’s locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Fifth Ave
Chas
Plei‘er’s
Smithfield
Federal
Allegheny
Fine Trouserings and Suitings at Pitcairn's Store
Advertisement notes largest stock of stylish suitings and trouserings at Pitcairn's 434 Wood St with a mention of Goto John 8 Roberts 414 Wood Street for wallpaper and related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcairn’s
Wood St
Goto John
Roberts
Wood Street
Wall Paper
Wrhrso
Classified ads move to Eleventh Page Second Part
Notice announces that advertisements formerly appearing on this page of The Dispatch will be published on the Eleventh Page in the second part of this issue.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tur Distatch
Court House
Atttorneys
Court of Justice
Courts of Justice
Eliere
Fetterman
Excise Commission
Claremont
W. Shafer
Shafer
Stowe
D. F. Patterson
Everett Piano Club
Bensdorf
Amsterdam
Holland
Hauch’s
Mamaux & Son's
Pitesirn’s
Wfsu
Pearson
KEW
Mr. Stayton
Iosane
Ty Court
New York Grocery
John S. Roberts
Wood St. Wrhrsu
Dickson
M. Anker
Cutter
Liberty Street
Highth Street
Wood
Keech
Pater
Grandpa
Grandma
Keech’s
Chase
Body Brussels
Tapestry Brussels
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