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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1892
Page
9
A Boston area report claims Bridget Sullivan’s testimony revealed Lizzie Borden wielded the hatchet. Authorities argue the evidence connects Lizzie to the murder of Andrew and Abby Borden, with details about blood, room layout, and the weapon’s location shaping the state’s case.
A habeas corpus hearing was held before Judge Acheson of the United States Circuit Court seeking release for Jacob Moschell James Hart and Thomas Fallon from New Jersey State Prison. The men were convicted in 1892 for alleged ballot box stuffing tied to the 1889 election dispute involving Governor Abbott.
The Columbus Day committee told Mayor Gourley they endorsed the proposed course from the Monday conference and pledged club support. They handed over names of leading citizens to form a 50 member working committee, while Gourley awaits Mayor Kennedy in Washington before naming the general committee.
Leslie McCullough a barber at Charles Lang's shop near City Savings Bank was arrested on a desertion charge filed by his wife Mary before Alderman Gripp. She says they married three years ago and he deserted four years ago last November, has been out of the city until recently. He posted $500 bail or was committed to jail awaiting next Friday's hearing.
Judge Buffington returns from the East to United States District Court and will hear naturalization applications starting at 10 oclock. More than 50 cases await action as the court stays busy for a day or two. Meanwhile Jr. O U A M councils in Lawrenceville report strong turnout for meetings with Lincoln Council No 175 hosting August 14 in the corner Butler and Forty-ninth streets. The program promises a warm reception and a solid turnout. Sickness among children is noted, urging proper pediatric care, while Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk remains a trusted choice for infants and households.
The advertisement cluster promotes dyeing services to set light summer suits to black, with Pfelter at two city addresses offering dyeing and storage. It also touts the People’s Savings Bank on Fourth Avenue inviting deposits of $1 with interest, plus a classified note about vacant rooms in Canton Ohio and sample room rates of $20 to $250.
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