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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1892
Page
2
A major New York importer of art potteries and curios arrived with an overdue cargo. To clear space they sold 50 large vases of unique styles for 7.50 to 15 dollars each. The seller framed the sale as not profit driven but space saving, and a local buyer said the items were bought at surprising prices.
City Attorney Moreland filed four suits for Pittsburgh against Union Passenger Railway Second Avenue Passenger Railway Northside Passenger Railway and Transverse Passenger Railway to recover taxes on cars. Taxes cited 20 per car for Transverse Union Northside lines and 10 per car for Second Avenue. Actions seek principal plus interest from January 1 1892.
Judges Kennedy McClung and Porter heard Hippeley & Son Allegheny brewers in a petition to revoke their license. Evidence showed drivers soliciting orders and late deliveries after hours. Young Hippley admitted blank orders were signed by customers. Hearing continued to allow defense to present its side.
The Johnson Railway Signal Company of New Jersey vs Union Switch and Signal Company concludes argument in U S Circuit Court and awaits decision. Levi Telty and others vs Columbia Iron Company is dismissed for want of prosecution. Lemon R K Rider vs Jarvis Adams goes to trial before Judge Buffington without a jury on a patent infringement claim for tubular casting improvements.
Two divorce actions were filed yesterday. Adalie DeNeimer, by her next friend Felix Matheis, sues August DeNeimer alleging desertion since November 23 1992. Pranz G Reutler sues Pranz G Reutler alleging desertion since October.
Trial lists for Common Pleas include multiple cases such as Jefferson Gas Company vs Davis, Farran v Booth, Hartman v Pittaburg Incline Plane Company, Birmingham Traction Company, and Farr v Brown. Also listed are Benney v Vater, Safe it and Trust Company v Kelly, and Schagh v Mariani among others.
Attorney Joseph Crown files suit for 81500 against Citizens' Traction and for injuries to his seven year old son. On August 27 the boy was crossing Twenty Eighth street when struck by a car, knocked down, and severely and permanently hurt.
A. B. Young wins 45 dollars against Parsonage Oil Company for metal extraction damages. Sarah A. Doran awarded 18 dollars against Louis Zaller over a side of beef incident at Zaller's meat stall in the Southside market. D.C. Roth sues Dr. B. Clark for damages after a broken ankle allegedly mishandled, trial before Judge Stowe.
A verdict of 78 million dollars was rendered yesterday for the plaintiff William J. Lightner in a dispute against A. Z. Dever and K. A. Hess arising from a partnership disagreement.
In Mary E Brown vs Homestead Borough a verdict of 20 dollars for the plaintiff was returned for damages to property from trading stresses. In M A Crozier Co vs assignee of Lawrence Bank a verdict of 545 dollars was awarded to the plaintiffs. L Reed vs T M Michael yielded verdicts totaling 4953 and 7 dollars for the plaintiff. Charles Nees liquor license transfer from 933 Beaver Ave Allegheny to 7 on same street was approved. Judge Porter heard arguments on relieving Colonel Hawkins and Lt Colonel Streator from costs imposed by the laws.
The jury found the defendants not guilty in a segregated assault case but directed they halt costs. Defense counsel moved to set aside the cost clause. the motion was pressed yesterday and the court reserved on costs.
In Criminal Court, several Homestead defendants renewed bail for future term trials. Ogden Shoemaker posted 2000 dollars on aggravated riot, Buner E Bell renewed 1000 on conspiracy and 10000 on treason, John Rusha and Barthold Albertz signed bonds, Thomas J Crawford renewed on the news case Sweeney Todd Joseph Po signed, Hugh Ross bail hearing delayed to Saturday, Carnegie officials indicted for conspiracy and murder to renew bonds tomorrow.
In the Orphans Court Judge Overton heard a motion to set aside A H Miller Jr appeal of his father A H Miller Sr probate. Counsel for both sides argued two key questions including party status to the first appeal and whether accepting a legacy barred further appeals. Judge Overton reserved his decision.
Readers seeking a good room are drawn to THE DISPATCH To Let Room columns, which showcase available rentals and help buyers find suitable housing.
A serious drama titled Our Lost Paradise portrays a wage dispute between workers and a capitalist employer. The play emphasizes Christian fraternity across class lines and the responsibilities of those who profit from labor. The Alvin's Theatre season features star Lilien Russell and a busy lineup including La Cigale and The Mountebanks.
Morning ad announces 350 boys elegant capes overcoats and suits at 138 exon with strict one item per customer. It also promotes Christmas puddings by Marvin and a musical Cav Alterta Rousticana showcase at Mellor Hoene’s 77 Fifth Avenue.
November oil field reports from Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana indicate lower drilling and output with 55 barrels per day average in Pennsylvania wells completed. McDonald and Allegheny pools fall while Sistersville advances as multiple fields report dry holes and new dusters amid ongoing drilling in southwestern Ohio and nearby areas.
The tale presents two women praising Dr Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy for long illnesses. Mrs Bogart reports relief after eight years of doctor care for malaria and organ issues. Mrs Oliver Wittox describes renewed energy after nervous prostration and female weakness. The ad claims nationwide free consultation and urges purchase for $1 as a physician prescribed remedy.
A pagoda the size of a cottage dominates the Curtain and Upholstery Room. It houses rare lamps and other handsome items lit by electric light. The pageant invites all visitors to view the display as an entertaining and affordable shopping attraction.
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