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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1889

Page

8

Hostetter Estate Briefs Highlight Aldermen Bail Hearing

Colonel W D Moore argued for a special allocatur in the Hostetter estate cases and secured an order for the convicted aldermen Doughty Maneese and Callen to be released on $2,000 bail each. Justice Clark and Moore met in his Grant Street office as the push for Supreme Court review began.

Clark W. D. Moore Hostetter Supreme Court Doughty, Maneese and Callen Suwstice Clark Grant Street Justice Clark Mr. Moore Moore Serk Colonel Moore Uip Sonny Urial

Court verdicts in criminal cases from McKeesport docket

Yesterday in Criminal Court Stephen Sanders Stephen Robach and Joseph Kanasta were found guilty of feloniously injuring Officer Robinson. William Doyle and Pheree Bracken were convicted of larceny related offenses. George Hoehn was acquitted on larceny charges. William Hiteal convicted of aggravated assault on Fred Krill. Chief Kirshier convicted for selling liquor without a license. Hugh Galloway faces trial for felonious assault and battery. The strike incident near Joring ended with Dunn wounded and court contempt issues arising.

Squeeee Serer Stephen Sanders Stephen Robach Joseph Kanasta Robinson McKeesport William Doyle J. W. Moore Hoehn J. W. Carnahan William Hiteal Fred Krill Pheree Bracken G. Strener Kirshier James Price Hugh Galloway Galloway

Grand Jury Returns True Bills in Yesterday Sessions

The grand jury yesterday returned true bills against James Cul for robbery Michel Fisher for larceny Barbara Wiseman for larceny by false pretenses Lemuel Maxwell for aggravated assault on George Echofield Michael Mualberron Harriet Kemp Ada Hugton John Kuour Josn He Rohe Samartha Stapel Lynch keene Lynch Sete Yfrank peace John Sweeney B Hickey horse stealing E Annie Leach false pretenses Prosecutor Alderman McNeirmy will pay the...

James Cul Michel Fisher Barbara Wiseman Balles Lemuel Maxwell George Echofield Michael Mual Berron Harriet Kemp Ada L. Hugton Nuisanee John Kuour Josn Sam Sartha Stapel Mary Keene Lynch John Sweeney Hickey E. Annie Leach Alderman McNeirmy

Hostetter Estate Shows Large Fortunes in Bonds

The administrator of the late Dr. David Hostetter reports a personal estate of 600,222 18 with 5,740,0846 remaining for distribution. The widow and three children have each received 55,000, totaling 204 to date. Real estate owned by the deceased is noted, with further proceedings in progress.

Herbert Hostetter David Hostetter Hostetter Deceasnid Bs

Doerr Wins Damages in Pittsburgh Birmingham Case

Henry Doerr of Lancaster won 1640 damages in a suit against the Pittsburgh Birmingham Passenger Hallway Co. He testified he slipped on a bad spot while alighting a Bam car. The trial proceeded before Judge Magee with witnesses yet to be introduced.

Henry Doerr Lancaster Doerr

Local Divorce Suits and Legal Notices Filed

A number of divorce actions were filed including Charias Dete vs Sarah A Lats Mes Savan Dawore and Mas Avevera Born vs Edward Hoth alleging infidelity. Commissioner Es. was appointed in Margaret Tay matter. Other civil actions referenced include Hicks & Koolar v Fred, Petes et Maney v J. daa Snyder, and W. Botimith & Co v 3.5. McCracken & Co with unspecified proceedings.

Charias Sarah A Harry W. Dewoth Seeeipemeeths Hicks & Koolar Fred J. daa @ Snyder W. Botimith & Co McCracken &Co

Incomplete Legal Notices and Charter Filing Report

Damaged text shows a bankruptcy‑style notice for Chicago Tire and Spring Co with a stock transfer and bond in court, a verdict in a case against Alderman Schafer on seating charges, and a charter filing for Iran City Brewing Co with capital stock of 1,200,000 and named stockholders including Edward Frauenheim and Joseph G. The report omits clear details.

Chicago Tire and Spring Company POE Ae Railway Fayette Gar Works Isac Crown Isq Martin Schafer Seatin Recorder's Office Iran City Brewing Company Edward J. Frauenbe Peemenheim

Private Dalzell Sees Thurman as Democratic Joker

The letter writer from Caldwell offers satirical debates on Harrison pensions and Ohio politics. He praises Thurman and mocks Sherman while predicting a Democratic favorable drift, noting reactions in Chicago and speculation about the old Ohio political lines.

Allen G. Thurman Benator Harrison Boost Dalzell Caldwell Ohio Niente Sherman Senate Eherman

Wooster University Faces Disruptive Stag Party Chaos

Wooster University resembled a carnival as about 100 students held a stag dance in defiance of a faculty ban on dances. Attendees wore extreme female attire and provocative outfits, stirring anticipated suspensions and expulsions as administrators scramble to control the upheaval.

Wooster Wooster University Saitou

Chinchilla Overcoat Sought in Street Deal Report

A fragment notes a salesman receiving a ten dollar bill and a chinchilla overcoat valued at about 18 dollars near Cor. Grant and Diamond streets by the Court House area. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Grant Diamond Sts Court House Moe PF. C.C. G Cor Grant and Diamond Ats New Lourt House Diamond

Local ads mix of sales and services at O Keefe Gas Appliance

A garbled stretch of advertisements promotes fabrics, gas appliances, and household goods. Listings mention Nos 22 30 40 yard prices, cookware claims, bread brands, and a fashion display at O Keefe Gas Appliance Co 34 Fifth Ave. Multiple vendors claim bargains and household improvements with references to local stores on Penn Avenue Grant and Diamond streets.

Newmarkets Newmar Ieee Earmenis Seni Plush Sa Jase Lee Twest Lai Seannally Cookes Federal Street Allegheny

Verdict in Tribune building fire inquest faults owners and calls for underground wires

The jury's 615 PM verdict spans 83 pages and holds the Tribune building owners morally culpable for the fire. It condemns the lack of wired fire escape access and notes lives might have been saved with faster fire department arrival, urging city authorities to place electric wires underground.

Ner Tribune Thibune

Hunts barber shop fire linked to assault in Chapin Street

Police report a colored man suffering severe burns found in Hunt's barber shop on Chapin Street. Witnesses say a man named Back Trier, Frank Thompson, and John Proctor set fire after pouring alcohol on sleeping victim. Warrants issued and suspects detained for injuries. A separate note reports miners union leaders discussing consolidation at Indianapolis. A classified ad offers a chinchilla overcoat.

Hunt Chap- Inne Street Dames Robinson Trier Frank Thompson John Proctor

Cornets for Home and Church Music at Hamilton's

Specially for home and church music and home orchestras, Hamilton's offers selection with complete sets priced from 25 to 30 dollars. Write or call for details.

Hamilton's

Overcoats Priced From Fifteen To Thirty Offer Quality

A store promotes overcoats priced between 15 and 30 dollars as equal in value to higher priced luxury items. It emphasizes genuine Sedan Montagnacs crafted by the shop and notes that $50 coats are a luxury reserved for wealthier buyers.

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