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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1889

Page

8

Trial of Alderman Porter and Constables Continued

The trial before Judge Slagle was continued yesterday. Jennie Rodgers and several witnesses testified about cases settled or dismissed after payments to Alderman Porter. Many defendants admitted to prior prosecutions or grand jury actions, with details of payments and settlements.

Alderman Porter Parker Sheppard Carney Slagle Jennie Rodgers Second Avenue Charles Schloss Oatherine Cordell Mia Harris Hugh Daly Margaret Clinton Penn Avenue Michael Syence Lottie Brown Ciara Meyers Sarah McNulty Fiftieth Street Abe Mc. Jordan Weice

Judge Refuses Divorce in Kenna Case Over Notice Failure

Judge White denied the divorce petition of John Kenna and Julia Kenna citing insufficient effort to notify the respondent of the hearing time and place. The matter was referred to the commissioner to remedy the omission and proceed.

Bar Admission Test Results And Court Actions

Four of five applicants passed the final exam for bar admission with Judge J McF Warpenter noting progress. The committee favored Mr. Hobertsen, while one member withheld. Rudolph Jautzar faced charges, and E G Graham was appointed to a school board post after Fidelity Title and Trust transferred duties. Court offices will be closed today.

J. McF. Warpenter Cen Ones Tnc Hobertsen Redes Jautanr Rudolph Jautzar EB Dopieste Baste Treneurer Courta Carter and Baum Waa Yostercanon Coll Criminal Court J. M. Price Cates Jamreiry Ices Fidestity Title and Trust Company Sexignes Lawrence Bank Seater Graham Sanders Hauser Meginnis A. Clark Htrosell Ashibore Strik Robert

Trial bribery case stirs Cronin jury debate

December reports that John Graham faces bribery allegations linked to the Cronin jury. Attorney Brown argues a Supreme Court precedent restricts transferring cases between districts, while Graham prefers trial before a judge alone.

John Graham Cronin Egret Net Petrary Seeng Rre Oceuta Telah Regen Solomon Jury Trust John Attorney Brown Supreme Court Sa Court Ees Criminal Court Circuit Court Brown Horton

Maniac blamed for brutal Chicago murder case

Disjointed clipping recounts a brutal murder in Chicago blamed on a maniac. The item includes scattered notes on local finance, railway rumors, and various unrelated incidents from the era, reflecting sensational, fragmented reporting.

Christmas Sale At Our Store Offers 10 Percent Return

A local shop announces a one day offer promising a 10 percent return on every item bought before noon. The notice highlights Daisy products priced at 10 dollars, valued at 25 dollars, urging patrons to take advantage before the deal ends.

A & Oath

FasHIONABLE clothing hard to obtain in market

Advertisement notes fashion items remain difficult to obtain though some suits and overcoats from Brokaw Bros. are praised for fine appearance. A L Sailor Sole Agent on sink street offers accommodations and directs customers to call Phone 1186 for service.

Brokaw Bros New York A. L. Sailor Sink St Cor. Liberty

Burke Leaves Louisiana as Fugitive of $379,000 Fraud

The former Louisiana State Treasurer Major Burke, indicted on 19 counts of forgery and embezzlement, has reportedly fled to Honduras after evading extradition. A Honduras official letter says Burke arrived in Sequedalpa, traveling via Jamaica and Panama, with supporters in Central America backing mining ventures and schools.

Major Burke Louisiana Honduras New Orleans Parish of Orleans KE. A. Burke M. Berke Burke Reid Puerto Cortez Prentio Cortez Sequedagalpa Thorn Hamburg Jamaica Thors Colon Panama Amnapola Pacific Duras Technics and Mechanical School Ype Mg Maxis

Eyelet Corsets Promoted By Ball and KaboBrand

An advertisement touts a loop eyelet corset alternative that avoids lace wear and cuts. It claims cheaper maintenance, neater appearance, and a trial period with returns, from Gurcago Conset Co of Chicago and New York.

Gurcago Conset Co Chicago New York

We'll Crown Good Clothing With Low Prices

A bold promotional pledge from a clothing retailer promises leadership in the trade through solid value and fair treatment. The message stresses easy and safe buying, even for children, and pledges extensive choices with about 1,000 patterns of goods.

Sixteen Miners Feared Dead In Utica Mine Cavein

Rescue attempts at the Utica mine in Angels, Canada, reveal two bodies found with no hope of saving the 16 buried miners. Authorities list names including George Williams, J Brady, and others as families await confirmation.

Sr. Ampanas Can Utica Angels Kinsky George Williams J. Brady Eo B Basle Peer Secina Enoch B. Segale Pernie Paul Onsoriteh John Burdetta John Neg Oa GC. A. Is Mitchel Joseph Curnow John Mitchell Broadwick James A William Vincent

Unclear OCR Health Snippet On Nasal Congestion And Cough

Fragmentary text describes throat headaches nasal obstruction and coughing with hawking and phlegm. Mentions loss of smell and taste and a watery secretions pattern. No clear event or identifiable persons or organizations.

Hartman

Willing to plead guilty in New York case

A warrant was issued for George E. Collins alias John Jones who ran the firm Billings Camp Co the National Bar gain Emporium. He waived examination and was committed to Ludlow Street Jail in default of $3000. The case moves toward indictment as Collins awaits court action.

New York George E. Collins John Jones Billings, Camp & Co National Bargain Emporium Shields Ludlow Street

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