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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1889

Page

8

Jury Deliberates After Conspiracy Trial Proceedings

Defendants faced wrapping arguments in the Porter conspiracy case as Judge Slagle presided. Alderman Porter and Constables Packer and Carpey argued through most of the day with Clar k Esq. presenting the prosecution. Prospective verdict anticipated this morning as testimony and statutes were reviewed and witnesses testified.

Slagle Mra Coleman Porter Packer Carpey Clark Esq Treasury Wo Con

Brothers Receive 881 000 From Nimick Estate In Court Action

Executors of Nimick estate report in Orphans Court that two brothers each hold one half of their shares and that 81,475 408 is authorized to be paid to both as their one-half of the value. The document details the division of the Nimick estate among Alexander Nimick and Frank Nimick and outlines related transfers.

Orphans’ Court

Divorce Granted in Coleman Case with Alimony Provisions

A divorce was granted yesterday in the case of Carrie B Coleman against William Coleman. The court ordered alimony of 2500 per year and noted income from stocks and bonds. The proceedings also referenced various unrelated names and accusations from courtroom notes.

iColeman Linekinge Colemban Carrie B Coleman Wiliam Coleman Pittsburg Opera House

Pinkerton Force Arrives as Coal Strike Tensions Rise

A telegram from Pusxsu TawseEy reports 106 Pinkerton men arriving from New York Philadelphia and Chicago to support Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company amid a 1600 worker strike at Adrian Watson and other mines. Miners face eviction notices and arbitration talks fail. Hungarians and Italians are reported en route to bolster company labor, while Elinora miners operate under Pinkerton guard and tensions flare over masks bought by locals.

Pusxsu TawseEy Pinkerton New York Philadelphia Chicago Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Coal Company Watson and Adrian Coxe Elinora Beech Tree Snfe

Campaign for Eight Hour Day Spreads Among Trades in Chicago

An evening paper reports that local trade groups allied with the National Federation of Trades will launch a secret campaign for the eight hour day. Bricklayers carpenters engineers railroad workers woodworkers and stock employees are to participate. Circulars from President Gompers urge action and a Cook County municipal vote on the proposal is planned for next April.

Chicago National Federation of Trades Campain Gompers Cook County

Kemmler Death by Electricity Upheld by Court

Rochester reports the Fifth Department upholds the death penalty for Kemmler under the electricity execution law. The court asserts the statute is constitutional and accepts the Legislature’s investigation into capital punishment methods.

Rochester N. Y Teemmler Kemmler

Six Escape From Ruins After Large City Explosion

A gas explosion in a two story brick building at the corner of Eysian Fields and Victory street demolishes two buildings and buries six occupants. Chief OConnor and fire fighters with police rescue the victims without serious injuries as shattered glass damages surrounding structures.

Hoesee New Ogreanxs Eysian Fields Victory Street O'Connor

Elegant tailored suits and Goode selection offered downtown

Arling and Son's at Sixth eve Lewis Block advertises finely made suits with a wide Goode assortment. Photographer Aufrecht to handle sittings New Year's Day at Elite Gallery 516 Market St Pitts. Cabinets priced at 1 per dot. Rauch's Jewelry offers fine diamonds and gold watches discounted at Hauch's 205 Fifth Ave.

Arling & Son's Beretaat ‘Tailors No Lewis Block Aufrecht Market St Pitts Hauch’s Fifth Ave

House Tariff Committee Hears Chemical Industry Debates

Washington December 30. The House Ways and Means Committee heard from industry reps on tariffs for sulphate of soda potash and quinine. PA Salt Co urged 0.25 cent per pound duty. others opposed or argued for restoration of duties to protect manufacture. Noted foreign capital influence and mixed opinions on soda ash and alcohol taxes. The session also covered art duties and education of artists.

Washington House Committee On Ways and Means Armstrong Pennsylvania Salt Company H.bower Philadelphia H. B. Rosengarten W. B. Cogeswell Syracuse N. Y Senate Carlisle U . N. P. Allen W. D. Ferris New York Caator F. B. Woolfe Carroll Beckwith National Free Art League W. A. Coffin League

End of 1889 Clothing Sale in America

Today only, the store offers the entire stock of fine clothing at $18 including suits and overcoats. Customers may choose from cape and opera overcoats and dress suits with regular values from $18 to $50. Located at Grant and Diamond Saw, opposite the new Court House, this is promoted as a once in a lifetime chance.

God America Grant and Diamond Saw New Court House

Century Magazine highlights and featured pieces

The issue presents Amelia B. Edwards on Bubastis explorations with unpublished photos, serials by Frank R Stockdale, and Jefferson reminiscences with portraits of Booth and Gilbert. Also includes Lincoln assassination notes, social questions by Eisner Porter, and various art and science features.

Amelia B. Edwanos Egyptian Exploration Fund Bubastis Frank R.stock E. Bangee Andesiph Jefferson Jefferson Booth William Julia Dean John Gilbert Mr. Jefferson Lincoln Eisnor Porter Samuel W. Dike W. J. Spillman Timory Cote Daumier Husey James Matt Crm Sancho Mitarra Jonnx Huano, Jr Eoward Lick Observatory Grover P. Fisner Yale James Bryce Ican Commonwealth Yosemite Valley Columbus’ Day Libby

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