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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1889

Page

2

Rail Rate Wars and the Long Haul Principle Debate

A Pittsburgh writer argues that rate wars stem from weak roundabout lines and that strict enforcement of the long and short haul clause would curb them. Pools enable blackmail, harming stockholders and the public, while enforcing measures would stabilize rates, reduce evasion, and allow shippers to recover overcharges from intermediates under the Interstate Commerce Law. Tom Hea.

United States Chauncey Dew Slowebeyer Inter- Commerce Ahstem Valieyome Southern Pacific Atchison San Francisco Oregon Short Line Northern Pacific Portland Pittsburg

New Congressmen Sworn In For Brief Terms

Wassixoox February 1 The new Congressmen will be seated before the current session ends. One replaces Governor Hovey of Indiana and the other succeeds the late Representative Barnes. The pay for a six week term totals about 1,172 dollars for Posey and roughly 1,170 dollars for his Missouri counterpart, plus mileage and stationary allowances.

Wassixoox Hovey Indiana Barnes Posey CIA

Westinghouse Builds Nation's Largest Electric Generator

The Westinghouse Electric Company is manufacturing a new generator for electric light plants, intended as the largest in America. It will power 5,000 lamps, replacing two 3,000-light generators and saving space. The project grows from the rise of electric light stations and company promotion.

Westinghouse Electric Company America Westinghouse Company

Beaver on the Fence Captain Dravo Sees Prohibition Wins

Governor Beaver visited the city yesterday and said he signed the bill to submit prohibition to the people, though he believed it would win. Captain Dravo also arrived, sharing the belief that prohibition would prevail and opposing the amended bill placing Allegheny in the second class until public reaction is heard.

Beaver Butler Oie Dravo Prohibition Allegheny Miller Street Center Avenue Reed Street City of Pittsburg Department of Public Works Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Reer Street Aikeh Avenue Public — Po Authority of Coun

B and O Quietly Cuts Dressed Beef Rates East

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has been lowering dressed beef rates from Chicago to eastern points. Other trunk lines have been notified, but a rate war is not expected. B and O is likely to continue cuts, with trunk lines possibly approving the evasion of the agreement and similar class changes for the Grand Trunk.

Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Grand Trunk

Notable railroad men pass through Seattle on inspection

President McDonald of the Seattle Lake Shore and Eastern railroad Chief Engineer Mohr and associates visited the city yesterday before continuing east. They had traveled through the Southwest inspecting rail lines and reported on the system's progress.

McDonald Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Road Mohr Washington Territory Southwest

The Buried River Opening Chapter Preview

A fragment notes Joaquin Miller's The Buried River 2257.28 begins in tomorrow's system with a prompt to read the opening chapter. The snippet suggests an upcoming release or feature and invites reader engagement.

Joaquin Miller

Merchants Building and Loan Association Stock Sale

The Merchants Building and Loan Association rapidly sells stock. Officers include James A. McAteer president and S B Charters vice president. Subscriptions available at multiple Pittsburgh addresses including Daub 710 Smithfield and Charters Third and Grant.

James A. McAteer S. B. Charters Henry Daub James N. McMillen R. A. Stevenson Smithfield St Third Grant Sts E. H. Debold Penn Ave J. C. O'Donnell Houston Bros Butler St J. A. Harbaugh Homewood Ave J. H. Friday Wylie and Fulton Sts J. A. McAteer Webster Ave Stevenson Bros Robert St M. J. McDonnell West Carson St W. A. Willett Eighteenth St W. H. Shaffer Sarah St John Wolf, Jr W. B. Benton Knox Ave J. E. Race Southern Ave

Last Day Sale Of 3 Style Furs At Great Prices

Today is the final day of a successful sale offering imported kerseys chinchillas elysians and fur beavers priced 25 to 35 dollars. Coats are silk or satin lined and none worth less than 25 dollars. The store expects to sell out by 10 tonight at 8 dollars for the lot. Located at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House run by P.C. CC.

P.C. CC. Cor Grant and Diamond Sts New Court House

Removal of a Gun Store on Smithfield Street

J H Johnston will move from 1706 Smithfield street in Bissel Brock around April. Clearance sale daily at 621 Smithfield street with immense bargains. Valentines opened today offering fine novelties, ads and books. Jos Escuraca & Co 48 Fifth Avenue. INVALIDs urged to visit 1102 Carson st for free cure. Read The American out today sold at R D Davis and 423 Smithfield st.

J. H. Johnston Smithfield Street Bissel Brock Valentines Jos. Escuraca & Co Fifth Avenue The Davis Smithfield St Lawrence Walker John Sweeney Andrew H. A. Schacker A. C. Jarrett Thos. J. Pierce John A. New Pouth Emma A. Me Emma A. Me 190), Oe A. Phillips Rev Ck R PLV Harcums Alles North Side Jane C. Phillips August Wiel August Ailman Eo Weber Red Godecke Edward M. Yard South Side Bakewell, Rein 2 Co P. Buregwin & Co Co Bick H. P. Burewin Peete Mundorf Co Ceceae Jane Crown Coes Larkins Alley Crown Morse Sul-School John J. Davis J. Davis Rothaler Tobias Geschwender Cath. Acts Burchfield Louis B. Bitler Sarah Street M. Yard Langran Ceanassaeeaes Southadeshisha Jane E. Davis Carey Alley Crown Es A William Moku Borg Poss Meen Conway Ees W. J. Jones M. B. Robrkate Urania Sire Seana Mary Jones Ee Gests Picenne Jobin Ilheln Arthur Parslow Cay Presad Igheseaiax Voranes Street Star Sand Co Essccessee Sa P. Crite Oy Golale D Far Vas Saien Suere Alley West Side Robert Moore Bakewell, Phillis &O H, Stande Fred Bieger Thomas Hager James Pendley Fred Manl Corgwin & Co Barta South Sa Trom Jane O. Phillips John O. Phillips Fox Alley

Breach of Promise Trial in Pittsburg Court

The breach of promise case of Mary Schubkagle against Joseph Derstein opened before Judge Magee with testimony from Mary Gang, daughter of the plaintiff, detailing kisses and plans to marry her mother. Derstein testified he cared for the plaintiff after his wife’s death and denied marriage plans, while witnesses described affectionate conduct. The jury deliberated after closing arguments. verdict expected next morning.

Mary Schubkagle Joseph Derstein Magee Mary Gang Mr. Derstein Susan Showalter

Federal Grand Jury Drawn for March Term at Scranton

United States Marshal Miller selected the March term grand jury to convene in Scranton. The panel includes Charles Lulr Elk County brewer Arrin Allen Warren Gabriel Ball Bedford County Simon Ureum Bedford County J. Penn Oil City banker Daniel A Fulmer farmer Nulton sania M Kenner Pittsburg Walter Wilkestarre J Rose Bedford County Patrick Lyne clerk Wilkestarre J Leslie New Castle alderman Charles Jutte Pittsburg Andrew Ray Indiana Hubert M Allen New Castle Daniel Boden Swansetown superintendent W Kellar Scranton Charles Relsfar Pittsburg Robert pe oll pecker Tidjonte Johnson Scranton Carroll B Duff Pittsburg John T Harris chief of police Johnstown H M Wise Harmony Thomas B Clark Pittsburg.

United States Miller United States Court Scranton Charles Lulr Elk County Arrin Allen Warren Gabriel Ball Bedford County Simon Ureum J. Penn J. Rose Patrick Lyne Wilkestarre J. Lesiie New Castle Charles Jutte Pittsby Andrew Johnson Superin Carroll

Trial Lists for Commonwealth v Grier and co defendants

Trial lists for Criminal Court show Commonwealth versus Charles H. Grier Daniel Grier Peter Ketterly and Andrew Harcam. Proceedings concern a criminal case with multiple defendants and scheduled appearances. The document outlines docket entries and arraignment dates for the named individuals.

Criminal Court—Commonwealth Charles H. Grier Daniel Grier Peter Ketterly Andrew Harcam

Lines From Legal Quartera In Pittsburg Courtroom

Reports from the Criminal Court show Patrick Morrow acquitted of selling liquor without license. Various civil actions include F A De Haan vs Rosalie De Haan for divorce, and James Old winning $500 against Mansfield Co for royalty. A Walter patent suit and damages claim involve John H Johnson vs Dr J Flower. Margaret Dallmeyer sues Felix Hawkins and Mesara Honté & Clapp for $200 on a broken plate glass case. A McNish executors suit against Joseph Steen et al yields $3,376.88 on a mortgage case. Colonel Allens, U S District Attorney, notes a condemned strip near Dam No. 8 in the Monongahela. Bayless-Arson false arrest suit before Judge Ewing. Murray Wage suit against City of Pittsburgh for 50 cents a day back pay. petition for James C Brown pardon circulates in Criminal Court.

Patrick Morrow Soho ESA F. A. de Haan Rosalie A. de Haan James Old Mansfield & Co John H. Johnson H. J. McNish Joseph A. Steen James Brown C. B. Willer John H. Mullin Colonel Allens United States Western District of Pennsylvania Department of Justice Dam No.8 Monongahela River Joseph Bayless H. M. Cookson Ewing Bayless Cookson Iowa Station Andrew J. Murrey City of Pittsburg Murray Water Department Hoteph Stowe Criminal Court James C. Brown Brown Painters’ Assembly of the R. of L Collier Sheri McCandless McGunnegie Langhurst Steele Smith

Drape & Co. Mark First Anniversary With Gift

Mr James W Drape of Drape Co 129 Fourth Avenue presented Major James Geover with a solid silver water pitcher to mark the firms first anniversary in business in a ceremony attended by friends in the office. Also named is Dr Charles L Scott at 624 Penn Avenue noted for painless tooth removal.

James W. Drape Drape & Co Fourth Avenue James Geover Charles Scott Penn Avenue

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