Natural Gas Illumination Suit Heads To Court
A high profile suit by R B H Smith against artificial gas makers seeks to prove a process for illuminating gas from natural gas. The case, in the United States Court, could affect many companies in the natural gas belt and may impact profits and dividends cited in prior discussions. The article also ponders why candy sales persist while some gas works may hide real operations and notes questions about supply and consumption patterns.
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R. BH. Smith
United States
Esquimaux
John Franklin
Rush for licenses fills Clerk of Courts office
A stampede formed at the Clerk of Courts yesterday as over 200 license petitions were filed amid the rumor that today would be the final day for applications. Clerk McGunnegle said the office stays open until 6 pm Saturday to allow all to file, with about 1,000 total applications so far. The report notes last year’s total and that the first section will not be published for about 38 weeks as the record is prepared.
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Clerk of Courts
McGunnegle
Lawsuit over Wylie Avenue gas explosion damages
Attorney John A. Wilson filed a complaint for Mary McCoy and husband against the Philadelphia Company Central Traction Company and the city of Pittsburgh. The action seeks damages for a natural gas explosion that damaged the Glass family home at Wylie avenue and Tunnel Boulevard, injuring a servant and wrecking the house.
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John A. Wilson
Mary McCoy
Robert McUoy
Hells Shallenberger
Frank Shallenberger
Frances E
Blanche
Eleanor Glass
Mary A. Glass
Philadelphia
Central Traction Company
Pittsburg
Glass
Wylie Avenue
Tunnel Birvet
Parl
Suit for damages against real estate agent Orr
W D Porter on behalf of James Kelly and daughter Mary sue James L Orr for injuries Mary claims were caused by Orr. Mary is a minor. A capias was issued and Orr was jailed then released on bail of seven thousand dollars awaiting argument.
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W. D. Porter, Esq
James Kelly
Mary Kelly
James L. Orr
Orr
En Eee de
Argupit
Springs Ruled Damages Sought in Water Purity Case
Nancy R B Collins and Mary J Osborn sue Chartiers Valley Gas Company for damages over alleged destruction of water purity from springs on their farms. Trial held before Judge Ewing. company bored for a test near the adjacent property.
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Nancy RB. Collins
Mary J.osborn
Chartiers Valley Gas Company
Ewing
Trials in Common Pleas and Criminal Court
To-Day's Trial Lists show Common Pleas No. 1 with numerous civil cases including Huckenstein & Co versus Kelly and Jones & Co and other entries. Common Pleas No. 2 lists cases like Miersch et al versus Moffat and Heilman's Houston with various chartiers valley company disputes. Criminal Court includes Commonwealth versus Edward Abbott and others.
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Huckenstein & Co
Kelly, Jones & Co
Cornelius
Hombay
Evans Bros
Bunting
Huckenstein
Nunpery Hill
Pitzer
Philadelphia Company
St. Peter's German Lutheran Church
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Caughey
McK
B. V. Ry. Co
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Jefferson Gas Company
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Kerte
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Game
Senlley
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Miersch
Court Deliberates Deed Ownership in Osborne Case
A Common Pleas Court judge presided yesterday over a dispute between the executor of Finley Osborne and K. Kerr regarding a deed to Finley Osborne. The pivotal question is whether the deed concerns Finley Osborne senior or junior, with Messrs. J Scott Ferguson and Burleigh, Esqs. representing the plaintiff.
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Tris
Collier
Common Pleas Court
Sear
Patna
Court actions span fees damages and verdicts Across locales
An order directed a defendant to pay counsel fees and a monthly sum in a Jones case. A suit against a railroad pursued damages over land taken and wall damage from a collision. Verdicts awarded $10 in a wall case and $2,625.75 in a minor guardianship matter. A criminal trial involved a $2,000 pretence claim.
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Ees Jones
John Jones
Joama McCrue
Arainet
Turtle Creek Company
Exravant Creek
onseWay
Athermai B. Foster
Marvin & Co
Dissolution Petition Moves to Finalize Pittsburg Pipe Line
Beate warenloed is described as constrants mit and perssequelty injured with crippled foot and leg. Hexsy HOLDSHII, secretary and treasurer, filed for dissolution before Judge Stowe. Stockholders voted December 2 1883 to dissolve. debts paid and surplus distributed. Judge Stowe issued a rule for dissolution to become absolute if no exceptions are filed.
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Beate Warenloed
Hexsy Holdshii
Pittsburg Pipe Line Company
Judge Stowe
At & mm
Carnegie Library Building near completion for Harrison event
The Carnegie Library Building will be ready in about a week with the gallery awaiting pictures. Superintendent Hamilton will oversee floral displays for the formal das with President Harrison present. Clergy from both cities will attend. Bishop Whitehead and Bishop Phelan are invited for prayer and benediction. James B. Scott has not yet heard Washington plans for next week amid Cabinet family concerns.
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Carnegie Library
Hamilton
Harrison
Whitehead
Schenley Park lease talks stall on farm vacates
The City Parks Committee met in the city attorney's office to arrange with current tenants to vacate farm leases in Schenley Park. Tenants John Smitt Andrew Zender J Snyder Bier hold leases of 15 years one year one year and six and a half respectively. An offer was made by the city but terms were not agreed. Tenants have until Saturday afternoon to consider before next committee meeting.
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Schenley Park
John Smitt
Andrew Zender
J. Snyder
Bier
Rivers On A Rampage Halt River Trade
The Monongahela River rose yesterday and kept rising, hindering shipments as stations along the river ceased work due to high water. Morgantown and nearby landings showed substantial increases in water levels, depressing coal trade prospects and offering little hope for improvement.
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Monongahels
Gerrodgthon
Morganna W. Wakes Landing
Browneville
Bethesda Home Officials Plan Yearly Meeting and Site Purchase
The Bethesda Home managers met in the Hamilton building to review the Committee on Site report. The board will elect the President and Secretary, with a January first Monday annual meeting and a quorum of members. The committee is to buy a desirable property, with funds raised locally, amid concerns over public perception. Mrs. Moreland clarified the Home aids women seeking shelter for employment, not fallen women.
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Bethesda
Hamilton
Yust
Grant School Cooking Class Graduation Exercises
Saturday afternoon the Grant School cooking class will hold graduation exercises with pupils displaying their culinary skills. Prizes will be awarded for best bread and other food production, presented by Moreland the City Attorney who will also give an eloquent address. The bread question will be central with the biblical idea of asking for bread and receiving a stone, though the bread will not be sold by weight.
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Grant School
Moreland
Italian Protest Over Alleged Rent Seizure in City Case
An Italian woman and her children faced eviction after Alderman O'Donnell delayed a rent dispute case. Landlord Mr. Taylor claims $13 was owed and asserts the seizure followed by withholding the trunk. A large Italian crowd gathered, protesting the treatment.
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Alderman O'Donnell
Taylor
Mayor's Office Receipts Reported Up for FY Ending 1890
A rough ledger shows the Mayor's office receipts totaling 49072. The figures suggest the office performed better than anticipated by framers estimated at 25 percent lower. The report notes a significant positive variance and implies higher actual yield than projected.
William Weikeell Clings To Trolley During Desperate Fall
William Weikeell, motor man on the Southside electric road, slipped from a car roof while trying to fix a trolley near a hilltop. He clung to a furnace hose, which broke loose and slid down the steep grade with the car. He released as the level was reached, terribly pale but uninjured.
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William Weikeell
Weiksell
Supreme Court Delay in Porters Case Prompt Riverside Move
With no action from the Supreme Court in the Porter and Shep hard case, counsel Mr Marshall grows impatient and takes the men to Riverside, hoping the court may yet intervene.
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Supreme Court
Alderman Porter
Elijah Shephard
Mr. Marshall
Pee One Smith
Riverside
Dispatcher to move to Smithfield Street station
The chief train dispatcher of the P. and L. E. R. will soon be located in the station at the south end of the Smithfield street bridge. Workmen yesterday began the necessary changes in the building. Dispatcher Dietrich will remain at the Chartiers office.
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Smithfield Street Bridge
Dietrich
Chartiers
Craft Avenue
Fourth Avenue
California laxatives praised for health benefits
An article extols a laxative product claiming gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels. It is said to cleanse the system dispel colds and headaches and cure habitual constipation through its mercial virtues.
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California
How to Guard Against the Disease Croup
Mothers are urged to act when a child first becomes hoarse or cold. A Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is claimed to prevent many cases of croup, with several Pittsburgh area retailers listed for purchase. A late note advertises upcoming spring garments and wash dress goods from local merchants.
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Croup
E. G. Stucky
Seventeenth
Twenty-fourth
Penn Ave
Cor
Wylie Ave
Fulton St
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Penn and
Frankstown
Theo. E.ele
Fifth Ave
Carl Hartwig
Fortythird and
Butler Sts
Pittsburg
Allegheny
E. E. Heck
Federal St
Thomas R. Morris
Cor. Hanover
Preble
F. H. Eggers
Ohio St
Ohio
Smithfield St
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