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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1890

Page

2

Curse of the Abbey Haunts Hugo and Annie

Annie and Hugo wed despite a family curse tied to an abbey. The curse, debated by the vicar as a spiritual cause, torments Hugo at the Riviera and later proves false when the abbey burns. They settle in a peaceful home, raising children, with Annie’s motto to endure and work before cost.

Caneel Clareford West Ke House Hugo London Annie Riviera Abbey Love Hell God Father Nat Itf Surnet Annietry London Society

Nine lawsuits over Bijou Theater gas blast proceed in court

Nearly a dozen fire and gas insurers pursue subrogation from People's Natural Gas Co in a May 1888 Bijou Theater gas explosion case. Fidelity Title and Trust had compensated Patterson heirs and seeks recovery of losses from insurance firms. case hinges on subrogation terms and negligence by the gas company.

Bijou Common Pleas Court Fidelity Title and Trust Company People’s Natural Gas Company Patterson Block Sixth Street Fidelity Insurance Company of North America Guardian Assurance American Insurance Company New York Continental Insurance Company Fidelity Company People’s Company Cas Fidelity Title People's Company Supreme Court Messrs George Shiras

Closing Arguments in Mexican Mining Case Continue in Court

The Mexican mining dispute moved forward in US District Court as defense attorney Penrose read witness depositions suggesting ore quality is low. Affidavits from Percival Frazier, Julius Cavanaugh, and E F Larue were presented, while Samuel Dickson argued the defendants were bound by the contract with complainants.

United States District Court Penrose Sbec Percival Frazier United States Julius Cavanaugh E. F. Larue Mexican National Mining Company Samuel Dickson, Esq Philadelphia

Verdict of Manslaughter in Hastings Station Tragedy

In the Criminal Court yesterday Edward Abbott was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Thomas Garrison at a Hastings station picnic. The defense claimed self defense but the jury delivered a verdict after about an hour’s deliberation with a mercy recommendation to the Court.

Edward Abbott Thomas Garrison Hastings Station Abbott Garrison

Thrown From Train After Return Coupon Refused

James M. Marietta sues the Pennsylvania Railroad in a case arising from a dispute at Bensville station. The plaintiff says he presented the return coupon of an excursion ticket to the conductor, who refused it as expired and allegedly threw Marietta from the train.

James M. Marietta Pennsylvania Railroad Company Bensville Station Marietta

License Paper Deluge Caps Clerks Day of Filing

Clerk of Courts McGunnegle reports 1 million liquor license applications received yesterday raising total to 1 559. Last day to file is today with offices open until 6 00 PM. Metropolitan National Bank sues James P Herdic estate administrator in US District Court seeking to set aside a sale of Herdic asset as inadequate and fraudulent.

Metropolitan National Bank of New York United States District Court James P. Herdic Peter Herdic

Smith vs Pittsburg Gas Company patent infringement case

In a United States Court that yesterday heard arguments before Judge Acheson Roland H Smith sues Pittsburg Gas Co for infringing two patents on converting natural gas to illuminating gas. The plaintiff cites Hon G Harding and D E Tniterson. the defense cites W Bakewell & Son with Mr Patterson arguing the case.

Roland H. Smith Pittsburg Gas Company Acheson United States Hon. G Harding Philadelphia D. E. Tniterson, Esq Thin City W. Bakewell & Son Patterson Ee Patterson Bakewell Granger

Minor Court Proceedings Report From Local Docket

Court notes list assault and battery conviction for HEEMAS SCHITZ and pending trials against Nannie B Collins and others against Chartiers Valley Gas Co. Other cases include Kelly Co. versus Coraopolis School District over brick work, James Wallace versus Jefferson Gas for farm damage, and dentist A D McDonald pleading to misdemeanor practice. A charter filing appears in Recorder's office and a local stock offering is disclosed.

Heemas Schitz Nannie B&, Collins Chartiers Valley Gas Company Swing Kelly & Co Coraopolis James Wallace Jefferson Gas Company Adee Collies A.D. McDoxamp McDonald Penn Avenue

Late News in Brier Threatens Avarice of Global Events

A scattered bulletin from the era reports a mix of incidents: a Russian bond issue slated for February 20, a libel case verdict in Buffalo, a fatal boiler explosion on HMS Barracouta, a New York World basement fire likely from an electric wire, and a Missouri river bridge act plus land offices in Colon. Also noted are a Minnesota blizzard with extreme cold, a Portland train transfer, medical anecdotes, papal absolution, public life claims about Secretary Tracy, a judge’s contempt sentence, and the collapse anxieties of New York loan associations.

Bank of Paris Nince Ball New York Evening Post Buffalo Barracouta New York World Office Missouri River Kansas River Colon

January Humane Society cruelty cases report

Secretary Davidson reports January cases acted on by agents. Thirty four cruelty to children cases were addressed. eighteen left with parents, six cases placed under paternal custody, three with mothers in charge. Others went to private families or orphan homes.

Davidson The Humane Society

Verdicts Favor Property Owners in Jefferson Gas Pipeline Suit

In suits against Jefferson Gas Company for property damage from a pipeline, yesterday's verdicts awarded Henry Bickar 250 dollars Peter Bicker 250 dollars Jacob Bauer 100 dollars John Karts 150 dollars and George Wartz 50 dollars to the plaintiffs for their claims.

Jefferson Gas Company Henry Bickar Peter Bicker Jacob Bauer John Karts George Wartz

Fall Ends in Non-Suit in Braddock Wire Case

A non-suit was entered against the Braddock Wire Company in the case of Mrs Catherine Zwegel over the death of her husband who fell into a vat of vitriol while employed by the defendants.

Catherine Zwegel Braddock Comee Milane

Cornelius Awarded 2000 Pounds in Alienation Suit

Yesterday morning in Common Pleas Court No 1 a sealed verdict in the suit of D N Cornelius against J T Hamber for alienation of his wife's affections was opened. The finding awards Cornelius 2000 pounds.

Common Pleas Court No. 1 D. N. Cornelius J. T. Hamber Mr. Cornelius

Not as good as Ivory says reader ad claim

A fragment references a claim that a product is “just as good as the Ivory” but asserts the items are not equal, implying consumer skepticism about a substitute soap. No clear entities or dates are provided.

Long Siege Ends in Recovery from Chronic Illness

Mr. John M. Ifft of 62 Grant alley Allegheny describes six years of persistent cough dizziness and weakness then credits treatment by Drs Copeland and Blair for relief The man reports cessation of throat dropping restored appetite improved digestion and renewed senses now walking reading and reading without pain

John M. II Grant Alley Allegheny Mr. Im Manchester Street Ken Dra. Copeland & Blair Ifft Sixth Ward

Pittsburg Election Proclamation Details Ward Races and Locations

Citywide election notice lists mayor and city posts to be filled for three year terms and outlines ward by ward polling places. It also specifies council terms and election sites in each district, with dates and venues across Pittsburg.

Pittsburg William McCallin Pitta Howes of Pittsb Archibald & Brother Third Avenue Poor Board Fourth Avenue Diamond Street Pitts Grant Street Fourth Ward Penn Avenue L. Woodson Seventh Street K. McKenna Fifth Ward Equire Nolan Forbes Avenue Adam Brenwein Ntevenaon Fifth Avenue Casper Seiteman van Braam Aatreets Second Avenue Seventh Ward Frederi Pastre Federal Street Franklin Street Thomas Byrne Elm Street Wylie Avenue Eighth Ward People's Skating Rink Bedford Avenue Fulton Street John W. Beil Wyle Avenue Club House Center Avenue Caldwell Street Jeremy Bros Granville Epoch Julius Garbe Joseph Newell Twelfth Ward Thomas McCaffrey Twenty-ninth Smallman Streets Springfield John Excherich Twenty-eighth Thirteenth Pittsburg Thirteenth Ward Building and Loan Association Somers Street Thirty-third Street Patterson Kirkpatrick Street Fourteenth Ward Market House Hague Fifth Soho Lawrence John Allen Butler Streets Thirty-seventh Charlotte Street Pitwburg Howard School House Frauenholt Thirty-ninth Street Peon Avenue John Jevers Bloomfield G.H. Blume Liberty Elm Streets Washington Schoolhouse Fortieth Street M. F. Leslie & Bro Forty-third Butler Gangwich's Forty-seventh Bayard Hatfield Street J. Cox Forty-fourth Larimer Geo. Schaffer H Botler Street Kotler Street Highland One John Getty Broad Sit Collins and Sheridan Averies Jacob Richard Rankstown Avenue A. J. Batchelor Highland Avenue Pittburg J. B. Hyndman Elimworth Avenue Shakespeare Hotel Shadyside Station James Senright Twen Brandenstone Lincoln John Men

Local Hickman Man Praises Copeland Blair Cure

William Harnes of Hickman Pennsylvania describes a five year illness with blocked nose chest pains and cough that left him weak and unable to work. After visiting Drs Copeland and Blair in England and then back home his sense of smell and taste returned and he regained strength able to work daily. He credits the doctors with his recovery and invites others to inquire about his case.

Drs England Drs. Copeland & Biair Tim Dra. Copeland & Ir

Ordinance Locating Brayjen Alley in Pittsburg

City of Pittsburg enacts Brayjen alley location from Meadow street to Everett street. Center lines run parallel to Ashley street then Carver and Luna r Braden, totaling 770 feet, with 20 foot width. Also authorizes grading paving and curbing Mifflin street from Main to Friendship, funded by assessment. Repeals conflicting ordinance sections.

Gloster Street Vespucius Street Renova Street City of Pittsburg Department of Public Works T. S&s. Blair Piao Commonwealth of Pennsylvania P. Ford Queeoan Select Council GEO. Ae G. J. Holids. Y Common Council Steet Geo. Booth Maree Ofice Smith A Eyrn Hazalwood Avenue Bett Pittsburg Smith Street Hazelwood Avenue Bvyth Monongahela Street Bvth's Fees Inc Mobile Street Ion 2 McOulee Ee H. P. Ford Select Council Geo. Sheppard G. Latolliday Geo. Booth Santa Agor Santa Agor's Allin Conrad Street Penn Avenue Breed's Hill Street Commonwealth of Iowa Allequippa Street Rampart Street Allequippa Ina Street Center Avenue Iowa Street Cornelis Ford Geo Sheppard G. L. Holliday A . Wat McCallis Brayjen Alley Meadow Street Everett Street Saou Auhlay Street Carver Street Eared Ling Ashley Street Sarg Cn Larimer Ave Connells H. P. Furd H. P. Furd, Press For Select Council A . WH. Macallin McCleary Nordinasn Mifflin Eve Toteenreas Clerk of Councils Fiee Mifflin Street Main Street Friendship Avenue Geo, Eppard L Holliday W. H. Meerk Wylie Avenue Webster Avenue Gora Erty Pittisburg Perry Street Wyhe Avenue Jane IH Council G. I. Holliday

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Dr. Bull Lenis Pren Wood Street Mea Partington Trepic Ike Tomon Bow People’s Gas Company Bijon Abbotn United States Court Rely Smith Daz Criminal Court— Commonwealth Jake Dougherty Gottlob Hufnagle Harvey McElheney Recorder's Office Hamilton Lemmon Arnold Y James OnnEsTon Brier Peco Newnoonia Pius IX Isaac Catlin Tracy Regger Dundy Federal Court Lineb Building and Loan Associations Brooklyn American Building and Loan Lis Department of Justice Henry Fanz Fort Wawise Serr Jessa Jefferson Davis Senate Anaes Standard Oil Company Providence KR. L Semana John A. Tron Philadelph Lowa American Federation of Labor Mas Geen of the Humane Society Noel, Ws John Ifft Aeeuee Seaak Glenfield Avenue Peebles Avenue W. J. Brennan Carson Street Carson Thirty-first Lane Eee Sarah Twenty-fifth Streets John Hughes Sidney Street Eighteenth Street Jacobsu Jr Eighteenth and Stree Odd Fellows' Hall Barah Street J Streicher Windom Lisermen B. A. Hartman Twanty Mae DE Robekaste Washington Street Birmingham Fourteenth Street Bedford Ees Bingham J. Shaffer Twelfth Street Third Ninneries Beluhauer & Son Bradford Twelfth Streets Pittsaerst J Yd Matthew Keep Fifth Street Cavitt Way Knox Manor Street Washington Avenue Allen Avenue Christ Wilbert William Slater Virginia Avenue Kearsage Street Ph. Hoffman Boggs Avenue Wyoming Street Thirty-fifth Ward Sarah Street Old Stone Tavern Washington Pike WM. McCallin MR. Barnes Waill Hickman Harry Phillips Hulton Allegheny County Copeland Lottie J. A Archer Ville Sixth Avenue Janna Ionneil Atvest Boleee Common Braddock Avenue Edgerton Avenue Penns City of Pittsrg Stradlock Avenue Juniata Street Land Acts of Assembly Ordine Y. A. Iss Council Shea Oo KEW Finzer Ite Merita Finzer & Bros Louisville, EY Oming Stock Liebig Company Justus von Liebig Saori Whittier Erlang Tena Experien Samson SP. M. We Whittier, Peon Avenue Pitwbaurg Psuwk E.C. West Emil CG. Stucky Dehuggist Pannava Cor Seventeenth Street Penn Ave Twenty-Fourth Street Wyllie Ave Sandan Oie Chichester Pica Pape Company Fisher Block Wioodward Ave Detroit Mick Joseph Fieming & Son Diamond Market ste _ se Manhoo Joan Prr Cr. c. Fowler Moodus Norte Phila, Giarke & Pn
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