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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1889

Page

15

Prince De Gourie scandal ships across Europe prisons

A sensational expose traces the life of Prince De Gourie, later called George Emmof De Gourie, detailing his arrests in Berlin for debt and fraud, French imprisonment for contumacy, and London years. Mrs. Frank Leslie rejected him, while the Marquis de Leuville’s warning proved prescient amid intense American cabling and Pinkerton attention.

Prince de Gourie Frank Leslie Leslie Loxpox George Emmof de Gourie Marquis de Leuville Hyde Park America United States Aethadon Germany France Berlin Versailles England London Sorbone

Milan in gloom as plot claims throne and cabinet upheaval

King Milan, in a storm of turmoil, suspects a deep Radical plot to topple his throne after planned cabinet formation. Boxes of rifles and links to Tauschanovics thread a dangerous tale, while Queen Nathalie signals a possible shift in allegiance and aims to safeguard her son’s future.

Loxpon Milan Tauschanovics Skuptechina Gervia Nathalie Russia Europe Proto Obrienovitch Thin Dusen Nathalie

Auction of art and fabrics at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery

Fragmented ad lists reductions on fine photographs crayons and frames at 516 Market Street Pa. with unclear items including cabinets silk and fabric at a dollar per yard also mentions a clothing shop Pitcares's TarLonixe Emporio 454 Wood Street and references an unclear peer or brand in a damaged line.

Aufrecht Market St Ee Pa Pitcares TarLonixe Emporio Wood Street

Electric Suit Drags Through U.S. Court Argument Resumes

Argument in the electric light cases resumed before Judges McKenna and Acheson. Edison counsel seeks two months more to prepare, presenting affidavits to show inventor claims, while Westinghouse supporters push for an early final decision. Judges took the papers and reserved judgment.

United States McKenna Acheson Griffin Edison Company Edison

Hearings Set in Pleomargarine Case Docket

Alderman Carlisle presided as pleas were heard in alleged oleomargarine, butter fraud cases. Defendants A L Scott James W Scott Frank McGinnis H W Hough John Devlin James Cochran and Frank Y Over faced postponed settings with attorney William Yost. Over held for court on $500 bail after offering no defense claiming he sold on another's behalf.

Alderman Carlisle A. L. Scott James W. Scott Frank McGinnis H. W. Hough John Devlin James Cochran Frank Y. Over Mr. Over William Yost F. Y. Over

Their Own Appellate Court Moot Court Adopts Judges

The Law Student Association gathered in room No 2 at Common Pleas Court No 1 with Mr W A Chandler presiding. Judge Stowe ex Judge Fetterman and Major Montooth accepted seats on the Advisory Committee and Supreme Court Judges for the Moot Court. Members spoke on points from Blackstone.

Law Student Association Common Pleas Court

Bogus Coin Makers Bring Italian Counterfeiter to City

Paul Cascue alias Mirra, an Italian counterfeiter, was brought from New York City by Deputy U S Marshal Jeffries on a removal warrant from the southern district court. He belongs to a gang awaiting trial in Scranton. Curtis Fox and Andrew J Neale of the Butler county counterfeit ring were held for court after a Commissioner McCandless hearing.

Paul Cuigue United States Jeffries New York City United States District Court Cascue Mirra Scranton Curtis Fox Andrew J. Neale Butler County McCandless

Accidental Blast At Allison Park Injures Three Men

A stray spark from a fire near a powder can exploded at Allison Park on the Pittsburg and Western Railroad Friday afternoon. James Walters suffered probable fatal injuries, Rankin Walters and James Rigby were seriously hurt while blasting stone. All men resided in Allison Park.

Allison Park Pittsburg and Western James Walters Rankin Walters James Rigby

Two Notable Cases in Early Trial Proceedings

The trial of Hugh O'Donnell, alias Oyster Puddy, for accessory after the murder of Thomas Miller, is set with Daniel Leahy serving 11 years and 6 months. John K. Scott faces assault and battery charges from Dr. Bingamen. Hopper Bros. announce annual Washington’s Birthday closure for all stores and employees as a patriotic holiday.

Hugh O'Donnell Oyster Puddy Thomas Miller Daniel Leahy John K. Scott Bingamen Washington Hopper Bros. &C

Boston Man Walks Off Train While Asleep Near Altoons

John H. Haines of Boston walked off a Pullman car in his sleep near Altoons on the Pennsylvania road. His absence was not found until the train reached here yesterday morning. He was badly bruised about the head and body.

John H. Haines Boston Altoons Pennsylvania Road

Sale of 320 Wilo-made Suits and 100 English Trousers

A local sale offers about 320 men’s wilo-made suits in checks stripes and plaids at 6.00, and 100 styles of men’s English worsted pants at 1.24, both only for Monday and Tuesday. The store at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House advertises these low prices and large selections.

Cor. Grant and Diamond Sts The New Court House P.O. C. CG

Fifth Avenue tailor helps man with found money package

A well known business man returned to Dickson the tailor on Fifth Avenue and handed him a large package of money found in a pocket after having clothes cleaned and repaired. Dickson at 65 Fifth Avenue, second floor, received thanks for the honest find.

Fifth Avenue Dickson

Bozo dont touted as the purest mouth wash in public use

A fragment promotes Bozo dont as a superior mouth wash that cleanses enamel cavities. It praises comfort and purity, cites a Paris import tied to actress Jane Hading, and notes it is sold at dry goods stores. The item also urges readers to take children to Pearson for pictures and mentions him as a leading prowsrepher in two cities.

Bette Jose Havre Verine Paris Jane Hading Pearson

Free Textbooks Debate in Harrisburg Pushes Public School Reform

The Harrisburg legislature weighs free textbooks for all public schools and a manual training plan for boys with domestic economy for girls. Proponents cite Philadelphia’s 70 year history of free texts and Montgomery and Chester counties adopting the system, while costs, uniformity, and statewide publication are debated by educators and lawmakers.

Harrisburg Department of Education Philadelphia Nanticoke Montgomery County Ra Fio Allegheny County Chester County Delaware County Beaver Cambria Jefferson County Delaware Montgomery Fulton Arron Department of Neation Peewee Prof. Wickersham Department of Public Instruction Prof Wickersham Massachusetts California Pennsylvania Sonia Caney Stewart Simpsor

End of Season Gloves Sale Liquidates Odds and Ends

We offer remaining odds and ends in ladies and gentlemen gloves at deep discounts this week. Gentlemens fine Kid Gloves in colors and shades normally 125 to 150 priced at sec. Ladies black Kid Gloves plain and embroidered 35c to 1 offered at sec. Ladies extra fine French Kid Gloves in button or lace regularly 125 to 135 now 75c.

Sec

Bargains on Ladies and Gentlemen Handkerchiefs and Mufflers

Hole-souled bargains feature Cambric Linen Handkerchiefs hemstitched with colored borders at 7c each or 4 for 25c. Fine linen hemstitched handkerchiefs with fancy borders 4 for 25c. Gentlemen hemstitched handkerchiefs 7c. Silk brocaded handkerchiefs 24c to 74c. Brocaded silk mufflers 35c up to 135c.

Hosiery Sale At Hosthr WI Offers Heavy Socks And Merino Stockings

At 13c price level selling 300 dozen men s extra heavy woolen socks while at 24c men s very fine merino socks are offered. Odds and ends including misses boys and children stockings go at half price this week.

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de Gaurie Marquis de Leoville Star and Garter Richmond Pinkertons Geo Histen U. S Law Studentsa New York Pittsburg Beef Company Swifts Ladies of NEW China Store Kendrick Old Smithfield Street City Hall Arthur B. French China Wolff & Randolph Philapelpria Corner Diamond Smithfield Streets Wm.hassage &Son Select Family Grocers Sixth Street Suspension Bridge Queens Keech Keech’s Penn Ave Rea Keech’s. and Keech Sells Kornbluwws Optician Jal-Mtwwrrsunk Dsr Speer & CO Skanom Factory Third Street Duquesne Way Stevens Chair CO Pittsburg J. Diamond Optician Weinburg, Pa Erbert Walker Reir Onma Beth Ninth Street Kaufmanns Halloo Wolf Fowne Astrachan Usc Fifth Ave Smithfield ST
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