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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1890
Page
8
The Ohio new administration faces a fragile legislative majority as discord and planning delays hinder redistricting and other reorganizations. Key figures including Senator Soncrant and Senator Brown resist party schemes, while Owen and district lines spark caucus conflicts and stalled progress.
Local stores advertise men s suits and overcoats at low prices. New spring woolen garments and kerseys offered with large selection at Campbell and Dick and Jos Horne Co Penn Avenue stores. The big rim black velvet bar item to be sold at a sharp price at The Pee’s Store. Grant and Diamond avenues near the new Court House.
In Common Pleas Court No 2 an argument over auditor J H Miller's distribution schedule for Graff Bennett & Co assets was heard. The case cites the pending sale and asserts creditors were misrepresented and distribution fairness at stake in the Foreclosure process.
Andrew F. Baum yesterday filed exceptions in the U S District Court to the accounts of L B Duff as assignee of Carrier & Scum. Baum claims errors among others over his own fees and commissions totaling 1000 dollars, seeking adjustments in the bankruptcy matter.
The Orphans Court yesterday sustained the widow's exceptions in the estate of her husband. The court found the real estate must be of equal value and adjusted the valuation accordingly.
The case heard before Judge Acheson concerns J T Jones & Co versus the steamboat James Gilmore over a lost container barge sunk near Cincinnati. Jones seeks 2,465 dollars for the damage claiming negligence. the defense argues the loss was an accident beyond their control. The court has received its decision.
Arguments were heard yesterday in the court case Gumbert and Huey against W. F. McCooke trustees to stay an execution. The plaintiffs claim the execution was issued on a judgment not to be in force until another event occurred and that it was premature. The court served its decision.
Judges Collier White and Magee began the official vote count at noon yesterday and expect to finish today. The process follows Tuesday's election, with officials tracking totals and official results pending.
Divorces granted yesterday in two cases: John Kenna versus Julia Kenna and Annie B Dressler versus John Dressler for desertion. Justice records note both petitions approved after proceedings.
Broward A Kennedy appointed receiver in suits of A. & Miller and William Mogainte leaguinat J.C. Bons filed a bill in equity. Executions totaling 15000 issued against Dickson & Co. L. G. Westin sued A. D. Miller & Sons for furnishing a typewritten report of trial testimony in a nuisance case. The will of Annie E Kerr filed for probate. half her estate valued at 320000 goes to James McFall and Joseph Cass in trust for D R Kerr Jr.
A jumble of brief notes reports four Laston children suffocated in a Kin Ont fire. Other items mention stormy weather in Brazil, a Sioux Falls to Pierre railroad planned to finish before winter, a Cincinnati embezzler arrest, and various disasters, fires, and deaths across multiple locations.
The country’s post office will close in memory of the occasion. Tomorrow, Washington's Birthday, postal services and stations will close most of the day. Carriers will run forenoon deliveries and collections with some after five o’clock service.
Wakefulness hysteria and other nervous system diseases noted in text. Spring fabrics arrive at J Lixon's offering west se novelties in all wool plaids black and colored mohair Jamestown suiting ladies' cloths and French cash art at 438 and 440 Market Street.
The Senate discussed a Chandler resolution seeking Attorney General information about the killing of W. B. Saunders, U S Deputy Marshal, at Quincy Florida. Proponents accused Florida court officers of bias and urged federal action, while opponents called the remarks an apology for murder and urged adherence to law.
A shop reports 800 new dresses for ladies and misses in latest fashions. Prices range from 2.75 to 4 dollars for ladies and 2.50 for misses, with all sizes stocked and guaranteed fit. Mail telegraph or telephone orders accepted.
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