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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1890

Page

11

Alderman Porter and Constables Guilty of Conspiracy

Alderman Porter and his constables were found guilty of conspiracy and their bail was increased. Councilman Nisbet ordered to pay a monthly allowance to his wife pending trial. The trial of Thomas Tracy for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Ida Shannon concluded with Tracy acquitted. Judge Slagle presided.

Thomas Tracy Ids Shannon Slagle Alderman Porter Nisbet Thomeas Tracy Slagle Yesterterday Moore and Reardon Tracy Porter Ida Shannon Elm Street Seventeenth Ward Shannon No. HP Elim Street W. J.ee

Alderman Porter and Constables Found Guilty

The jury convicted Alderman W. H. Porter and Constables Elijah Shephard Thomas Packer and Thomas Carney on charges related to misconduct. Porter and Shephard face bonds, while Packer and Carney receive $1,000 fines. Sentencing likely Saturday. Porter vows appeal and claims prejudice against his office.

Lawrenceville Porter Ball W. H. Porter Elijah Shephard Thomas Packer Thomas Carney Packer Carney Blagie Tie Alderman Porter Shephard W. F. Eichenlaub Iearly Supreme Court

Passenger sues Pullman Car Company for damages

J E Eastwood filed suit seeking five thousand dollars after he paid for a March 215k trip from Pittsburg to Washington City. He boarded at McKeesport but was refused a berth and left Conwellstille after hours without shelter, delaying his work as a clerk.

J. E. Eastwood Pittsburg Washington City McKeesport Conwellstille Wesbin

Nisbet Court Orders Periodic Support in Divorce Case

In the divorce action of Councilman William W. Nisbet against Virginia Nisbet the court ordered Nisbet to pay his wife a monthly support and awarded her counsel fees of 100 dollars. The cases involve pending divorce proceedings. Separately Margaret E. Maurer was granted a divorce from Frederick Maurer after a marriage that began in March 1879.

Wm. W. Nisbet Virginia Nisbet Nisbet Margaret E. Maurer Frederick Maurer Maurer Lef

German Publisher Sues Over Publication Rights

Henry Reuter, president of a German publishing firm, filed suit against J. J. tali alleging breach of an Arbeiter Zeitung issue and seeking damages of 8 471 dollars. The action names multiple defendants including Mollie Camp, Annis Wallace, and W. Amann in a Commonwealth criminal court setting.

Henry Reuter Workingmerce Publishing Company J. J. Tali Arbeiter Zttung Eli Criminal Court—Commonwealth Mollie Camp Annis Wallace W. Amann James Burns W. H. Wilson H. J. Baker W. Pendle Marcarnt Badge Andrews W. Bark Archie Daniel Petter Alias Carney Jerry Lovitte Myer

Court and county offices closed for New Year holiday

Joseph Gomad and wife filed suit against Stephen ee ae dam. A charter for Duquesne Printing and Publishing Company was filed. Pitubur g Glass Novelty Company charter filed with capital stock of 65000. Judge Collier's Criminal Court convicts George McColgan of assault on Miss Sarah McNally. Jury in William dee case for felonious assault on Antonio, an Italian on Grant street.

Joseph Gomad Stephen Ee Ae Ste Reon Capine Hanyacz William G. Banett Pitwuburg Glass Novelty William H. Reed Fred G. Barber James Aon Walter R. Barber Collier Criminal Court George McColzgan Sarah McNally Four Mile Run William Dee Iied Antonio Grant Street

Late News Roundup From The East And South

Disjointed reports include Justice Brower to seat on the Supreme Bench in January, Fall River mill activity, Naquet's parliamentary election challenge, police chief Marsh’s push to curb gambling, a deadly collapse at a Tennessee sand bank, Maryland tax proposal on foreign corporations, Cyprus and Petersburg intrigue, Parnell divorce citations, Browning funeral at Westminster, Ontario fatalities, and a DC Canal trustee bid for a receiver to repair and run the Chess and Ohio Canal amid political contention.

Justice Brower Supreme Bench Fall River Mass Department Chi Council Frederick E. Marsh Jackson Tenn Jackson, Tenn Maryland Hlature Og Meres Ousanud Charitea Saeteh St. Petersburg Ibitiet Enon Imperial Palace Oll Dublin Freeman's Journal Parnell Lewis Robert Browning Westminster London Tennyson Henry John Millais Alma- Theodore Martin Ontario Chess and Ohio Canal Supreme Court of District of Columbia

Two Trains on One Track Cripple Fatal Wreck Near Kokomo

A head on collision on the Panhandle Railway near Kokomo kills several railroad workers and injures many passengers. Engineers George Cummings and Tom Marte die shortly after. baggage master J Kerlin dies in Galveston. Adams Express Messenger Grant survives seriously hurt. The crash followed a failed attempt to pass No 14 by a northbound engine at Jewel.

IndiaRatours Kokomo Panhandle Thomas Lamb W. D. Noland George Cummings No. 14 Tom Marte Clinton House Bokomo J. Kerlin Galveston Thomas Harber Logansport Adams Express Grant Woods Webb Passeng Jewel

Unclear Personal Ad Transcript From Historical Paper

The text appears garbled with mis-typed phrases about a baby, illness, and a person named MARRY KELLERMAN in Helolt Kan. No coherent event or news item is discernible. structured details like date, location, or actions are absent.

Wilo Dsr Kellerman Helolt

Swearing Off Begins At Central Station

A light New Year docket at Central station yesterday showed two cases. One was forfeited and the other involved a loud drunk who paid over $240 for a nuisance charge. This falls short of five year records for smallest day’s business at the station.

Central Station

Ringing Cough and Debility Alleged Cure by Institute

A historical notice describes ringing noises in ears a hacking cough and other symptoms, including nasal voice breath odor and impaired taste. It claims the H and D Institute is permanently located on a certain avenue for the cure, with Mr. Hartman speaking.

H and D Institute Em Avenue Mr. Hartman

Banquet Cancels Milk Punch Over Liquor Threat

At Leavenworth banquet honoring Judge Brewer for Supreme Court appointment, organizers planned milk punch but faced police warnings. Commissioners Lowe and Abernethy said liquor would be seized if served, so the committee chose to serve only tea coffee and water.

Leaves Worth Kas Brewer Leavenworth Supreme Court of the United States Lowe Abernethy

Anfrecht Plans New Year Gallery Sittings

The Great Artist and Photographer Anfrecht will personally supervise all sittings at his Elite Gallery located at 516 Market Street Pittsburg New Year’s Day. All welcome and children urged to attend with elevator access provided.

Anfrecht Market St Pittsburg

Autrecht Photographer Wishes Patrons Happy New Year

Renowned photographer Autrecht greets 53 110 patrons of 89 with New Year wishes and hopes for continued patronage in the future.

Autrecht

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