Asylum Need Prompts Law Change, A Crimin al Insane Plan Suggested
James B. Scott, member of the State Lunacy Commission, returns from Philadelphia. He says the commission regrets failing to push a bill to establish an asylum for criminally insane offenders who would be confined like prisoners yet receive treatment. He argues such an asylum is needed as the number of insane offenders grows and juries are swayed by the insanity defense. He recounts a prison case where feigned insanity fooled officials until a doctor suggested confinement in a hospital, leading to the man’s recovery and exposing the danger of allowing feigned insanity to escape punishment. The commission plans another push for lawful detention of insane offenders with proper treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Scott
State Lunacy Commission
Philadelhis
Wrein
Western
Aepaes
Wright
Warden Wright
Etter
Walt
Iml
Lavacy Commission
Slow hotel day signals weak early travel in Pittsburg
The Pittsburg hotel scene shows unusually sparse registrations through 3 p.m. at St Charles and nearby inns. Veteran clerk Captain Orcutt notes post New Year slowdowns and a Friday holiday lull, while Anderson E Bonneville reports many letters from business travelers and a heavy New York influx expected to begin Sunday evening. Merchants anticipate spring trade revival and demand for rooms from east agents selling straw hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
St. Charles
Orcutt
Anderson E
New York
Pittsboro
Fine Calendars Pay and Cheap Ones Not Worth Paper
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance official A McFeely notes business calendars spend thousands yearly but only first class ones pay. He cites company calendars at 21 apiece with 12 carded pieces and original state history images. Major Patterson, a florist, promotes a calendar of steel engravings suited to each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McFeely
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
Sinbad Goes to Boston on BB&O Contract Run
The KK and OF secured its share of the theatrical business this week. The Baltimore and Ohio road binds the Sinbad Company of 13 people to Boston for three weeks, then two in Philadelphia, returning to Pittsburgh for another engagement. They start for the Hub at 3 this morning, traveling in seven cars including three Pullman sleepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
City to host midwinter rail excursion to Washington
Folly Burlesque Company and Devoy and St Padre with Mellville Company travel toward Cumberland and Baltimore. Hands of Fate Company head to Wheeling and the West. The first midwinter excursion to Washington over the Baltimore and Ohio is set for January 14. Division Passenger Agent Smith expects a large crowd due to improved service. Prospects are very favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folly Burlesque Company
Devoy and
St Padre i
Mellville Company
Cumberland
Baltimore
Fate’ Company
Wheeling
Washington
Baltimore and
Ohio
Smith
Langston Sees Foraker Path and Hill Cripples Next Fall
John M. Langston, Virginia’s colored Republican, discusses next fall's political climate. He believes Foraker will likely be the next Senator, Blaine’s stance may dictate the nomination, and Democratic leaders Hill and Crisp strengthen the opposition. Langston notes Republican strengths in the West and warns of Virginia white leadership fragmentation. He praises Mahone as best for Virginia and urges unity across races to win nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Langston
Senator Hill
Crisp—Blaine
Virginia
Akron
Langston
Ohio
Foraker
Blaine
Harrison
Hill
Crisp
New York
Stewart
Mahone
Bowden
Grady
Republican Party
Shively Predicts Quick Democratic Wins On Tariff Plan
Congressman Shively of South Bend Indiana says Democrats will swiftly move tariff reform, attack appropriation bills, and deprioritize canal projects and public buildings. He avoids sign of discord with Crisp and Mille and backs Gray for president while noting Indiana Democrats back Cleveland ally Gryman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shively
South Bend
Ind
Wars and Means Committee
Washington
George A. Jenks
Brookville
Distatchman
Springer
Crisp
Mille
Indiana
Gray
Gryman
Cleveland
Local Pittsburg stockholders plan Alabama trip for conference
Pittsburg Marble City Land and Improvement Company stockholders met to visit Sulacangua Alabama for their annual meeting on January 21. The party travels on a special Baltimore and Ohio and Queen and Crescent train with a 40 day ticket. Local organizers include A H Wilson William Van Duren Major W M Vogalson William Dickey J R Wilson and other Kittanning businessmen. They aim to recruit industries and envision developing a Birmingham style town. Return includes visits to Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Marble City Land and Improvement Company
Sulacangua
Ala
Banlioers
Ohio and
Queen and
Crescent Roads
A. H. Wilson
William van Duren
W. M. Vogalson
William Dickey
J.D. Hailman
J. R. Wilson
Youngstown
TWO SERIOUS CHARGES On Wich William H. Lewis Is in Jail Awaiting Trial
William H. Lewis was committed to jail yesterday by Alderman Gripp in default of bail to answer at court two charges, dieamy and perjury. Mrs. Ellen Carlen, of 45 Spring Street, alleges Lewis married her daughter on November 16 and later learned he had previously married a Martins Ferry, Ohio girl still living and not divorced. She furnished a letter and Martins Ferry certificate supporting the marriage. The perjury charge rests on the oath for his certificate for service with the affiant's daughter. Lewis made no defense and was committed for court trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Lewis
Alderman Gripp
Ellen Carlen
No. 45
Spring Street
Lewis
Martins Ferry
Brownley
Martius Ferry
250 men's Irish frieze ulsters offered at £650 each
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co. advertises 250 genuine Irish frieze ulsters and heavy storm coats with large collars and extra length, fully lined, at a striking price of £650 each. Visit the cor Grant and Diamond streets showroom Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Streets
Gents’ night shirts and underwear bargains in area stores
The notice compares prices on 100 dozen gents’ fancy night shirts at 39¢ with other outlets advertising 65¢. It also cites 50 dozen gents’ fancy wool underwear at 98¢ and contrasts them with $2 equivalents in the gents’ furnishing trade or $150 in dry goods stores.
Third annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State Music Teachers Association
The third annual meeting in Pittsburgh concluded with strong finances and high praise for performers. Officers were set for 1892 with Reading and Philadelphia leadership, a tuners bureau delayed, and a shift toward making the association a general body of active musicians rather than technical professors. The push for public school music instruction gained momentum through the Public School Musical Auxiliary with plans for expanded state-wide work and a future focus on essays and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Wood
A. W. Borst
Frederick Maxson
Mr. Moore
Misserly
Miss Vogel
Pittsburg
Cc. W. 5
Pennsylvania State Music Teachers’ Association
Philadelphia
Pittsburz
Messrs. Webster & Henricks
Murray
Association
Andrew Carnegie
Ilanr
Reading
Edward A. Berg
Edmund Wolseiffer
Carl Moter
Arthur Wittig
Thomas A’ Becket
Joseph H. Gittings
Roscoe Huff
Williamsport
J. H. Kurzenknabe
Harrisburg
W. H. Keller
Clement A. Marks
Allentown
Mots
Remaii
Sue
Carter
Sewickley Plans a Grand Clubhouse Venture
Two local organizations unite to build a large Sewickley clubhouse with theater rooms, billiards, dining, and athletic facilities. Key backers include E. B. Taylor Frank Semple Joseph Craig and William Grafton. Site along the river between the Fort Wayne Railroad and the river near Hazel Street proposed with water access and harbor potential. Financial plan contemplates life memberships at 500 dollars or stock/bonds to cover construction estimated around 15000 dollars. A public meeting will be called to advance the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley
Fort Wayne
E. B. Taylor
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Frank Semple
Joseph Craig
William Grafton
Sewickley Athletic Association
Sewickley Valley Club
New York
Edgeworth
Osborne
Messrs. McVeigh
O' Neil
Messrs
Club
Hazel Street
Quaker Valley Station
Ohio Valley
Electric and Gas
Sewickley Vans
Sewickleyams
New Year Travel Forecast on Pennsylvania Lines East and West
District Passenger Agent Samuel Moody reports travel outlook for New Year on Pennsylvania Company Lines east and west of Pittsburg with strong passenger demand. This week’s booked parties include Richard Mansfield heading 33 to Cincinnati and Birds of a Feather taking 21 to Baltimore, totaling 147 travelers with many groups from New York Philadelphia Oil City and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg
Samuel Moody
Richard Mansfield
Cincinnati
Birds of A Feather
Baltimore
Sam Devere Company
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Readers
In the Virginia City Madisonian readers endorse Chamberlains Cough Remedy noting rapid relief of severe colds within hours and complete recovery in a few days after recommendation. The notice claims the product meets manufacturer claims and offers free trials for a related nerve restorer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Mont
Madisonian
Chamberlain
Family quarrel over liquor business drives suit for damages
Angus McKay sues William and Anna McKay for 15500 alleging a conspiracy to strip him of a hotel lease and liquor license. He says his brother lured him from Helena to McKeesport, then had him sign over rights and used power of attorney to control the business after delaying his return from a six month stay at Hot Springs. He claims threats of arrest and deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus McKay
William McKay
Anna McKay
Helena
Mont
McKeesport
William
Marital Troubles Prompt Divorces and Decrees
A. M. Brown seeks divorce from Wally B. Gageby with co respondent Andrew Decker, citing infidelity. marriages noted in Altoona 1885 and residence at Homestead. Other filings include Mark Schmid for Jennie Hickey and Mary Orchard for divorce on cruelty. Yesterday's decrees include Fleck, Walker, McCurdy, Miner, Stelzner cases. commissioners appointed for Smail, McAndrews, Jones, Ekey, Stevenson, Hayne, Fox, McMillan, Cridge cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Brown
Joseph 8. Gageby
Wally B. Gageby
Andrew Decker
Altoona
Homestead
Mark Schmid
Jennie Hickey
Joseph W. Brown
Robert J. Hickey
Mary Orchard
William Pepper
J. Charles Dicken
Laura Fleck
Fred Fleck
Daniel H. Walker
Sarah W. Walker
Barbara McCurdy
Jonathan McCurdy
Joseph Miner
Lida Miner
County Prison Board Re-elects Officers and Announces Bids
The County Prison Board held a meeting yesterday with Judge Ewing re-elected President and Controller Grief as Secretary for the year. Warden McAleese and Jail Physician Chesstown were re-elected. Meat contract awarded to Edward E. Peters at 349 dollars per 100 pounds with bone, 449 dollars without bone. bread contract held over. A special session will be held next Saturday to revise jail rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
Grief
McAleese
Chesstown
Edward E. Peters
Dugan Sues Railroad for 10000 Over False Arrest
John Dugan filed a suit against Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company seeking 10000 dollars in damages for alleged false arrest. He says on December 16 while traveling from Connellsville to Pittsburg a telegram led McKeesport officers to arrest him after the conductor identified him, he was taken from the train and jailed three hours without cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dugan
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Connellsville
Pittsburg
R. F. Sheppard
McKeesport
Dugan
Suit Filed for 1000 Damages Over Car Fare Dispute
Israel H. Rumback by his father B. Rumback filed suit against Pittsburg Traction Company seeking $1,000. He says on December 7, 1891 he boarded a Fifth avenue car, paid fare, the conductor demanded an extra nickel for a basket. He refused, was thrown from the car and seriously hurt, claiming long disability and $300 in expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel H. Rumback
B. Rumback
Pittsburg Traction Company
Fifth Avenue
Stoup Sues National Tube Works for 5000 Damages
A. E. Stoup, a former employee at the National Tube Works mill in McKeesport, filed a suit seeking 5000 damages. He alleges that on April 29, 1991 a car jumped the track near a turntable, striking him and injuring his left leg and foot, due to daily track hazards and company negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E Stoup
National Tube Works Company
Stoup
McKeesport
Attorneys sue two corporations for damages in Glass suit
Yesterday attorneys R A and James Ralph filed a suit in the name of Mary A Glass against the Philadelphia Company and the Central Traction Company seeking damages. No statement of the case was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A
James Ralph
Mary A. Glass
Philadelphia Company
The
Central Traction Company
Court docket summary of multiple common pleas cases
A dense list of Common Pleas cases and parties including Commonwealth versus Henry and many co-defendants, O Reilly et al, Haller versus Citizens Traction, Barotzkietux versus Meyer, Voigt & Co versus Allegheny Grocers, and numerous others across several dockets. Includes Payne versus Carothers and Robbins versus Husband among numerous civil actions and interparty suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
Henry
Barney Huser
William J. Croft
Mollie Camp
Theresa Teets
Elias Hosack
Lizzie Jones
Richard Schooley
R. McKibben
Clara Porter
J. R. Jennings
Mary Dunbaker
Gorshine
James Cargo
George Veraskie
John T.O O'Neill
Philip Anshotz
Alphonzo Buck
J. H. Currell
Edward Noll, Jr
Timothy O'Leary
August Dabinger
Common Pleas No
Robbins
Husband
Davis
Held
Silkmitten
Signer
Mackey
Boyd
Mutchett
Phillipsburg
Nutrow
MelIntosh
Lawton
Jckering
McKinney
Barclay
Executions Issued Yesterday in Various Cases
Yesterday issued executions include Peter Klein for use of Christine Abbott against George and Fred Abbott for 900 dollars. Co. Wessel & Co. versus William B. Carnahan for 1,970.07. BF Shaffer & Son versus William B. Carnahan for 218.31. Shaw, Kendall & Co. versus W. F. Const for 60,850. Lamm Cees & Co. versus M. Geller for 11,121. Muth, binson & Co. (text garbled)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Klein
Christine Abbott
George and
Fred Abbott
Co. Wessel & Co
William B. Carnahan
BF. Shaffer & Son
Shaw, Kendall & Co
Charter Granted for Scotch-Irish Beneficial Association of America
A charter was granted yesterday for the Scotch-Irish Beneficial Association of America. The Monongahela Furnace Company filed suit against L. Wertheimer for 1779.26 for pig iron sold. Ett Coox and L Haber sued Postal Telegraph for 90 damages over pole placement. Taza filed an equity bill against J Schmelies and F M Rogers seeking an injunction to stop an oil well near his North Fayette house. Trustees filed to dissolve Spang Steel and Iron Company Limited after settling liabilities. McKeesport city sued for damages from Locust Street widening. Multiple other suits listed including Myers and Gilchrist claims. Mandamus against Controller Grier set for hearing. Next Saturday fixed for hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahea Furnace Company
L. Wertheimer
Ett Coox
L. ©. Haber
Versailles Township
Postal Telegraph
Compan
Taza
J. Schmelies
F. M. Rogers
North Fayette Township
C. B. Herron
W. C. Steele
J.C. Porter
Spang Steel and Iron Company, Limited
McKeesport
Locust Street
A. N. Myers
G. F. Myers
Hugh Gilchrist
H. C. Gohring
Grier
Micuart Trautwaux
Fred Venter
George A. Murdock
Trautman
Center Street
Allegheny
Rodgers
Lucan Marys
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Oughiogheny
Jouyx Hutouissos
Penn Avenue
Eureka Ice Company
Kensington Poised for Growth as Chambers Glass Plant Starts
Kensington prepares for a major expansion as Chambers Glass Company selects Hoover Hughes & Co to build a vast plant. The project promises 1 395 skilled workers, 540 blowers, a 750 by 150 foot building, 3 800 000 bricks, and completion within 50 working days. The Burrell Improvement Company already fuels a surge in population and industry, with 400 houses, electric light works, water systems, and a drive to diversify to stabilize local business. The plant’s arrival is set to lift Kensington toward McKeesport in scale and activity, with Excelsior Glass Works and Brownsville Plate Glass Company advancing nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers Glass Company
Kensington
Hoover, Hughes & Co
Johnstown
Chris Dixon
Pittsburg
Jeannette
Dixon, Woods & Co
George Moore
Chambers
Burrell Improvement Company
McKeesport
Nature
Excelsior Glass Works
Brownsville Plate Glass Company
Thornton Breas Towels and Linens Sale Teasers
A local store advertises a big week for towels and table linens with plans for a new sale starting Monday. The notice emphasizes customer activity, turnover, and a push to attract shoppers to cashing in on reduced pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Cash Store
Pennsylvania Rail Road Special Excursions to Washington 1892
Four excursions to Washington D C during Congress with national capitol visits in season. Dates January 21 February 4 11 and 25 1892. Tickets valid ten days from sale with Baltimore stopovers, travel in a special train or cars all day coaches, usable on regular trains except limited express. Return coupons valid on regular trains within return limit except the Pennsylvania limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Caps
Congress
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore
Cash Store claims monopoly on black dress goods trade
On sale again the three qualities of black Henriettas priced 69c 89c and 98c to $1.25 and $1.30 as close prices elsewhere. The store argues actual discount explains occasional shortages and urges customers to bring samples for comparison from other shops while insisting their cash prices revolutionize the black dress goods market.
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Offer For Monday Only
A local ad touts a special Monday inducement from the Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company offering a full outfit valued at 27.90 for 12. The deal includes blue or black overcoats with silk velvet collars and cassimere suits in all sizes, plus derby hats, with significant markdowns noted at corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feso Rae
P.C.C. C
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
Thornton Bros cash store ad touts value buyers at Allerheny
An marketing pitch claims the store attracts city shoppers with fair pricing and ready service. It promotes Henrietta cloth at 69 cents a yard and 25 cent calico sold in large weekly volumes, asserting it targets intelligent buyers who know value. The ad closes with the store name and address at 123 Federal Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Bros
Allerheny
Federal Street
Never Miss Sales in Dress Trimmings at Penn Avenue
Retail note advertises dress trimmings at 710 Penn Avenue with claims of best goods and lowest prices from Retsixe and Winp. Local promotional item highlights ongoing sales and deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Portrait offer with cabinets by Hendricks & Co Allegheny
An advertisement for a handsome life size portrait of yourself or family in crayon or watercolor. Each dozen cabinets includes a portrait. Made only by Hendricks & Co located at 68 Federal Street in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
Thornton Bros Sicilian rep goods sale ends
A few plaid and black and white twill Sicilian rep goods remain at Thornton Bros down from 10c. Limited quantities left with no more stock after this lot.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Santry
Sinbad
Boston
KK & OF
Marble City Land Co
Music Teachers’ Association
Society OF Active Musical People
Kurzenknabe
William Wolseiffer
Massah M. Warner
Thomas A. Beckett
W. T. English
Homer Moore
la Grippe
Godowsky
Stankowitch
Ison
Mr. Stoll
Hennig
Berg
Jarvis
Foerster
Fen
Alabama
Carroll Johnson
Forgiven
Oil City
Temptation
Kilne
the Prison Board
J. H. Miller
James A
Scotch-Irish Beneficial Association of America
Chambers Glass Co
Thornton Breas
Washington, D. C
Handsome
Tailoring
Sible
Liberty ST
Stanley
Haly
Besa
Jett
Bargats SS
Wo Copoaul Scn
Market Street
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