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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1891
Page
8
A detailed review discusses the Dempsey vs Fitzsimmons bout slated for the 14th, weighing each fighter’s past form, weights, and speed. The piece compares careers from Australia to the United States and notes a potential long, grueling match with strategic edge for both sides.
In Brooklyn gossip and Chicago deal talk dominate as A L Johnson’s claims are dismissed and A G Spalding’s purchase of the Chicago Players club is praised as a stroke of policy. Pittsburgh hopes for John Ward and new players while stressing a first class National League team next year.
The New York Herald notes a surge in pipe designs after tariff changes. A new olive wood walking stick pipe hides a removable bowl and concealed stem, with a match receptacle in the ferrule and an optional concealed mouthpiece for either full length or short pipe use.
A remarkable stone image was found on the Tuscarora reservation during General Carrington’s census work for the Government. The artifact's origin and significance are being investigated as part of tribal condition assessments.
A petition signed by George W. McCutcheon and residents asks the Quarter Sessions Court to remove Lincoln sub-school district directors Dr. George McNeil S W Jeffries Kk W Thompson A H Edwards J W Greist and J H Cook. It alleges unauthorized district split and harmful expulsion of 112 children from Lincoln school prompting calls to vacate seats and appoint replacements. hearing set for January 17.
A judgment bond for 105000 dollars from M J Buck and A W Buck to trustees for Johnston Buck Co creditors was filed yesterday. The bond is recorded in Cambria county and secures payment to creditors in four installments with four percent interest on remaining balance. The first payment is due January 5, 1801.
The Recorder's Office year report shows 24 689 records processed. Major categories include mortgages 10 400 deeds 14 153 and an incomplete entry for agreements.
Judge White settles a year-long dispute between John Hopper and Goodman DC over a sluiceway diverting a spring stream. The master found for Hopper, but White ruled the plaintiff had no right to the spring and sides with the defendant, ordering waste water returned at Hopper’s expense and each party to pay half the costs.
Judge Hawkins of the Orphans Court issued a decree distributing 7,765,007 58 dollars of Thaw estate funds. The schedule lists numerous public bequests to institutions such as Allegheny Cemetery, Presbyterian Church boards, Mercy Hospital and Western University among others. A remaining balance of 2,758 23 dollars is to be handled in a final distribution.
A compilation of cases under Common Pleas No. 1 and No. 2 listing guardians, railroad, manufacturing firms, insurers, administrators and a range of adversaries including Kilgore Gollon Co Hippely Son Goff B and C R R Co Weber Stroud Pittsburg Traction Co McClure Stenler Ittel A M Pass Ry Co Rose Simpson Hall Miller Rogers Falkman Oppenheimer Uy Jennings administrator People's Mutual Accident Ins Co Jutte Keystone Bridge Fearnley McEldowney Letaus.
A hearing before Judges Collier and Slagle dismissed the Bryan Coleman case against George Evans Supervisor of Chartiers township and others. The suit sought to restrain Evans from leveling and erasing Frese avenue at Ingram, contending the Supervisor lacked authority. The court held street upkeep is the Supervisor’s duty and sided with Evans.
Judge Stowe imposed sentences in Criminal Court yesterday including fines and jail or workhouse time for McDonough larceny and other offenses. Divorces were granted to Hannah Fry, Fannie Hall, and Anna Hermes. A guardianship case and a commissioner's appointment were noted along with court practice admissions and administrator letters issued. Executions against Sewickley Dairy Co. were announced totaling over five thousand dollars. A federal suit was filed by the U.S. Attorney against Anton Augianbough and others over alleged overpayment. Local ads promote Snow Creek beer and various products as well as a tapestry carpets sale and Iron City Brewery.
An article fragment describes import prices in Seville and across borders with varied yard prices and discounts. It mentions Italian and Normandy values and says prices can reach 500 a yard with 25 percent lower rates than elsewhere. The text is garbled but signals promotional discount pricing.
An OCR fragment cites various patent medicine names linked to sick headache relief. Mentions carers, Little Liver Pills and related tonics, with garbled typography suggesting a medical claim advertisement from a periodical. No clear dates or individuals identified.
A quirky local item highlights Fail We Chenille Spot Matines and a complete vellings roundup. The note teases new arrivals and suggests readers view the full display for details and prices.
Our entire stock of fine embroideries and laces from Gaul offered at reduced prices. Narrow baby edgings, Cambrie and Nainsook in mediam showy goods from 10c to Dic. Insertings in multiple widths for misses and children's dresses. Ladies' embroiderings priced from 20c to $8 per yard. All over embroiderings in stock.
In our Cloak Department unprecedented bargains are offered with hundreds of new stylish coats and capes. Prices in many cases have been cut in two and winter garments can be bought here for less than actual cost. Examine goods and prices before going elsewhere.
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