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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1892
Page
12
The House votes to uphold strict retrenchment and reject broader subsidies and bounties. Holman faces opposition as he presses for reconsideration while the chamber adopts a fiscal restraint stance and debates the scope of appropriations.
Speechless oath taken as member swore in from his seat due to illness. Bills introduced include Hatch bill adding Secretary of Agriculture after Interior and other measures. Adjournment to Monday follows. Several bills proposed on spelling education spending, free list items, Arizona statehood, and a day of eulogies for late Representative Lee.
A January meeting of the council inquiry committee reported the experts findings on John Bardsley’s use of city funds and noted possible overdrafts at Keystone National Bank. Councilman Smithers urged a resolution to withhold state funds until settlements are reached, risking the city treasurer’s position as state fiscal agent. The measure passed and the committee adjourned to report to Councils.
A January 15 meeting at the Trunk Line office gathered New England roads Canadian Pacific Grand Trunk and carriers to Newport News to address persistently low import rates. The group warned against evading inland rail tariffs and planned to press Montreal to Newport News steamship lines to align with road rates.
In Detroit on January 15 a U S Circuit Court suit was filed by M M Towle of Chicago against the Hammond estate. Towle, once a partner of G H Hammond in meat packing, says he was undervalued when bought out in 1882 for about 250000. He seeks 750000 to 1 million more, alleging Hammond’s exclusive control of finances biased the sale and harmed his stake.
Judge Botkin testified at the preliminary hearing of nine men charged with involvement in Sheriff Dunns murder. He had no new legal evidence identifying the outlaws. Under Sheriff Lambee repeated the posse account naming a leader called By or B Y Orner. County Treasurer Rogland identified Leach Thy Orner Rowan Chase and San Minton leaving the canyon after the shooting.
The Brush Electric Company of Cleveland files suit in the U S Circuit Court against the city of Chicago claiming the ore lamps used by the city infringe Brush patents. Judge Lacome in New York had sustained the patent validity, and users of the double carbon lamp without Brush license may face action.
After a new trial motion in the manslaughter case of James N. Taylor for the Bowmaster killing at Duquesne, arguments focused on evidence sufficiency and the instant death theory. Judge Porter reserved decision, with both sides confident but remarks leaning against a new trial.
Robert Richardson and George Scott were convicted of burglary tied to the Hazlett house on Ward Street Oakland with Scott also linked to a Shanahan residence break in Allegheny. Scott and Richardson received prison terms. O'Donnell and Slattery faced lighter outcomes. Billups and O'Leary involved in felonious assault cases.
A petition by the M. E. Church of Sewickley and the Sewickley Regular Baptist Church against Independence Natural Gas Company seeks an injunction and decree. The suit asserts the borough ordinance required free gas to buildings used for public worship, while the company now demands payment through April 1892 and threatened to shut gas service on January 16 if unpaid.
Judge Stowe dismissed the bills filed by C. & Gray and Noah Rubright against the city of Pittsburg in Common Pleas No. 1, finding no sufficient reason to sustain them. Decisions in the other courts are pending and all cases will proceed to the Supreme Court.
Yesterday Judge Reed concluded his term as judge of the United States Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. With no successor named, Circuit Court Judge Ache will serve as temporary chief until filling. In the libel case Michael Conroy v Pittsburg Times the jury could not agree and was discharged. a new trial will follow with a 7 to 4 vote for Conroy among 11 jurors, one excused for illness.
The trial of James Milla and A. J. Barr of the Post on an action for a libel suit is set for next Wednesday as brought by Senator M.
A grand jury returned true bills against ex Mayor Pearson of Allegheny on embezzlement for keeping 62.50 of city funds and extortion over witness fees. Maggie Raymond was indicted for perjury. Ex Alderman Doughty, jailed for gang complicity, made the information in July alleging Raymond lied at the Bander gang trial in 1489. Many others face charges from larceny to riot and illegal liquor selling.
Next week in Criminal Court the Commonwealth lists numerous defendants for trial. Monday features James Ca hill and others. Tuesday includes J B E Ruge and RichardCumphries. Wednesday lists James Millis and more. Thursday shows Joln Malone and Baptiste Lamiber. Friday closes with J J Richards and Antonio Abruza.
Multiple cases heard before Judge Collier and Judge Slagle include A J Lennox v Hunter in no contract action, John Whalen v Shaw with a verdict of 145 for plaintiff, Luxworth v Citizens Traction for 200 damages, Emma J McKinney v Barclay resulting in 5 verdict for plaintiff, and Anna Margaretha Ehmann will probate filed. Other suits include Constantisx Coyomites v Patrick McInerny for 1000 damages and Richard McCullough v Officers McAleece and Miller over a false arrest with workhouse detainment.
Hamburg American steamer California returned to New York with shattered steering gear and shifted cargo after a massive wave merged with rolling seas. 24 cattle on deck broke loose as the vessel listed ten degrees to port and required jury steering until tug escort up the North River.
In St Joseph Missouri on January 15 the American Iscuit and Manufacturing Company gained possession of two large cracker factories. Local managers argued the move was not a trust but a move to cut prices. The company closed one factory and raised cracker prices by two cents a pound. Dealers protested as the trust quoted indifference. A meeting of local capitalists was held and it was announced a large factory will be built and the trust will be backed across Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Iowa.
After eight months of effort to raise $80,000 independently, the South Dakota World's Fair Commission appears to have found funding. The Governor signaled willingness to convene a special legislative session if needed to advance the project without relying on state authorities.
The McDonald oil field shows a downtrend in daily production, with 305 producing wells yesterday yielding about 29 000 barrels, 1 500 less than the day before. A spate of shallow tests produced little, while the notable Guekert & Learns No 1 on the Bailey flowed 200 barrels daily in the Gordon sand.
Two drill workers extinguished a gas fueled fire after a violent explosion tore through a derrick. Flames were quelled by a nearby hose as gas pipes were shut and production figures for several oil lines and pipelines were reported, including National Transit Company and Southwestern Pennsylvania Pipe Line shipments.
New York oil prices edged lower and steadied with mixed results across gasoline duties. Pennsylvania spot and February options showed narrow spreads while Lima and National Transit certificates noted varied activity and shipments across the day.
Detective Woods of Denver reports affidavits from San Francisco and Arrowhead Springs alleging nurse Mrs. Worrell poisoned Mrs. Barnaby. He claims strychnine purchases here tied to the motive of inheritance and notes Mrs. Barnaby’s hotel boarding. The death sentence hangs over Dr. Graves in Denver.
A coal freight train on the Ohio Southern Railway derailed on a steep grade near Storm's Station Ross county. The engineer W. W. Cochran is missing and presumed buried. Fireman Harry Long injured with a broken leg. Brakeman Harry Ruse killed. Two Springfield residents among the dead. Loss estimated at no less than $20,000.
A brief classified notice notes that good servants and help are sought and responses will be directed to THE DISPATCH coat-a ward columns for advertisement inquiries.
W H Pearson, who sold his drug store, alleges pressure from a local drug trust to force his sale. He says wholesalers and retailers boycotted him for not joining the trust and that he could not gain admission to the St Louis Apothecaries Association. He claims enough evidence to convict several wholesale dealers.
Sir Richard Cartwright told a large Prerov audience that Canada is being ruined by taxation and has lost population in the last decade as Ireland did. He argued Canada’s natural market lies to the south and urged efforts to expand trade with the nearest neighbor.
Evidence of the success of Dr Copeland and Associates extends beyond Pittsburg with testimonials from diverse professionals and notable figures across the country. The statements, published with portraits or signatures, come from lawyers, physicians, artists, and prominent individuals, reflecting widespread belief in the treatment's efficacy.
W. D. Dunn, mayor of Franklin, Pa., writes that his father died from catarrhal complications and that after starting treatment he improved dramatically. He notes night sweats, dizziness, and insomnia but says he now sleeps well, feels younger, and can resume duties, recommending the treatment for serious chronic catarrh.
James J. Rafter writes he suffered three years from catarrhal trouble that resisted doctors and a Springs trip. Under treatment with Dr. Copeland and associates he improved in his bodily health and general wellbeing and recommends them as courteous and skilled physicians.
The testimony of Fred Hinkel of West View describes a long battle with cetarrh. After two months little improvement and a third month of gradual gains he reports full relief from pain and misery thanks to Dru Copeland Hall and Byers.
A patient describes severe chest pains spreading to the back, nasal discharge, and throat mucus. After trying multiple physicians with little relief, treatment by Doctors Copeland Hall and Byers led to improvement and renewed health.
A fragment from Newport ferry records shows a note of thanks to Copelan for resolving trouble. The readable line reads I am very grateful to On Copelan clates. No further details or dates are provided in the surviving text.
A St. Louis church pastor writes that after throat trouble worsened by public speaking he sought treatment from Dr. Copeland and associates. He reports he is now able to perform all regular duties without discouragement or annoyance.
H Ernest Cramer of St Louis writes to Dr Copeland and associates expressing gratitude for treating his catarrhal trouble. The letter notes public benefit and openness to use, while offices list Pittsburg specialty in catarrh and diseases of eye ear throat lungs.
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