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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1890

Page

8

Chicago Mails The Great Exposition Debate For World Fair

A lengthy editorial contrasts Chicago Washington New York and other rivals in the race to host the World’s Fair. It argues Chicago offers moral policy and national unity, urges exposure of American progress, and cites rail, hotel, and regional advantages while warning against gate money as the primary aim.

Grain Exchange Messia Veach McCracken Elwood Washington, D. C Stewart New York John Hood Chicago Congress Washington Louis Senate Washington City Metropolis Chi Jentic Pittsburg Els Union Chauncey Depew Bay Minneapolis Sioux City New South Chica America Mr. Hood McCague McCagnue Chicaro Hood

New Index at Register Conner’s Office Aims to Save Time

A new eight to nine volume index covering records back to 1789 in Allegheny county will show every proceeding in a case. The system, praised by attorneys, groups initials for given names and combines wills inventories and accounts in one search. It is expected to handle two more years of records, reflecting a ten percent yearly growth in business.

Register Conner Allegheny County Conner Bogus Bankere Straightway New York Meyer Alther

Man Refuses to Pay Fines as Court Scene Stirs

In a criminal court Johanna Murphy was found not guilty on liquor law violations involving minors. Prosecutor Dennis McCarthy faced orders to pay costs as Deputy Sheriff attempted arrest. McCarthy, intoxicated, shouted defiance and waved his hat, causing a court disturbance before being jailed.

Johanna Murphy Dennis McCarthy Smith McCarthy Old Ireland

Belt Against Davison Brothers Over River Obstruction

Assistant United States Attorney Alcorn filed another suit in the U S Circuit Court against sand diggers Edward Davison Jr and J K Davison owners of the boat John K Davison The defendants are accused of digging and damming river stones blocking the channel and hindering navigation The suit seeks an injunction to stop digging and removal of dirt and stones placed in the river

United States Alcorn Edward Davison, Jr J. K. Davison John K. Davison

Multisuit List in Common Pleas and Criminal Court Dockets

The record lists multiple cases across Common Pleas No 1 and No 2 including plaintiffs and defendants such as Tragremer Oliver Dallmeyer Weldon Kelley Stevenson Humphreys Cornelius OBrien Finn and the Dollar Savings Bank, along with Criminal Court Commonwealth matters featuring a long roster of individuals.

Common Pleas No Tragremer Oliver Siebert Dallmeyer Weldon & Kelley Stevenson King Humphreys Cornelius Hambay O'Brien Finn the Dollar Savings Bank Common Pleas Reodot Ux Klaus Aan Ag Darragh McQuillan Duff Frazier Rhey

Couple sues over death of child from store counter collapse

John Betlejewski and Annis sue James McNulty, J. T. Brown, and M. L. Brown for 10000 pounds damages claiming the defendants negligently placed a store counter on the pavement at 2724 Penn Avenue and caused a 3 year old child to be killed when it fell on her while she played nearby.

John Betlejewski Annis James McNulty J.T. Brown M. L. Brown Penn Avenue

Legal Notices and Court Actions Mixed in Pittsburgh Ledger

Several court actions are reported including W. C. Stackhouse guilty on fraud charges, William M. Stewart convicted of illegal liquor selling, and Sorr entered against Alvin W. Ware for goods totaling $97,725. John A. Martin suits for oysters. ejectment suit against Pennsylvania Railroad with motion for new trial. freight dispute involving Peru and Carnegie Brothers. school district Homestead verdict for 3,547.06. Lizzie Wilbert divorce trial. natural gas suit against T. Brent Swearingen. Also guidance on influenza precautions and a local sale advertising Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with multiple local outlets listed.

W. C. Stackhouse Walter Horning William M Stewart McKeesport Dort Sorr C. A. Animordi & Co Alvin W. Ware Louvre Grove Emporium John A. Martin George Shotwell Elizabeth N. J John L. Mower Pennsylvania Railroad Company Railroad Wm. 8 Bailey Peru Carnegie Brothers & Co Old Sweet John H Jeremiah Miller Homestead Lizzie Wilbert George Wilbert White Philodatpaia Company T. Brent Swearingen Morningside Eg Coders Lim

Grounded British vessel at Cadiz and wreck details

fragmented report details a British warship aground at Cadiz after a collision with the French steamer Bry. it notes the ship was badly damaged but provides no clear outcome or modern verification.

Bat Cadiz Neous Brymanthe

Hotel Owner Shot in Saloon Dispute in Baltimore

Arthur De Atley, a Baltimore hotel proprietor, was shot in the left chest at 2 AM after a quarrel with John J. Hagan, a St. Louis drummer, who entered the saloon with three friends. De Atley lies in precarious condition. Hagan was arrested following a chase. his companions surrendered or were arrested.

Baltimore Arthur de Atley John J. Hagan St. Louis de Atley Eagan

Kniffin Murder Inquest Hears Poison Analysis

At the Kniffin murder inquest Prof. Henry B. Cornwall of Princeton College testified that his stomach analysis found no poisons. There was a slight reaction suggesting morphia but no sustained evidence. Jurors concluded today's testimony did not solve the murder mystery. Conforss on the Decrease in England. Loxpox, January 20.—The recent intro duction in England of the sound discs, invented by H. A. Wales, of Bridgeport, Conn., bids fair to perceptibly decrease deafness throughout the British Isles.

Trenton Kniffin Henry B. Cornwall Princeton College England H. A. Wales Bridgeport Conn British Isles Fralich Street Forbes Street Joncaire Street Ittsburg Fralch Street Forbes D. High Pittsburg Department of Public Edi de A. D J.C. Loughrey CITT Gen Sheppard George W. Morris George Sheppard H. F P. Ford Select Council Geo. Sheppard W. A. Magee Common Council Geo. Booth Con Council

Closing Out Seal Goods Prices Greatly Reduced

Short jackets English walking jackets and fresh foods this season are offered at low prices. Jos Horne Co's Penn Avenue Store promises quality goods at the best value and urges customers to avoid inferior beverages. D Luts & Son at Chestnut and Spring Garden avenues Allegheny advertises pure articles.

Jos, Homve & Co Penn Avenue Jos, Horne & Co D. Luts & Son Corner Chestnut Strong Spring Garden Avenue Allegheny

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