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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1889

Page

3

Defense Opens as Dimmy Trial Proceeds in Allegheny Court

The Dimmy murder trial resumed in the Over and Terminer Court with testimony noting officer Miller was drunk and insulted women. Witnesses described confrontations on Beech Street and a struggle where shots were fired, while defense contends Dimmy acted in self defense amid alleged intoxication and harassment. Adjournment set for 9 this morning.

Joseph Dimmy Miller Allegheny City Dimmy Robert Wagner Dr. Foster Dawson Wallace Wilson Glenn Fitzgerald Blanche Stanton Beech Street Jones Joan M. Jones Dommy Timmy Harris Withers Mass Harris

Biddle Sues North Versailles Township Over Damages

Joseph Biddle filed a suit for damages against North Versailles Township alleging the road’s poor condition caused his mare to become fastened and injure itself while pulling a wagon. He blames the road supervisor for negligence.

Joseph Biddle North Versailles Rae Camount Eiml Biddle

Trial Lists for Common Pleas and Criminal Court

To day’s Trial Lists show cases in Common Pleas No 1 and No 2 with numerous civil actions including Glasser vs McMillan Martin vs McMillan Wilson vs Walton Bacon vs Bigelow and others. The Criminal Court lists Commonwealth versus Keith and other names such as Brennen Elkins and Carbesine.

Common Pleas No Oyster Feidjer Glasser McMillan Martin Wilson Et al Walton Bacon Bigelow Commonwealth Kirkpatrick & Co Same Over Brady Stayrig Swayzer Montour Railway Company Hufschmidt Woodrow McLean Citizens’ Traction Co Warren Rich McCulloughs Cridge Flowers McAllister Chartiers Valley Criminal Court—Commonwealth John Keith Fred Carl — Benes Elkins Tuomas Brennen Sam Rn Mc Eres Celiaan Carbesine Gree Morrow Cnr Liegraff Flannigan Weston Cook

Neighbor Suit Over Cracked Wall Makes House Unlivable

John Skelly and wife of the Thirteenth ward sue neighbor Robert Chalmers for damage to their residence the cracked wall caused falling plaster and making the hall and home unfit to live in.

John Skelly Thirteenth Ward Robert Chalmers

Man sues railroad after unlawful ejectment near Connellsville

James M. Marietta filed a suit against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, operator of the South Western Pennsylvania Railroad, for £10,000. He says he boarded a train last September to Connellsville, paid the fare, but was ejected at P and forced to walk 22 miles.

James M. Marietta Pennsylvania Railroad Company South Western Pennsylvania Railroad Tale Connellsville

Kipp Sues Over Ice Taken From Allegheny River

Charles Kipp brings suit against Kranath and Kennedy before Judge Magee seeking recovery for a claim of $0 for ice alleged taken from the Allegheny River on land owned by Kipp above the low water mark.

Charles Kipp Kranath & Kennedy Magee Allegheny Tehop Kipp

Lines From Legal Quarters

Yesterday multiple court actions concluded with verdicts and compromises. Ernest Deckenbaugh et al. won against defendants in an ejectment suit. Margaret Durst vs John Schultz settled by consent for 125 dollars. H C Grantxo earned a verdict in ejectment against Dennis Sherrer et al. A divorce suit Henry Smith vs Sarah Smith awarded a three judgment. Executions placed with the Sheriff as details of local actions emerge. William B Neat secured a verdict for 2002 pounds in ore sale dispute. An intervening libel for 28 dollars was filed in a federal case Robinson v Steamer Ben. The Davis and Sequamable case against Murphy proceeds for damages.

Enwanp B. Scull Ernest Deckenbaugh Boggs & Bubl James Crawford Slagte Comsent Margaret Durst John Schultz H.C. Grantxo Dennis Sherrer Henry Smith Sarah Smith H. Dewees John Shields John Dewees Wiliam B. Neat William Smith & Sons United States District Court Wolf, Lane & Eeres Robinson

Alleged Diegal levy trial before Judge Stowe

Tax suit of F Bacon against Chief Bigelow for 5000 damages over tearing ogee the peouen Neantaee site will come up today. Bacon denies Bigelow authority while he was Gay Engineer. A verdict for the defendant was rendered yesterday in the suit of Charles Hetzler against Martha Goldinger. A constable ejected a woman in a related proceeding.

Stowe F. Bacon Bigelow Charles H. Hetzler Martha Goldinger

Westinghouse Gains Control of United States Electric

Westinghouse Electric Company gains control of the United States Electric Light Company, moving ahead of Edison as a leading force in the electric light industry. Officials say the deal transfers valuable patents to Westinghouse, strengthening its position and offsetting Edison advantages claimed by Bates decision terms.

Westinghouse Electric Company United States Electric Light Company Edison Edison Company Westinghouse United States United States Electric Company Humbird Westinghouse Company

Boston Stars Thrill Allegheny Audience With Varied Program

The Boston Stars delivered a lively show at Second U P Church in Allegheny last evening, garnering a hearty reception. Walter Emerson the guest cornetist drew praise, Medora Henson Emerton sang and played, Nella F. Brown delivered readings, and the ensemble closed with Bivouac on the Battlefield.

Boston U. P Stockton Avenue Sandusky Street Allegheny Company 4 Redoh Kiianist Rudong Shane "Ales Walter Emerson Medora Henson-Emerton Nella F. Brown

Elaborate Preparations by Scots to Honor Robert Burns

The county's Scottish citizens host a Burns anniversary banquet tonight at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Arthur Kirk will deliver the address to the Haggis, with James Johnston as Highland piper. Addresses by Al a Legente, William J. Reid, and Rev. C V Wilson follow. Music by the Misses Corey, Sarah C Kirk, Margaretta Wilson, David S Thompson, William Hardie and the Gernt Guenther Orchestra. Peter Dick reads Cuddle Doon.

Robert Burns Seventh Avenue Hotel Arthur Kirk James Johnston Ala Legente William J. Reid D. D C. V. Wilson Misses Corey Sarah C. Kirk Margaretta Wilson David S. Thompson William Hardie Gernert- Guenther Peter Dick Cuddle Doon

Distinguished Party of Mrs Harrison En Route East

Mrs Harrison the first lady elect, her daughter Mrs Mc Kee, and John Wanamaker passed through the city on the Panhandle line bound for Philadelphia. They will stay with the Wanamaker family in Philadelphia then continue to New York for shopping. The party arrived at 7 and departed at 7 15 this morning. breakfast was served in the car. Newsmen saw none of the travelers.

General Harrison Samuel McKee John Wanamaker Philadelphia City Indianapolis Harrison

Sixth Ward Club Endorses McMichael for Select Council

The Sixth Ward Club held a large meeting presided by Ruben Lewis with Ajax Jones G A M J Delphy Alfred Jones among speakers. The club unanimously endorsed Mayor McCallin's man McMichael for the Select Council.

Sixth Ward Ruben Lewis Don Cameron Club Ajax Jones G. A. M J. J. Delphy Alfred Jones McCallin McMichael

Impressive Ceremony For Rev Boyd Vincent Appointment

A telegram from Cincinnati reports the consecration of the Right Reverend Boyd Vincent as Assistant Bishop-elect of the Southern diocese of Ohio. Bishop Knickerbocker of Indiana will also arrive. attendance is by ticket.

Cincinnati Boyd Vincent Ohio Hitente Dave Aimee Bead Mae Aments al Yi Spaulding Knickerbocker Indiana Ronan de Ly Ee

Meeting at Fourth United Presbyterian on constitutional amendment

A meeting will be held Monday night at the Fourth United Presbyterian Church in Allegheny to discuss the constitutional amendment under the Woman's Christian Reminion. Drs Hays McAllister Hills and Mr W Bailey will speak, with prominent Masons visiting Johnstown arriving today.

Fourth United Presbyterian Church Allegheny Woman's Christian Remnion Yea Hays McAllister Hills W. Bailey

Nillk Bread Lends Promoted At Local Bakery

Ad text promotes Marvin's milk bread as near perfect with a promise of relief from headaches. It touts a location at 1102 Carson Street and mentions a second address at 295 Fifth Ave. The bakery claims a long history since 1853.

Joe Sale GEC, Johnston Agt Fourth Ave Dickson Fifth Avenue Wood Street

Local Business Directory Entries

PITTERBURG Thomas McCaffrey at 3 Butler Street Emil G Stuckkey at Mth Street and Penn area E G Stuckey Co at Wylie Ave and Fulton St Oak­land McAllister & Sheiblee Sthaw and Atwood St Southside Jacob Spohs No 2 Carson Street Allegheny A J Kraecher 8 Federal Street McBride Bhos Federal and bio Sts F Eggers 72 Ohio Street F H Eggers Son Ohio and Chestnut Sts Stevenson Arch and Jackson Streets Thomas McHenry Western and Irwin Aves G W Hughes Pennsylvania and Besver A Gleim Rebecca and Allegheny Aves

Pitterburg Thomas McCaffrey Butler Street Emil G. Stuckkey Mth Street Penn Are E. G. Stuckey & CO Wylie Ave Fulton St Storely Fifth Avenue J. W. Wallace Penn Avenue Oakland McAllister & Sheiblee Sthaw Atwood St Southside Jacob Spohs Carson Street Chas Allegheny A.J. Kaeacher Federal Street McBride Bhos H. Eggers Ohio Street F. H. Eggers & Son Ohio Chestnut Sts Ad. F. Stevenson Arch Jackson Thomas McHenry Western Irwin

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