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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1889

Page

3

Cable gobble rumor stirs city rail line talk

A rumor spreads that the Pennsylvania Railroad may gain control of local traction lines and remove or shift small stations between East Liberty and the city. Officials deny plans to discontinue trains, while observers note possible influence over cable lines and future service changes.

East Liberty City Trafic Triction Pennsylvania Railroad Lawrenceville Ben Venue Bono Pennsylvania R. Pitcairn Ellsworth Avenue East New York Pennsylvania Road Cobic Penney Road Fifth Peon Avenue Thor Penn Avence Fifth Avenue

A Singaler Form of Monomaris

A discussion criticizes a class of people who overuse stomach tonics and nostrums, claiming such misuse leads to poor health. It touts Hirstetter's Stomach Bitters as a superior remedy for stomach and digestion issues.

Hirstetter

Surprise Overcoats Offer Draws Crowds at G C Store

Advert says men’s English melton overcoats sold out fast. Today only, cape overcoats priced from 10 to 40 dollars, discounted from 25 to 40 pounds. Detachable capes, elegant linings, stylish ulster when cape removed. Sale at G C corner Grant and Diamond Avenues, opposite new Court House, with Rosalia flour promotion accompanying.

Melton Gr. M Ulster P. C.c Grant and Diamond Ets New Court House

Inventor A. A. Wales to Visit St Charles Hotel

A. A. Wales of Bridge City Conp inventor of the Sueraitle device to id the bearing will speak at the St Charles Hotel tomorrow drawing attention in the region and Europe.

A. A. Wales Bridge Err Conp Europe St. Charles Hotel Anderson Hotel G. W. Mill Ational Tube Works Comeesport Jackson St Allegheny Jath-Santhi Gould

Feet Route to London via Nord Deutsche Lloyd Steamers

The Nord Deutsche Lloyd line offers New York to London steamers with superior inducements for European travelers. Ships are swift, well furnished, and backed by reliable management for safety and comfort. Also advertised are iron or wire for public and private buildings, cemetery lots, stable fixtures, iron stairs, shutters, tree homes, fire escapes, wire windows, and door screens. Arlon and Deal, 67 Second Ave. Market at 67 Second Ave.

Nord Deutacher Lloyd Line New York London Continent arLon & Deal Second Ave Sheshenet Ieee Taco Jeach Reilly Diamond St. Jazi Ksale Dickson Thirty Third McCaffrey Butler Samuel W, Black Fourth Ave Dickson and Menay Twentys Thirtythird Street Fpr Nice Ciites McCarfrey Notary Public Butler Street ST. Louis Board of Public Improvements City of Louis Board of Public Tee

Twenty ian Votes Discovered in Ward in Council Contest

Commissioner J B Young filed a report on the Commons Council race in the Thirty first ward. Andrew Binder was declared winner by 12 votes after illegal ballots reduced both totals. Binder 264 lawful votes. 12 illegal reduced to 255. Russell 282 lawful. 12 illegal reduced to 250. Contested result upheld with costs to be paid by sombercornes.

Ian J. 8. Young Commons Council Andrew Binder Binder William ©. Russell Mr. Young John R. Frisbee Gotlieb Paul John Hartner St. Albert Flanders Thomas Pritchard William H. Lindsey B.D. Galbraith Richard Rossiter Russell Samcoe Ansell John Beckman George Long Lawrence Tracessor John Quinn Robert Beck George W. Bean Thornton Smith Charles Hafies James A. Wheeler Andrew Sowers Rinder Som Bercornes

Greensburg Oleo Trials Result in Convictions and Fines

In oleomargarine cases against Allen Kirkpatrick & Co Frank Y Over P Brady and W C Staying judges acquitted one defendant and convicted three others ordering a £100 fine each. Adamson, named in a separate suit for selling oleo, was discharged except for the four named defendants who remain held for court. Adamson receives half the fines as prosecutor. Trial lists include Common Pleas and Criminal Court defendants across multiple cases.

Allen Kirkpatrick & Co Frank Y. Over P. Brady W.C Judes Slagle Adamson

Suit on trial questions tooth extraction injury claims

In a case before Judge Maree, J. H. Johnson accuses Dr. Jo Flower of malpractice after a tooth extraction caused jaw swelling and removal of jaw bone, leading to disfigurement and months in hospital. The doctor contends the jaw injury did not result from the tooth pulling.

Maree Dr. JO. Flower J. H. Johnson Ting Flower Johnson

Wishart Case Opens Against Three Newsreaders

Captain Wishart sues three newsreaders over handling of alleged immoral papers the Police Gasette and Police News. The case opened today with Moore and Montooth stating they were not quite ready for defense. Representatives of the journals attended.

Wishart Police Gasette Police News Moore Montooth

Woman Sues Pittsburg Traction for Damages Over Accident

Mary J. Bown filed a suit against the Pittsburg Traction Company seeking damages for injuries from a December incident. She claims she was dragged along the ground when the car started too soon as she alighted, suffering cuts and bruises.

Mary J. Bown Pittsburg Traction Company Iss

Lines From Legal Quarters Show Civil and Criminal Actions

Pursuit of R B McLean against Citizens' Traction Co for wages is before Judge Stowe and A F Preneer. A landlord dispute damages set at 75 dollars against George W Ache and others. Ejectment suit by J G A Fries against C Grenzinger. August McAllister suit against Chartiers Valley Gas Co before Judge Ewing. Dacee Bingman discharged after counterfeit money hearing. Frye remains on bail.

R.B McLean Citizens’ Traction Company Stowe A. F. Preneer Thomas Mary Noble Robertens Praeperick L. Davis George W. Ache Joux G. A. Fries C. Grenzinger Aloton Sobo Street August McAllister Chartiers Valley Gas Company Ewing Dacee Bingman Eipheniaub Allegheny United States McCandless Frye

Strange bill in equity filed over sanity of Elizabeth Reese

Henry Morrow files a strange bill in equity against Joseph J and the Reece brothers seeking to examine witnesses on Elizabeth Reese's sanity who died in 1854. He questions the will's validity claiming their mother was of unsound mind and asks a court to settle the issue promptly to protect his alleged lands inheritance.

Henry McD Morrow Joseph J William and John McC. Reece Elizabeth Reese

Men’s Cape Overcoats Sold At Unheard Of Price

Bargain alert at the corner shop offering 8 AM to 6 PM sale of men's English melton and cape overcoats. Originally 25 to 40 dollars now priced at 10 dollars each, many with detachable capes and Ulster style. location Grant and Diamond streets.

Bargain Tables Center Store Offerings Clean Up

Center of store display features laces embroideries dress trim winter underwear and hosiery with few prices, as Jos Honxt & Co. pn Penn Avenue Stores clear out stock.

Clearance Sale of Breech Loaders

Breech loaders offered at J. H. Johnston's 621 Smithfield Street with target rifles priced at 225 dollars and up. Double shot guns listed at 675 dollars and up with small increments. Single shot guns priced from 50 dollars with various unclear minor amounts. Fine repeating rifles advertised from 3 dollars at the same shop.

J. H. Johnston’s Smithfield Street

Reizenstein Announces Two Week Sale of Fine Wares

A notice from Reizenstein at 156 Federal Street Allegheny invites patrons to a two week sale of plates cups saucers ornaments rich cut glass dinner sets chamber sets and the entire line of imported and domestic wares and glass at greatly reduced prices.

Reizenstein Federal Street Allegheny Trussu

Clearance Sale of Revolvers

Double action revolvers in various calibers offered at 175 and 225 dollars. Sale at J. H. Johnston's 621 Smithfield Street. Scrorvna cured available free of charge at 1102 Carson Street Southside.

Ward J. H. Johnston Smithfield Street Scrorvna Carson St Southside

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