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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1892

Page

6

Easter Island Secrets Revealed By Smithsonian Expedition

Smithsonian researchers expose Easter Island mysteries and wooden tablets with ancient inscriptions. A vast necropolis of 553 statues lies across the landscape, with 98 in the crater and 40 finished for platforms. Builders hauled 12 to 40 ton statues using wedges and ropes, while cannibal traditions and royal authority framed a doomed civilization.

Tite Dispatch San Franecisco Smithsonian Institution Pacific Rider Haggard Kor Easter Island National Museum Euch Crater Setae Esse Vinapu Tong Ribrossi Flic

Hutchison Cancer Hospital Treats Various Cancers in Sewickley

The Hutchison Cancer Hospital in Sewickley Pennsylvania continues to treat many cancer cases using a method attributed to the late Dr. John Hutchison. The facility reports full capacity with numerous cures among patients from West Newton Louisville New Brighton and Cockport. Cancers are removed without knife and cures are described as painless with guaranteed results when possible. For further information write to The Hutchison Cancer Hospital Sewickley PA.

Hutchison Cancer Hospital Sewickley John Hutchison Allogeny James S. Carothers West Newton T. A. Ballon Louisville Joseph Rider Fallowfield

Letter from Pennsylvania druggist praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy

A 1891 letter from Braddock Pennsylvania quotes a furniture dealer worried about stock of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He notes extensive past shipments, strong winter sales, and complete customer relief with the remedy. The missive mentions Des Moines America and audience addresses.

Brappock Messrs. Chamberlain & Co Des Moines Chamberlain's Cong Usu AL. Mauggins

Short Time Only Cabinets Ad From Hendricks & Co

An Allegheny advertisement by Hendricks & Co at No. 68 Federal Street promotes a limited sale of cabinets with a bold sales pitch and framed presentation. The terse note emphasizes swift action and the company name for identification.

Fn Hendricks & Co Federal Street Allegheny

Kennedy’s Restaurant Noted For Catering Fame

The passage praises Kennedy's catering reputation at No. 2 Sixth Street, describing his extensive use by shoppers and social circles for lunches and events. It notes his name boosts affairs of this kind and implies his services are the proper choice for gatherings.

Kennedy Sixth Street Caneer

Seven Divorce Suits Filed In Courtrooms Saturday

Seven divorce actions entered with cases filed yesterday. Names include Caroline Winbauer versus George Winbauer and Mamie Weir against Thomas K Weir. Accusations cover desertion infidelity cruelty and ill treatment. Several suits list prior marriages dates and corespondents.

A. H. Rowand Caroline Winbauer J. Walker George Winbauer Mr. Rowand Mamie Weir W. W. Hogue Thomas K. Weir Sue Parker S. M. Raymond Jennie Faulkner T. A. Cochran Murry Faulkner Curran Anns E. King W. T. Bessenicker John R King Zelta

Court actions span damages, railroad suits, and contempt

Annie E Clinton sues Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis Railroad for 25000 damages claiming her husband Theo dore Clinton died from a wreck caused by an unskilled brakeman and flagman on steep grades near Oakdale. Other notices include a bridge case over electric railways and contempt fines against George Fisher for whispering in court.

Annie E. Clinton Theodore Clinton Pittsburg Cincinnati Oakdale Clinton

Commonwealth vs Hastings and Co defendants in court filing

A criminal court entry lists multiple defendants including Hastings Wyman Pearson Powers Henderson McMichael Abruzo Mc Gennigie Blair Loutz McGee Owens Gilbert and others in a Commonwealth case. The document notes jurisdiction in Common Pleas and references Kent and Reed.

Criminal Court—Commonwealth David Hastings James G. Wyman Richard T. Pearson E. W. Powers James Henderson John McMichael Antonio Abruzo Ed McGennigie James Blair Walter Loutz John McGee, Jr James Owens Allison Gilbert Boe Eae Ae & Toesens Soe Mpy Julius Dem Alworth Common Pleas Ko i—Kent Va Reed

Multiple Civil Cases Before Common Pleas Court

A list of civil actions appears in the docket including Gleeson versus Katz Sampson Smith versus Pleasant Valley Railway Hughes Clarke versus Liddell Moore versus Liddell Mundorf Go versus Goff Seibel Oaterking versus Jenkinson Common Pleas No 1 Sieman versus City of Pittsburg McKrt versus Raible Janzon versus McCully Donnelly versus Brennan Union F and M Company versus Union Ice Manufacturing Company Bwosarin versus Mellon Haffey versus Allison Gillorley versus Baltimore and Ohio Railway Company Common Pleas No 3 Lare versus Westmoreland Specialty Company Mason versus Citizens Traction Company Gillam versus City of Allegheny Mercer versus Pittsburgh Traction Company Lauman versus Tate Hamilton versus Mellintock Company Britton versus Barnes Receiver

Gleeson Katz Sampson Smith Pleasant Valley Railway Company Hughes Et al Clarke Liddell Moore Mundorf & Go Goff Ve Seibel Oaterking Jenkinson Common Pleas Sieman City of Mellon Haffey Allison Et al Gillorley Baltimore and Ohio Railway Lare Westmoreland Specialty Mason Citizens’ Traction Company Gillam City of Allegheny Mercer Pitesburg Traction Company Lauman Va Tate Hamilton Melintock & Co Britton Barnes

Court Motions and Records In Millvale Robbery Case

Refusal of a new trial for Gottleib Abbey convicted of robbing a Millvale resident of 50 dollars. Charters granted for First M E Church Wilmerding and Allegheny County Medical Society. Executions issued in multiple cases and asset appraisals assigned. Name change petition filed by McKindry siblings to Buch. Lawsuits against Pennsylvania Railroad Cressen and Ebensburg Railway in October 1891 accident seeking 850000 damages. Insurance policy dispute over a 1000 dollar claim. Harry Armstrong retires as Clerk of Common Pleas No3. William Kirker Jr. becomes cashier. docket clerk position left vacant. Jury in Louis Suppe case mentioned.

A. E Goss Hiram Alleman Laura Alleman E. J. Donnelly Clara Quertimmont A. Schmidt Gustave Quertimmont W. Oshlinger Charles Rich Barbara Rich Olive Graham Edward Graham Allegheny Grahas Iham Pittsburg Ft. Wayne Chicago Graham Awmorrow Gottleib Abbey Millvale M. E. Church Wilmerding Allegheny County Medical Society William Adams H. D. Clemens Joseph Schulz Margaret Alice MecKindry John McKindry McKindry Buch Frederick Buch M. Fuxck Pennsylvania Railroad Cressen and Ebensburg Kaylor Mary A. Dougherty John E. Doucherty Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company California Dougherty Yeeren Harry Armstrong Internal Revenue Office Armstrong William Kirker, Jr Common Pleas Kirker Tsu Louis Suppe

Jury Narrowly Convicts After Extended Deliberation

The court heard a case where the defendant faced assault and battery charges after an extended 20 hour pursuit. Jurors initially favored acquittal 10 to 2, but the minority persuaded the majority to convict on assault and battery, and the result was pronounced in court.

George Fisher Fisher Foundry and Machine Company McClung Fisher Conrad Gundlach Julian Wolinski Jud McClung Suppe

Fire sale brings record crowds to Pittsburg clothing store

On Friday 8 000 attended the blaze sale and Saturday over 9 000. Monday promises renewed excitement as damaged stock is cleared at bargain prices. Men’s flannel shirts, suits, and overcoats move at deep discounts as Pittsburg retailers tout unprecedented values. Sale runs 9 to 5:30 at Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co. corner Grant and Diamond streets.

Cme Pittsburg Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company Grant and Diamond Streets

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