Court hears Ruth Powlett at Mervyn murder trial
In Exeter Assizes Ronald Mervyn faces a murder charge as Ruth Powlett travels with Dr. Arrowsmith to the court. The village brims with interest while Ruth debates testifying and the impact on her future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garoe’s Arms
Jacob Carey
Ronald Mervyn
Carne
Plymouth
Exeter
Hiram Powlett
Mervyn
Smith
Reuben Claphurst
Ruth
Hiram
Isle of Wight
Ruth Powlett
Captain Mervyn
George Forrester
Oald
Gulston
Margaret
Onld Mervyn
Dave
Mrs. Powlett
Hesba Powlett
Reneies George Forrester
Carne Woods
Man Hai
Devonshire
Mund
Tom Man
Braddock Detective Proprieter Faces Delay In Court Conspiracy Case
George Gibson of Gibson Detective Agency and worker W C McCrea were to be heard by Alderman McMaster at 3 pm on a conspiracy and blackmail charge by Diamond Market occupants. Counsels postponed case indefinitely after brief consultation. Victims Owen McCann and Mrs Elizabeth Herst. McCrea jailed on bail default. Prosecutor Thomas M Marshall. defense F W Bennet. More arrests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gibson
Gibson Detective Agency
Braddock
W.C. McCrea
Alderman McMaster
Gibson
McCrea
Carlisle
Owen McCann
Elizabeth Herst
Thomas M. Marshall
F. W. Bennet
Two Days Yield $23895 in Disaster Relief Efforts
Johnstown July report notes Treasurer Thompson disbursed about 8000 dollars daily, totaling 23895 over two days. Authorities discuss liquor sale bans, police pay, and temperance meetings as flood relief continues with 1400 subsisting at commissaries and debris cleanup accelerating amid rebuilding.
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Johnsttownn
Thompson
Judge Cummin
Cresson
Captain Hamilton
Hamilton
Johnston
Conemaugh Valley
Father Field
The
Red Cross
Johnstown
Barney
Valley Pike Company
Moxham
Finance Committee
Eldridge
Main Street
Hurlbert
Kernville
Foothold in Hayti: Salomon offer to allow U S harbor access
The Star reports President Salomon of Hayti offered the United States absolute right to Mole St Nicolas harbor to establish a coaling station for warships. Blaine's later move to dispatch a commission aimed to learn if Legitime would grant similar concessions. Salomon sought a close U S alliance to secure a stable Hayti government.
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Wasuixctos
the Star
Salomon of
Hayti
United States
Mole St. Nicolas
Salomon
Blaine
State Department
Hoyt
Legitime
Collision on rail line near Greensburg kills one injures clerk
A night collision ten miles east of Greensburg on the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis line involved a west bound express and an east bound freight that broke in two. An unidentified man was killed and Postal Clerk Cochran was badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg, Inc
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and
Boston Justice of the Peace jails Weddy McDonald in malice charge
Yesterday Justice of the Peace William L. Douglass at Boston near McKeesport committed Weddy McDonald to jail in default of 500 dollars for trial on a charge of malicious mischief. Prosecutor Jacob Yost alleges McDonald placed poison on the road where his cattle could reach it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Douglass
Boston
McKeesport
Sugar Trust Accumulates Refined Sugar in Brooklyn Storage
Reports from Trust supporters in New York on July 4 claim large stockpiles of refined sugar in Brooklyn storage cases. Wall Street opinions vary, with some fearing price manipulation to undermine Spreckels, while others say the stockpiling signals market strategy or lack of demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trust
New York
Ief
Brooklyn
Suagur
Havemeyer, & Elder
Havemeyer & Matheson and
W Companies
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Claus Spreckels
Philadelphia
Spreckels
Invasion of Mor mon flies crowds DuSauguve Iowa streets
Dusougvue Iowa July 16 The city faced a swarm of sand flies emerging from river sand beds. About an inch long with broad wings they clustered around gas and electric lights forcing street closures. They died in large numbers leaving a nauseating odor and municipal crews removing the corpses. Old residents link the heat to an unusually heavy flight.
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Dispatch
Dusougvuee
Iowa
Consul Household Effects Subject to Duty Rules
The Treasury informs William W. Land, U S Consul at Hamburg, that his returning household effects must meet entry requirements and be examined with duties applied, as consuls are not exempt from the usual laws for arriving persons and their effects.
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Secretary of the Treasury
William W. Land
United States
Hamburg
Germany
Man From Allegheny Declares Kidney Disease Healed
Charles M. Eichenlaub of 189 Federal Street credits six weeks at the Polypathic Medical Institute 0 Penn avenue with cure of Bright's disease and rheumatism. He reports regained appetite and mobility after treatment and invites others to consult at No 40 Penn Avenue with free hours listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Eichenlaub
Federal Street
Bright
Polypathic Medical Institute
Penn Avenue
Chas
M. Eichenlaub
Winchester Hypophosphite of Lime and Soda Cure Claim
To perfect a cure you must remove the cause. Winchester's hypophosphite of lime and soda supplies the system with oxidizable phosphorus, deficiency of which is a proximate cause of consumption. For bronchitis weak lungs night sweats and throat diseases it is an undoubted remedy. Sold by druggists 1 per bottle. Recommended by physicians, circulars. Winch. & Co., chemists 142 William Street New York.
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Winchester
Winch. & CO
William Street
New York
Southern League pitcher Kensinger finds health with doctors
Louis Kensinger, a Pittsburg amateur and Southern League pitcher, describes years of chronic respiratory and cardiac symptoms. After treatment by Drs. Copeland and Blair, his breathing, sleep, hearing, and singing voice improved, enabling him to return to work and public performances with renewed strength.
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Louis Keysinger
Pittsburg
Woolslayer
Thirty-ninth Street
Peon Avenue
Mr. Kensinger
Drs. Copeland & Blair
Kensinger
Lawrenceville
Nichols’ Bridge Works
Thirtyh Street
Butler Street
Plain Talk on Catarrh and Consumption Treatment
Article discusses catarrh as a precursor to consumption and stresses early treatment to restore nutrition and strengthen the constitution. It notes that neglect can lead to lung trouble and asserts that doctors Copeland and Blair publish testimonials only with patient consent, sharing voluntary statements from grateful patients.
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Suneain
Pittsburgh City Ordinances on Public Works and Bridge Approaches
A compilation of 1889 city ordinances from Pittsburgh detailing establishment of a Public Works Department, grant of track switching rights to L Benz & partners on Water Street and South Thirteenth Street, and authorization for the American Bridge Company to construct a river approach. Includes perimeters of rights of way, annual payments, and repeals, with officer attestations and recording dates.
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Ghantin
Water
Din Creese Ward
South Thirteenth Street
Water Street
South Twelfth Street
Department of Public Works
Ng of
Pittsburg
L. Benz
Vilege
Mcenares
HP. D
Select Council
Geo 'Sheppard
Geo. L. Hollida
Common Council
Ore. Booth
Aperomet
WM. McCallin
Ostermaien
A. D
Jeter
Y Bridge Company
Allegheny River
Duquesne Way
Allegheny
City Company
Sixth Street
Barker's Alley
Oe River
Allegheny Wharf
el Suspension
N . Bri
Thie Hehday
Jane
H. P. Ford
Geo. Sheppard
Geo. L. Holliday
Geo. Booth
Commmon
BT. Ostermaier
Orchard Street to Ward Street Oakland Passenger Railway Ordinance
The city of Pittsburg grants the Oakland Passenger Railway Company limited rights to lay rails and operate double and single track routes along Atwood Boquet Frasier Ward Semple and adjacent streets, with perpetual repair and 1 foot outside the curb, to be completed within 60 days of approval.
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Oakland i Liberty Passenger Way Company
Pittsburg
City of
Pitt
Pittiw Oakland Passenger Railway Company
East Liberty
Atwood Street
Atwood
Boquet Street
Frasier Street
Ward
Endane
Boguet Street
Fifth Avenue
of Public Works
Th Ri Finance
Ora
Geo
H Eliday
Booth
Reece
BERT
Ordinance Grants Side Track Rights in Pittsburg
Historic record shows the city granting Oliver Iron and Steel Company a license to lay a South Twelfth Street side track from Pittsburg and Whitehall lines to its warehouse with a shed. The ordinance requires annual payments and sets city oversight through the Commissioner of Ways.
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Nordinangy
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
White Hall
Erie
Cee
Ae Scorsese
Pitsburg
Exene
Nance
Oliver Iron and Steel Co
Malta
On. P. Ford
Select Council
Holt
Geo. Booth
Na Osea
WM. McCallin
Bert Ostermaler
Clark
A.D
Iron and Steel Pnrene
South Twelfth Street
L BR. BR. Co
White R. BR. Co
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Oliver Inco and Steel Conyy
City of
Geo. Sheppard
Geo. L. Holliday
Common Council
Bert Ostermater
A.D. Ptr
Bert
Pittburgine Plane Company
Commonwealth of Degenue
Ford Street
Boutheventh Street
Brownsville Avenue
Washington Avenue
Birmingham Avenue
Frederick Street
Mary Ann Street
Manor Street
Ita Road
Department of Public Works
Pitwburg
le H. P. Ford
Geo
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Rath
Hendricks
Mr. Thompson
Cummin
America
Lovexiner
Wurrest
Sorrest
Louis Kensinger
Sok Woolslayer Street
Sixth Avenue
Buunus
DRS, Copeland & B
Sixth Ave
Jylt Esu
Achilles Street
Shetland Street
Linovle Avenue
Hentraw Street
Ordiaance
Noah
Seliet
Wm. Iccallin
Bert Ostermaier
Pambone
H. P
WM. McCaan
Aerthey
Kirkwood Street
Hilane Avenue
Collins Avenue
H.P. Fodent
Selec Council
Geo, Booth
Parer
Bert Otter Ater
Dahles
Dahlem Alley
Berlin Street
Frankstown Avenue
Oontes Ee Hiller Alley
Ee Council
L. Holliday
Common Booth Council
J Wa
Office of City Controlle
Board of Assessor
Department of Public
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