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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1892

Page

9

Big Bill for Pipe in Gas Line Suit

Attorneys Watterson and Reid filed suit for Mackin & Tate against Carnegie Natural Gas Co to recover 27966 67 for balance on a 1890 gas pipe contract. Plaintiffs claim 63419 feet of 16 inch pipe at 92 cents and 17854 feet of 12 inch pipe at 65 cents led to total 69950 58 with alterations and extra work. About 68900 has been paid. suit seeks remaining amount.

Watterson and Reid Charles Mackin R. B. Tate Mackin Washington County Cas Company

Reers Bentz Walks From One Fall Into Another

Harry Bentz colored was brought from Huntingdon by United States Marshal Harrah yesterday and taken before Judge Buffington of the United States District Court. Bentz faced charges of breaking into the Hancock Maryland post office. A bench warrant had been issued, and after serving a Huntingdon sentence for insanity he was identified in court. With no bail available an order directed his removal to Maryland.

Harry Bentz Huntingdon United States Harrah Buffington United States District Court Bentz United States District Court of Maryland Hancock Huntingdon Clan Isreeny Marshal Harrah Pittsburg Maryland Court Maryland

Reich seeks seven thousand in damages from sleigh owner

Frank Reich files a damages suit against John D. Schaub, owner of a four horse sleigh, alleging he was struck on January 9, 1892, along the Brownsville road in Lower St. Clair township. Reich suffered three broken ribs and other injuries while the sleigh driver, Peter Brander, was later convicted of assault and battery. Damages sought amount to $7,000.

Frank Reich John D. Schaub Livers Reich Brownsville Lower St. Clair Township Peter Brander Schaub

Last Words of Dying Man Admit to Probate

The register admitted to probate the noncausative will of Issac J Worton after witnesses testified that before dying he wished his wife to receive all his property. Letters of administration will be issued to the Safe Deposit and Trust Company.

Register Conner Issac J.worton Register Worton Safe Deposit and Trust Company

Insanity Testimony For Alice Mitchell At Trial

Memphis July 26. In the Criminal Court the defendant Alice Mitchell showed no sign of the seven day trial. Doctors testified her insanity, based on interviews and hereditary factors, and they stated she intended to kill Freda and then herself. The defense closed as experts urged confinement.

Alice Mitchell Freda Horse Memphis Criminal Court E BR Sale Sim Tuner J. H. Callender Central Insane Asylum Alice Campbell Knoxville

Hottest Day Yet in Pittsburg Since 1887

Yesterday set a new heat record for July in Pittsburg the hottest since 1887 with thermometer readings reaching 92 at noon and 96 at 2 PM many areas registering above 100. The heat caused suffering and several deaths including laborer McDermott age 40 near Seeding Ainuah Crate and Heary streets, and Mary Coleman 15 visiting from McDonald who collapsed on Atwood street. Horses for the Eureka Ice Company also died after prostration. Humane Society officials urged shorter loads and more horses as horses and people endured extreme heat. Police officers Dawson and Wright were affected but Wright faces serious condition. A new Oklahoma colonization plan was announced from El Reno organizing a large Oklahoma home seekers colony to Central America with August 1 departure via Galveston to Nicaragua for employment on coffee plantations.

Pittsburg Weather Bureau of Weather Bureau Eureka Ice Company At O'Brien The Humane Society West End Lawrenceville Michael Wright Southside Poomers el Reno Orua J. R. Shannon J. L. Hollyfield Purcell Oklahoma Central America Galveston Nicaragua

Boys Burned While Playing With Fire In Indianapolis

Indiana report states James Shade seven and Thomas Shade five were badly burned in an accident linked to their parents burying a child who had died from a fire incident. The incident follows a fatal burn earlier that day.

Indianapolis James Thomas Shade

Seashore Excursions and Insurance Pitches Highlight Local Ads

Railroad round trips offer July 2 rate of 10 dollars with 12 day validity and early departures at 8 am and 9 30 pm. An Equitable Life policy promises money back with interest if one lives, aimed at families. Pennsylvania Railroad runs Aug 4 seaside trips with 10 ticket price and 12 day duration, stopovers allowed, Union Station departures in the morning and evening. Water’s Famoity Soap touts no alkali and longer lasting clothes. Hayes & Seaway advertise office furniture at 33 Water Street.

Pennsylvania Railroad Union Station Wa.m Philadelphia

Bargains in Misses and Children's Wear Reduce Prices

Extraordinary reductions in all lines of clothing for Misses and Children. Misses Shirt Waists in Cheviot and American Shirting now selling at 60 cents each, down from 1.25. Ends soon as stock permits.

Cheviot Sec

Bargain Sale Promises Money Back If Early Purchases

An advertisement touts a limited event promising refunds to customers who pay within five minutes of cashier time. It invites shoppers to buy any item such as a suit shoes or tie and guarantees a money back offer if their payment arrives first. The notice emphasizes the sale will end next Saturday and urges quick participation.

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