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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1890

Page

8

Fire in the Rear. Mayor Wyman Bailed Amid Perjury Charge

Mayor Wyman of Allegheny posted a $1 bail after Isaac Walkup filed information accusing him of perjury before the Common Council. Walkup, claiming to have about 20 witnesses and tax-fraud affidavits, vowed to prove the allegations while noting he acts as a private detective agent. The hearing was set for the following Saturday morning. no further meeting occurred.

Wyman Allegheny Bas Constable McInervy Alderman Reilly Isaac H. Walkup No. 225 Main Street Messrs W. D. Porter Frank Bennett J. G. Wyman James Hunter Common Council Allegheny City Penerlvania Evern Informaton J. W. Ecbola Joseph N. Harlan Walkup Sinc Pon Befurther John D. Shafer

Adlee to Stand Trial After Police Charge

John Adler, former police officer, charged with assaulting George Massey during an arrest on Willie street. Adler was dismissed previously for using force and appeared before Alderman McMasters, offered no defense, and posted bail for the superior court.

John Adler George Massey Wilie Ayents Alderman McMastoasters Massey Adler W. D. Moora

Building Permits Filed for Four Brick Buildings on Frankstown

Contractor Dennis Herron filed permits for four brick structures with stone trim on Frankstown Avenue near Station Street East End. Owner E Heveler. Total cost listed at $25,000.

Dennis Herron Frankstown Avenue Station Street East End E. Heveler

Great Pittsburg Bankruptcy Sale At 546 Wood Street

Special telegram promotes a once in a lifetime clothing sale by assignee Richard Maltby at 546 Wood Street Pittsburg. Bargains include suits priced far below market with hundreds of miles expected buyers, sale open late including Saturdays.

Pittsburg Richard Maltby Wood Street Prince Alberts Sixth Avenue New Bank of Commerce Richard Maursy

Survivors Recall Mrs Tarbell Tragedy On Johnstown Flood Train

Witnesses describe the day express scene during the flood. Mrs Schenck of Scranton escaped as her husband and sister perished. Miss Mary Patterson from Armstrong County witnessed Mrs Tarbell and her three children aboard with no warning before death. John A C Ewing and George Long corroborate and recount finding Tarbell’s daughter after the flood.

Coneimnaugh Thomas McVickers Mary Patterson Freg Armstrong County Tarbell John AC. Ewing Tyrone

Transgressor’s Path: Nine Larcenies Lead to Workhouse Sentences

In Criminal Court M Hockney admitted nine larceny counts for breaking into homes and stealing jewelry and clothing. Bridget Reilly and Mary Freeman pleaded guilty to liquor selling without licenses. Thomas Ravcroft received one year for larceny of a watch. Charles McCoy and Soran Reed each jailed six months and fined. John and Bridget Laffey await trial for liquor violations. George Verpel and others faced related charges with varying sentences.

M. Hockney Inspector McKelver Hockney Bridget Reilly Inspector Whitehouse Mary Freeman Brophy Thomas Ravcroft Charles Miller Charles McCoy Soran Reed Eacn John Bridget Laffey M. McNally Tobanco Annie Hards George Verpel Edward Burke Melinds Adama

True Bills Returned by the Grand Jury

The grand jury returned true bills naming George Werbel Thomas Golden Howard Gross William Harris Thomas Haws Frank Kucher John Reilly and others for larceny felonious assault felonious assault and battery assault and battery embezzlement entering a building with intent to commit a felony selling liquor without license and related charges. additional honored and unhonored bills list Henry Kay Charles Whittaker Edward Myers and Annie Sullivan among others with assorted offenses.

George Werbel Thomas Golden Howard Gross William Harris Thomas Haws Frank Kucher Et al John Reilly Larceny William Jackson Camille Demanilia John Mindorf Ignatz Kowelefski Frank Lauer Stewart Randies Lewis Supnes Charles Whittaker Edward Myers Charlies Miller Henry Kay John Fanican Mike Lydeo Mary Ward Harry Chambar David Dickson William Jackenn J. H. Sweeney Annie Sullivan

Injunction Halts Highland Street Railway Work

Judge White issued a preliminary injunction in the Charlies Lockhart et al vs Highland Street Railway Co and Duquesne Traction Co case. Plaintiffs seek to block line construction on Highland avenue. defendants and workers are restrained from any work until the hearing on Saturday and further court order. Plaintiffs must post $1,000 bond. Additional docket entries list cases before Co Pleas and Criminal Courts, including actions in DuBois and involving various firms and individuals.

Jury actions and non-suits in Philadelphia court docket

The docket reports John Forster vs Michael Fleckenstein, a non-suit in Albertina Remier vs Dora Herbert for libel damages, a non-suit in Rose Jackson vs Fidelity Mutual Life Association on a policy claim, a verdict for the defendant in Henry Zeigler vs Isaac Sessy on interpleader, and other suits including Corwin and Gibson vs Calfornia company for injuries from a gas explosion in Braddock on November 2 188?. The Koelisch family sues Philadelphia Company for damages over a fatal gas explosion blamed on improper piping.

John Forster Michael Fleckenstein Albertina Remier Mra Dora Herbert Plaintif Rose Jackson Fidelity Mutual Life Association Philadelphia Henry Zeigler Isaac Sessy D. P. Corwin James Gibson Calfornia Ae Slagie Joux N. Koelsch John Koelech Philadelphia Company Braddock Ili

Discriminating Thief Steals Van Gorder’s Fast Trotting Horse

G. W. Van Gorder, a Oakland commission merchant, reported his gelding Gladstone, a fast trotting horse valued at £1000, stolen from his Forbes Street stable Tuesday night. The horse, from Homewood track to Allegrane, was shod and retarded, then disappeared with no clear clue.

van Gorder Gladstone G. W. van Gorder Forbes Street Oakland Homewood Alle- Grane

Westinghouse stockholders to vote on capital increase

The Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company stockholders will meet in July to vote on an proposed capital stock increase. A circular from the company president explains that growth necessitates more capital and notes action is deferred until after the July meeting.

Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company

Hampton Battery to Erect Fourth Gettysburg Monument

The Hampton Battery plans a fourth monument to fallen comrades, to be placed in the peach orchard at Gettysburg. George W. Marshall travels to Harrisburg to locate the site with Gettysburg Monument Commissioners. The New England Granite Company will carve a 14 foot high bronze shaft costing 2100, with 1500 from state funds toward the project, aiming for October placement.

Hampton Battery Gettysburg Chancellorsville George W. Marshall Marshall Bros. & Co Harrisburg Marshall Peach Orchard New England Granite Company Hartford Commonwealth Allegheny Parks Allegheny Cemetery Hampton John C. Shaler Robert Ae Amos Petrie L K. Becker William

Gallant Councillman defends Lady in ruined gown claim

Finance Committee meets as Hon A C Robertson argues city liable for Miss Fannie E Pogue whose dress was torn by lumber projecting over New Grant street. Keating and others oppose. matter referred to City Solicitor Moreland. similar case cited with Mrs Mary Barry injury claim referred similarly.

Finance Committee A. C. Robertson Fannie E. Pogue New York New Grant Street Supreme Court Keating Pittsburg Ihs J. Robertson MacGonnigle Jing Mary Barry Wimot J. W

Strong Push to Relocate City Poor Farm

The Special Committee on Poor Form of Councils met with Chief Elliott to consider disposing of the existing poor farm and buying a larger tract. Debate centered on which committee should handle an ordinance drafted by the city solicitor.

Warmecastle Elliott Chief Elliott Keating Ford Select Council Committee On Charities Mr. Keating Clark Booth

Mistaken policy on real half price clothing sales

The notice argues against frequent deep discounts, saying such tactics erode value and trust. It stresses that quality, style, and price justify steady sales without exaggeration, claiming durable clothing and better value over time. It urges customers to choose garments priced fairly rather than chasing aggressive promotions.

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