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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1892
Page
4
Priest John Frederick Milbank argues the Church of England's origin lies in antiquity rather than a Tudor break. He contends true church identity rests on continuity with the Catholic tradition, not a monarch's reform. The piece defends Anglican lineage and warns against dismissing ancient roots.
Yesterday Aufrecht's Gallery at 77 Fifth Avenue Cabines drew large crowds of children and their mothers as little faces were taken for photographs priced at one dollar per dozen.
Gregor Meyer seeks letters of administration as no will exists for Father Mollinger. Bond fixed at 150000. estate valued at about 75000 with mort gages relics cash stocks and other items. Meyer to file administration once bond is prepared. Rosa Rosenwald stands trial for theft. Thomas Flynn to be tried for criminal operation. Lawsuit filed for 10000 damages by Streets against Devellin and Pace for assault. Margaretta Peppley sues Grimm Lang Robinson Eckert and Bailey for 10000 over a collapsed wall and injuries at 702 West Carson street.
In yesterday's criminal court G J Lightenheld was tried for assault and battery on D Sydnor and acquitted. P J Fueher convicted for assault on Daniel Peterson with a 25 fine plus costs. John Gibson nolle pros for larceny of clothes. Sophia Chrissman found not guilty after dispute over a clothes line. James Boyle pleaded guilty to larceny from a train. Jesse Furlong convicted for assault on Mrs Laura Verner. he boarded at Duquesne.
In the United States Circuit Court Judge Buffington presides the Consolidated Ice Machine Company of Illinois versus Union Ice Manufacturing Company of Pittsburg for 272000 claimed for artificial ice machines. Attorneys Cox Kerr filed for Andrew Johnson seeking a divorce from Sarah Johnson nee Bradley. They married May 15 and a decree is sought on grounds of infidelity with John Steinhart named as co respondent.
Yesterday's grand jury returned true bills naming John Byrnes John Mc Colly James Daly Barbara Dean James Dillon et al Lil Hughes Amelia Jones Fred Paush John Robinson Joseph Speelman David J Simpson Nicholas Welsh and others in cases including illegal panel selling libel and aliases. The document lists multiple names and indictments with various spellings and fragments.
The report names James Cronin and John Highgate in an intent to commit a felony tied to an assault on a bat case. It mentions Mark C. Jordon in connection with a serious offense. The ignored bills include John Gillesen Bridget Stone W Harris and others related to illegal liquor sales and furnishing liquor to minors.
Criminal Court docket lists the Commonwealth case against Thomas Flynn alias McGee and co defendants including John Hennessy KR S Lowther Thomas Cooper John Glenn Frank Y Batchelor Annie Congrove David Devise Dennis McAleer John Maloy Robert Simmons Cornelius Parker George Owens Lizzie Gwynne John Keanlon Catharine Sullivan Frank Goldburg Z T Hellman Jacob Van Allem George Guub John Maloney William Scheaffer Joseph Dougherty Pasquilla Golden M Wheeler Michael Bohl Howard Williams proceeding in session.
An application was filed yesterday for a charter for the Turner Hall Association of Munihaill Pa. James A TaTion and wife yesterday entered suit against Robert Martin and wife for 1000 dollars damages for slander. Frank Suits, jailed two years four months on a serious charge, was released yesterday under insolvency law. Executions aggregating 112 were issued yesterday against J J Winkenbach. Adam Apple issued a writ for 107, M M Winken b one for 575 and J J Kenney one for our answer of the owners of the steam boat Percy Kelsey to suits brought by members of the crew for wages. The men claimed they were put off the boat at Portsmouth. The owners allege they deserted and so crippled the crew that it was necessary to hire new men.
An old ad promotes Gail Borden Eagle condensed milk as a staple for custards puddings and sauces. It also touts the Jewett gas range offering hot water and 76 percent gas savings, advertised at J C aes stores in Pittsburg with a 25 cent price point.
Mayor Gourley and Chief Bigelow lead preparations for the Fourth of July celebration inviting 200 applicants for stand privileges. By 4 pm over 100 permits issued for refreshment stands rides and exhibitions as funds solicitations continue. Strong contributions include Harvey S Diebold Patrick Welsh and others with more expected from local lines and hotels.
Local store S08. Co. on Pearl Avenue reports a fresh shipment of men’s fancy negliges and ceviot shirts in multiple colors and styles including popular pinks and blues.
If you are leaving town do not leave silverware or valuables in the house store them in the safe deposit vaults at Farmers Deposits National Bank 66 Fourth avenue for protection. Mothers will find Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup useful for children Angostura Bitters are promoted as a remedy for indigestion.
Paris dealers advertise pattern dresses at sale prices to clear midsummer stock. Parcels & Jonza list location at 29 Fifth Avenue targeting hotels and fashionable resorts.
Four-year-old opium smuggling ring founded in San Francisco by Whaley and Gardner faced a failed money-sharing scheme. They used the yacht Halcyon to land drugs near San Francisco and in the Hawaiian Islands, with $80,000 in opium landed by Whaley last year. Whaley moved opium to Victoria and Honolulu, selling the cargo and keeping the proceeds, while Gardner was dispatched to Victoria. The group now contends with no enforceable law to seize Whaley and recover profits.
The Fifteenth Convention of the Turner Bund of the United States opened in Washington with President Hugo Muench presiding. He urged the gathering of about 40,000 members to memorialize Don to ensure the Columbian World's Fair of 1893 is run on a liberal international basis and to protest against restrictions on immigration.
Cleveland area streetcar workers strike halts service on the Broadway and Newburg line. About one motorman and conductor out as meetings held to contest firings. Workers demand higher pay and hours. directors refuse to negotiate.
A New York Journal item discusses refined taste in spirits, noting connoisseurs favor the O F C brand whisky for its claimed purity and superior flavor. The George T Stagg Co of Frankfort Kentucky produces the whisky, with James Getty & Co of Pittsburgh distributing it.
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