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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1889

Page

8

Witnesses test on crossing gates and train alert failure

Car 40 operator M M Elder testified that gates were raised after a train passed and the car set forward without warning signals. Crossed gates, no whistle or bell, two witnesses saw the danger. Gatekeeper S S Cunningham testified to gate operation practices and the lack of alarm signals. The court discussed Company Order No 5 limiting bell or whistle signals at crossings between Pennsylvania Avenue and the Allegheny River bridge. The case adjourned to continue the following morning.

M. M. Elder Manchester Abe Pitsburg Charles — _ony J. H. Alsten Pennsylvania Company Ft. Wayne S. 8. Cunningham Allegheny Este Tees Siadinustachi Sabia Akeinoe Bante Ake Penitentiary Pennsylvania Avenue Allegheny River Bridge AB Starr Sears Starr Ginaanke Sola Thes Sen

Will of Matthew Campbell filed for probate

The will was found in a small pass book and dated yesterday. The document names $8000 to his widow and children, with the balance of the estate and his house and lot to be distributed to other heirs after her death.

Matthew Campbell Ap Coke Ee Coes

To Day's Trial Lists Common Pleas No 1 Ferrellet and Others

Common Pleas No 1 lists cases including Ferrellet ax against Mercer, Browder vs Pack Moore vs McKeon, McGier vs Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad, Wheeler vs Iron Picas Railroad, and Gein vs Darrah. Additional entries Frasier Bros vs Mo Seempeee Gein and Morrie vs M Criminal Lasarawita appear with names garbled.

Common Pleas Ferrellet Ax Mercer May Fritsch Schnete & Co Drewes Rudolph Central Passenger Railway Company Browder Moore McKeon McGier Pittsburg and_Lake Erie Railroad Company Wheeler Iron Picas Frasier Bros Anderson Liztie Date Ihn Soe Gaetz John Senget

Discharged Judge Presides as Courts Hear Crimes and Cases

The United States District Court discharged Joan, with business brought before it. In one case France A Fulton won a suit and Raasa S&S E Ward pleaded guilty to opening a letter and tampering with contents. Ward, postmaster at Jacob's Creek, faced charges. The Pittsburg Carbon Company sues the Philadelphia Company for contract price on natural gas. Edison Electric Light Company of the Westinghouse Church Kerry case on a multi wire system continued. Joseph Cinguo, Italian resident of Pittston, Pa, counterfeiting trial remained in progress. Commonwealth vs B F Crowe forgery ended in acquittal with costs to be paid by Orr. Earlier statements were corrected. the defendant was vindicated by a jury.

Joan United States France A. Fulton Raasa Edison Electric Light Company Westinghouse Commonwealth Va B. F. Crowe James J. Orr Orr Cleveland Smade

Detectives Arrest 15 More in West Virginia Racketeering Sweep

West Virginia authorities and federal agents, led by the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company in cooperation with U S revenue officials, arrested 15 more suspects in McDowell and Wyoming counties. The operation raised total arrests in the raid to 18 with two more jailed today. The group had been skimming rail route routes and trafficking goods in violation of state and federal law.

West Virginia Cuaxestox W. Va Norfolk and Western Railroad Company United States Revenue Authorities McDowell Wyoming Skatel

Officials Arrested in Election Law Violations Case

Deputy U S Marshal Faulkinburg arrives with William Palmer mayor of Plummerville Dr B G White Cyrene McCullough and Thomas Durham on charges they attempted to shoot Charles Wahl a United States Supervisor at the November election at Plammerville. The assault occurred at Plammerville several weeks ago.

Lirrir Rock United States Faulkinburg Morrillton William Palmer Plummerville B. G. White Cyrene McCullough Thomas Durham Charles Wahl Plammerville

Send Your Name and Address With Two Cents to Col A C S Johnston

Read as a small ad advising readers to mail their name and address with two cents to a listed contact in New York for a sample of cent shaving soap. The notice emphasizes a simple request and return of a sample product.

Col aCe S

Guskys to Offer Cheap Hosiery Hats and Cigars Tomorrow

Local ad lists 50 dozen four thread lisle hose at 24 cents per pair and 50,000 straw hats for men boys and children with prices starting at 39 cents. Also promotes La Perla del Fumagrare cigars from Key West priced up to 12 per hundred. Campbell & Cox Jersey styles in seaside and country wear advertised with varying prices.

Gusky's Key West G. W. Scamp Gusk Sks

Bargain Spring Suits at Gusky's Today and Tomorrow

Friday specials at Gusky's offer elegant light-colored spring suits in new styles at $8 $10 and $12. Shown as fashionable, strictly new and stylish with a lively fade feel. Danis is making portraits of dancers from the May event.

Batistes Boces Danis Ashe

Depositions Begin in Home for Incurables Suit

The court began taking depositions from Home for Incurables staff and inmates amid allegations of neglect and cruelty. Witnesses described tying a patient’s hands before death, denial of medical care, and harsh treatment by matron Mrs. Barlow and attendant Tuxford, with broader claims of abuse across the facility.

Crrcaco Mey James Botton

Local Remedies in City Market Sparks Mixed Reactions

Advertisements claim Hernsford's Acid Phosphate and Dr M W Gray products cure headaches. Other notices tout summer goods with prices from 74 to 8 dollars and discuss seasonal pricing and values in the city.

Hernsford M. W. Gray C. Spring G Si

Osteopathy and Disease Cure Ad Claims for Radical Cure

An old advertisement promotes a cata rhal cure claiming to relieve throat and head catarrh and associated symptoms. It touts a kit with a bottle, solvent, and inhaler, sold for $1 by Porren Deve & Carwical Corporation of Boston, with testimonials but no solid references.

Helaos Ford Porren Deve & Carwical Corporation Boston

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