House adopts Pinkerton inquiry amid labor dispute
The House passes a resolution to investigate the Pinkerton Detectives amid debate over the agency’s role in interstate commerce and labor unrest. Supporters cite Albany and New York Central strike incidents while opponents urge limits to federal intervention. The Senate and other business follow, including lighthouse funding tweaks and naval appropriation discussions.
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Committee On Judiciary
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Pinkerton Detectives
United States
Pinkerton
New York Central
Albany
New York
Congress
Ten Dollar Men's Suit Sale Sparks Town Talk
The article touts a statewide $10 men s suit line with prizes of the season and claims competitors cannot match the value. It highlights light spring patterns in checks and cords, blues grays and browns, plus Oxfords and cassimeres all at $10 each. Silk mixtures tweeds and worsteds also priced at $10, with tickets to a circus offered.
New Fabrics Offered At Unusually Low Prices
New plaids, stripes, serges, Bedford cords, chevrons and other fabrics offered at unusually low prices for 30 days at H. J. Lynch's 498 and 440 Market Street. Also Pure Food Products fifty page catalog with grocery prices mailed free on application from Miller Bros., 183 Federal St., Allegheny.
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H. J. Lynch
Market Street
Wrau
Pure Food Products
Miller Bnos
Federal St
Allegheny
Delia Cain Acquitted in Millvale Infant Death Case
A 17 year old, Delia Cain, was acquitted after a jury returned a not guilty verdict on the charge of murder and concealment in Millvale. The trial raised insanity as a defense, with witnesses including Dr. Lyon and Judge Slagle instructing the jury on life and death questions surrounding the infant.
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Delia Cain
Millvale
Samuel Murphy
Miss Cain
A. K. Lyon
G. T. Mac Cord
Goehring
Judge Slagle
Slagle
Pennsylvania
Single
Trusts For Nephew And Niece Davis Fund Granted
The Davis siblings Carroll P and Nellie F created a trust with 3000 dollars each for their nephew and niece. Upon reaching age 31 the beneficiaries would receive half the fund, with survivors taking the remainder. Now both have attained age thresholds and the trustee seeks discharge after paying the funds to the pair.
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Ment
Carroll P
Nellie F. Davis
Carroll P. Davis
M&m
Nellie Davis
Oleomargarine Trial Plea Deals Set By Judge Collier
Twenty indicted for illegal oleomargarine sales pleaded guilty before Judge Collier yesterday. The remaining 22 defendants were given until Saturday to decide their fate, with trials slated for Monday if they do not plead. Plea outcomes await Supreme Court ruling on constitutionality. Named guilty plea participants include F. C. Edwards Matth Henke Joseph Zenger J. L. Ackerman Catharine Shannon Caroline Wilson Sophia Breitweiser J. Y. Deey W. D. Chisholm H. Coleman Wm. Cadman John L. Hahn R.S. Hemiup Park Painter Jacob Painter Jr Edward Kenna Mrs. Criss A. P. Cook John Leonard Emma Saye.
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Supreme Court
F. C. Edwards
Matth Henke
Joseph Zenger
J. L. Ackerman
Catharine Shannon
Caroline Wilson
Hia Breitweiser
J. Y. Deey
W. D. Chisholm
H. Coleman
Wm. Cadman
John L. Hahn
R.S. Hemiup
Park Painter
Jacob Painter, Jr
Edward Kenna
Mrs. Cris
A. P. Cook
John Leonard
Emma Saye
Court Docket Listings with Multiple Common Pleas Cases
A list of Common Pleas cases and participants appears, including Miller vs McConnell et al and Harrison vs McKeesport Borough, with numerous names such as August Danner, Charles Suter, Reinhardt, and others, alongside corporate and insurance matters and various defendants and plaintiffs. The fragment preserves docket style and party names from the document.
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McConnell
Ewing
Springer
Knowles
Sheffier
Couts
Byers
Floyd & Son
Seibert
Pierl
Kohen
Harrison Va
McKeesport
Ekendorver
Philadelphia Company
Montgomery
McGinniss
Overman Wheel Company
Banker
McCormick
Taylor
Peiper
Ainsworth
Bole
McKelvey
Demmler
Lewis Va
Whitehouse Whitehouse
Hill
Called Life and Accident Insurance Association
Krouse
Whiteman
Glass
Iming _ Company
McCoy
Kennener Ee
Wolins
Gluske
Zerbe
Wace Hy
Chalfant
Commonwealth
John Armeeny
S J. Richards
Trustee Seeks Court Order for Beneficiary Payments
A petition filed yesterday by George B Preston as trustee of Carroll P. Davis and Nellie F. Davis requests approval of an unusual transaction. The filing states that in 1888 M A Preston H M Preston Lizzie D Schoyer and the petitioner formed an agreement and now seeks to disburse money to two young beneficiaries.
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George B Preston
Carroll P. Davis
Nellie F. Davis
M. A. Preston
H. M. Preston
Lizzie D. Schoyer
Local court items include embezzlement conviction and injunctions
H A F Briecan was convicted of embezzlement before Judge Collier for selling machinery and keeping the funds. A non sui t was entered against John Clark and C W Shelton for damages over rent on premises leased from Averpaicr. Jane Graham Moses Dean suit awarded $300 to the plaintiff. Dean owns a Har rison hotel. alleged Mrs Graham’s husband drank, causing his death. Robert McGregor John F Peterman and People's Natural Gas seek an injunction to stop laying pipe through a Penn township farm. preliminary injunction granted. Cavanaagh Bros sue F B Smith and Smith Manufacturing for exclusive Pittsburg area agency of patented household articles. defendants allegedly sold directly to customers in plaintiffs' district.
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Collier
John Clark
C. W. Shelton Eer
Damon
Atrawan Seon
Ora
Jane Graham
Moses Dean
Dean
Harrison
Ain Shee Graham Drin
Ssa
Robert McGregor
John F Peterman
People's Natural Gas Company
Penn Township
ABILL
Cavanaagh Bros
F. B. Smith
Smith Manufacturing Company
Pittsburg
Smith
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Refreshing Lemonade Drink
Horsford's Acid Phosphate is added to water, hot or cold, and sweetened to taste to make a refreshing and invigorating lemonade drink.
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Horsford
Summer Hosiery Offer Promises Better Value
A local advert urges readers to replenish stock with better values in Summer Hosiery. It touts Hermsdorf fast black hose for ladies and children, listing prices like 9c to 15c and French Lisle options, inviting shoppers to compare and think for themselves.
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Hermsdorf
The Art Divine Black Silk Mitts Sale
A local shop advertises Black Silk Mitts for ladies and children in sizes 220 and 250, with a selection including black and colorful options and long arm length mitts of various kinds offered at affordable prices.
Best Silk Gloves Sale in Black and New Styles
We offer top picks in black from 38c, sec 75 to 1 dollar. Cardinal, Tan and Gray new style Silk Gloves priced at 50c a pair. Excellent quality noted in this sale.
Closing Out Sale at Piresone Wall Paris Co
Entire stock to be closed out within days regardless of cost. Greatest barganing in the city. Piresone Wall Paris Co. 21 Penn avenue appears.
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Piresone Wall Paris Co
Penn Avenas
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