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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1891
Page
6
A society column argues marriage risks and ethics shift as men and women question traditional roles. It cites love, prudence, and finances, notes ministers and celibacy trends, and praises independent women winning honor through work and talent.
The piece touts California as the ideal winter resort region with fertile fruit lands and a mild climate. It promotes safe returns for investors and notes easy access via the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad with direct Chicago to California Pullman service. Contact Charles T Appleby, Traveling Passenger Agent, Bank of Commerce Building, Pittsburg for details on accommodations and travel.
Judge Stowe issued an opinion in Braddock Electric Railway Co. v. P. R. B. case, denying an injunction to stop at grade crossings but holding the court has power to order safety regulations. A preliminary injunction restrains grade crossing until evidence on safest guarding measures is provided.
William P. Schell Jr sues for divorce from George Kimberly alleging desertion since 1885. Emily Wehrle seeks divorce from Edward Wehrle on grounds of cruel treatment. A Love case ends with fees set for the commissioner W J McDonald.
Judges of Common Pleas Court No. 3 released their list of appointees for court positions. Named are George R. Cochran of Pittsburg, Robert Fowler of Pittsburg, and BR P. McCall of Tarentum. A major fight is anticipated for the role of court crier.
In Sharpsburg there was a fierce fight over court posts with about 100 applicants. The court ordered the office of clerk to be appointed temporarily until a permanent officer is chosen. The upstaff salary was set at 800 dollars per year. David Matthews of D T Watson's office was named official court stenographer. Jury trials in Common Pleas Court No 2 will begin tomorrow for the first time.
Judges Kenney and Porter heard Western University oppose the Duquesne College charter. Western claims ownership of the name and challenges the application for not stating profit status and for powers of degree conferment. Applicants argue merger and current use void old claims. decision reserved with likely Supreme Court appeal.
A charter was granted yesterday to the Troy Hill Turnverein of Allegheny. In the case Haskins and others against Dilworth Porter and Co Limited, a verdict for the defendants was returned after two days in the United States District Court. Taxed hearing set in Murdock Kerr Co versus Pressemen Union and Union No 7 to restrain interference with business. case continued to Wednesday morning.
Company B of the First Regiment spent three days in Scranton as guests of the Thirteenth Regiment. Mason A. J. Logan, Brigade Quartermaster, qualified on the Coleman range with 85 points. This was his first time shooting over range. Tes Eighteenth Regiment will parade on Thanksgiving Day November 2. Several routes have been suggested, but nothing definite yet.
A meeting of Fourteenth Regiment officers is set for tomorrow at nine. Resolutions will be sent to Colonel Wentman of the First Regiment for courtesy to the Fourteenth. An inter-State military rifle association may form with meetings in view next month in Washington. Captain Davis leads new drill methods for the Eighteenth, while Battery records show strong marksmen and good attendance. Ma. W. H. Wassett leaves for Fort Keogh as Lt. Dosk may fill his Battery vacancy. A court in Philadelphia will hear charges against Colonel William Smith with expected resignation under pressure.
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