Eastwood Sues Pullman Over Unavailable Berth
J. K Eastwood sues the Pullma Palace Car Company in a case before Jude Collier. He bought a berth on a Pullman car for a Washington trip but found the berth in a car chartered for the trip, could not use it, and refused an alternate berth or to remain on the train atConnellsville. He seeks damages for annoyance and delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Barry
John H. Frederick
Barry
Frederick
McKenna
James V. McMastern
T. C. Jenkins
J. K Eastwood
Pullma Palace Car Company
Jude Collier
Eastwood
Washington, D.C
Connelleville
Bankruptcy case and December grand jury list
The suit of John Wilson and others against A F Baum is before Judge Liecd in the U S District Court. Creditors seek discharge exemptions under bankruptcy laws while a December grand jury for the Criminal Court is named by Sheriff Mc Cleary and opens the first Monday in December with a long list of jurors from various wards townships and occupations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricuano
Sewickley
White
Jones Hrones
McKeesport
John Wilson
A. F. Baum
Liecd
United States District Court
Baum
McCleary
Criminal Court
Joseple Ackerznan
Hquor
Etnaborough
Howard Childs
Fourteenth Ward
James E. Clark
South Farette Township
William Duncan
Elizabeth Township
J.P. Domaldsom
Fintey Township
J. M. Espeig
Upper St. Clair Township
C. Holling
Patterson
Lincoln Townessir
John Parker
Miffiinote
Dan Suukenberger
Braddock Coronet
James Smith
Henry Seawon
Chfirtiers
J. F. Smith
lIaborer
Trimble
iAllaghony
AL Whitesea
Sarmnen
Norsk Ward
Allegir
Ve Farette
Robert Woods
Yarmer Leet
Criminal Court Charges Named In McMahon Murder Case
Commonwealth lists Thomas McMahon and seven co defendants including William Wolf and Joseph Belto in a murder case. Other docketed defendants include William J Jarmes MC Fricker John Brestel Schmidt Felix Stratton Peter Barnhart Jasper Worth E Bechteld and Alien Beres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court —Commonwealth
Thomas McMahon
Wm. Wolf
Minute Rapscheld
Joseph Belto
Wm. J. Jarmes
MC. J. Fricker
John Brestelschmidt
Felix J. Stratton
Peter Barnhart
Jasper N. Worth
E. E. Bechteld
Alien Beres
Corporal Punishment Discussed by State Charity Official
Cadwallades Biddle, secretary of the State Board of Charities, toured local institutions including West Penn Hospital and the Home for Incurables and Morganza on a three month state tour. He favors corporal punishment for young offenders, arguing solitary confinement makes boys sulky and citing England’s flogging as a deterrent. Mayor Gourley urged National Convention organizers to attend the next committee meeting, while city leaders prepare to present claims to the National Republican Executive Committee. In Wisconsin, ex State Treasurers Knehn and Baetz testified on bank deposit loans and interest, with Hoard summoned as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadwallades
Biddle
State Board of Charities
West Penn Hospital
Home For Incurables
Morganza
England
Gourley
Common Council
National Republican Executive Committee
Washington
Mantson
Wis
Banka
Knehn
Baetz
Grand Jury to Indict Railroad Men in Freight Rate Scheme
United States District Attorney Milchrist and assistants planned indictments against six or eight railroad men held responsible by the Federal grand jury for manipulating freight rates in favor of Swift & Co. Indictments to be returned tonight or tomorrow morning with distinguished prisoners in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Milchrist
Federal Grand Jury
Swift & Co
United States Marshal
California's Winter Resorts Draw East to Open Lands
California, the attractive section of the United States, lures the best East families for winter. it offers fruitful open opportunities for investors, mild climate for the infirm, and easy travel via the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad with through Pullman cars from Chicago to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Charles T. Appleby invites inquiries. Campbell & Dick advertise handkerchiefs and a sale on Nottingham race curtains at Jos. Horse & Co.’s stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
United States
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Pullman
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Charles T. Appleby
Bank of Commerce Building
Pittsburg
Curious History of the Cumberland or National Road Appropriations
A Baltimore Sun item lists congressional appropriations for the Cumberland or National Road from 1806 to 1837. It highlights costs for laying out and repairing the road, notes large sums for Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Maryland, and even records an 1837 note approving funds to continue the road from Marianna Florida to Apalachee Bay. The compilation includes multiple acts, amounts, and administrative details across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Florida
Territory
Mariaona
Aypalachicola
Missouri
Cumberland
Potomac
Maryland
Guinn's
Winchester
Virginia
Ohio
Steubenville
Grice Creek
Brownsville
Amberland
Sidhae
State of
Wheeling Division
Wheeling
Missisippi River
St. Louis
Illinois River
Gumberland
Canton
Zanesville
Indiana
Illinois
Cumberland Road
Heeling
Indianapolis
Andrew Jackson
White River
Ohio River
Pennsylvania
United States
Cone
Isaiah Aan
Ohloa
Wabash River
Ilinois
Gala Sta
Thiot
Territory of
Marianna
St AY
Dunlap's Creek
Mother and Son Reunited After Old Elopement Plot
ATLANTA reports Mrs. James Calvo found her son who had been considered dead for over twenty years. A forged sea disaster letter misled the family as the father lived elsewhere in New Jersey and prospered. The son traveled to Atlanta where the true mother identified him. The boy’s suspicion led to the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
James Calvo
New York
Calvo
Europe
New Jersey
United States
Georgia
Meehan
Great Sale on Overcoats at Pittsburg Combination Clothing
Day by day Friday and Saturday shoppers at Grant and Diamond streets may win prizes by buying overcoats. 2 800 garments offered in 243 styles with prices from 10 to 13 dollars, well below regular 18 to 25 dollar store prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashen
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
Duquesne Electric
Free framed picture offer and local ads
An assorted page lists promotions and notices including a free framed picture with every dozen and cabinet sale at Hexpricxs & Co 68 Federal Street Allegheny. It also advertises free transport to Blaine with tickets and maps at 129 Fourth Ave. Auk Wert and related items for sale and medical cures are promoted by Piso and Bastin brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hexpricxs & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
Blaine
Blade Land Inprovement Co
Mtuwthflu
Great tenor recommends Soden Mineral Pastilles
Albert Stritt, the great tenor, endorses Soden Mineral Pastilles for catarrh sore throat and colds. He notes they are convenient, active and pleasant and urges use by sufferers. The genuine box should bear the signature of Eisner & Mendelson Co. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisner & Mendelson Co
Electric therapy gains favor in medicine and surgery
Electricity emerges as a widely accepted restorative method for chronic diseases. The article highlights a Pennsylvania Institute praised as the largest of its kind, led by a competent director with male and female assistants, offering treatment for chronic illnesses daily from 9 AM to 8 PM except Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinoton
D. C
Electrical and Medical Institute
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
GusTrLevex
J. H. Narus
Pennsylvania
nolt-Trs
Bargain Underwear Lines Ahead of Winter Rush
Advert sees a cold weather push for winter underwear for ladies misses children boys and men. It promises reliable goods at small profits and lists bargains on ribbed vests merino wool shirts and natural wool options with prices and color varieties.
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. W. Holt
Acheson
A. V. Carpenter
Judge Orvis
Carpenter
James S. Myers
Holt
Bonaparte
Vardner
O. S. Woomer
Thaddeus Myers
A. B. Hoyt
Loch Lomond
Phil Hoeburg
Snow Shoe
Mountain House
Hastings
Reed
W. P. Tend
Oi Company
William Kerr
No.1
Department of Awards
Brown
Mary Callaghan
Henry Wyatt
Edward Common Press
Davidson
Gillespie
Pittsburg Natural Gas Company
O'Brien
Butgens
Daley
T al
Morphy Et al
Aley
Neal Bros
Riddle, Dean & Co
Pennock & Son
Hippely & Hoff
Luce ’S
Citizens’ Traction Company
Bell
Gallicok & Co
Duff & Son
Benedict
Counhy
Smyte
Wolfron
Parke
Lucas
Yshorn
Graham
Deen
Common Pleas
Wilke
Wind
Wilkie
Mason
Citizens Traction Company
Hagerman
Mangan
Delp
Ralph
Samuel B.hawk
Thomas J. Anderson
Thomas Ling
Peter Barnhorn
Thomas Spindell
Vic Cordonn
William Dickey, Jr
John Forgie
August Ruepple
Barnes Bauman
G. I. Boggs
Bauman
Boggs
Edward Farrell
Joseph L Kane
James Gormelly
Kennedy
Annie Murseh
Moorhend, McCleane & Co
August Murach
J. H. Bradwell
West End
Magee
Xavier Stephen
Oakdale
Ewing
Eri. C. Anderson
Allegheny County Light Company
Stowe
Anderson
Dam Rees
Justin L. Moors
Southside Oil and Gas Co
The
Pullman Company
Criminal Grand Jury
Day
Bidde
National Convention
Wisconsin
the People’s Store
Fifth Avenues
Campbell & Dick
Cape
Boer Kempo & Co
Nottingham
Jos. Horse & Co
Cumberland Highway
Florida Line
Elingis
Milnois
Approp
T. B. Staniout
Unnoxtows, Pa
Mother
Charles Durkee
Utah
United States Circouit Court
Durkee
Franklin D. Head
Harvey Durkee
Philadelphia
H. W. Williams
Aufrecht
Fifth Avenue
Bastin
Druggiste
Albert Stritt
Syquring
Promp
California Fig. Syrup CO
Cal
Alethe
Mes
J. H. Neill
Erie
Washington, D. C
Rosenbaum
Market Street
Pittsburg Bridge Company
Thirty-Eighth St
Penn Ave
Pakistan
Market St
Cactus Blood Cure
Joseph Fleming & Son
Danner’s
Essence
Aix Dolsen
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