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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1889

Page

8

Mrs Smith’s Slayer Trial Details Admissions Testimony

The murder trial of Smith continued before Judge White with direct testimony. Witnesses described killer’s threats and revolver use, Ada Bagley and Joseph Bagley corroborated, and Ada’s statements tied to found letters. Mrs Farrell seeks $30,000 damages for injuries and loss of her son.

Smith White W. HB. Bown de Sensed J.P. Willison Smith House Ada Bagley Joseph Bagley Defendas Andy Terry Emaline Harris Liszie Jones Mary E. Gibson Mary Wedlock Duvall Sir

Mrs Farrell Lece Sues Railroads Over Derailment Loss

Mrs Catherine Farrell filed two suits against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and the West Penn Railroad for damages from the death of her child and injuries to herself in a derailment at the prektterce site on August 16. She, 28, says her year old child was disemboweled, she suffered four broken ribs, a fractured spine, permanent injuries, and the death of her unborn child. She seeks 25 for her injuries and 5,000 for the child's death.

Smith Farrell P. Be, RE. and West Penn Railroad

Judge Ewing Frees Bedillion Over Habeas Corpus

Judge Ewing discharged Frank L. Bedillion from jail on a writ of habeas corpus. Bedillion had been jailed after a suit by Edmundson & Perrine for 21 dollars on furniture bought by his wife, with an execution issued and goods seized. The judge found no ground for his imprisonment and ordered Bedillion released.

Jjudge Ewing Frank L. Bedillion Bedillion Alderman McMasters Edmundson & Perrine Ember Bedullion

Estate Matters and Names Referenced in Local Notice

A brief legal notice lists parties including Haho Wm Steinmeyer Wilson P Ivery Deposit Company John MecLaughlin Safe W Hie s H P Reynolds Catharine RK Hahn and others in an estate proceeding with multiple preparatory mentions of trustees and heirs across a local legal notice. The fragmentary text references potential heirs or claimants and various surnames tied to the estate administration.

Wm. Steinmeyer Ogh Wilson P. Ivery Et al. Deposit Company John MecLaughlin Safe W. H. Hie H. P. Reynolds Pace Catharine RK Hahn

Lawyers At Work In Multiple Courtroom Trials

A legal docket updates several cases before Judge Slagic and others. Contracts, accounts, and mechanic liens are in trial or verdict stages. McAfee wins 392 4 verdict against Doherty. Todd wins $250 for Hartnett mechanic’s lien. Kenna divorce testimony filed. Miller heirs vs Rivers verdict for plaintiffs. Hammill suit against Royal Arcanum on life insurance. Klein sues Goeddel for $10,000 over water contamination. Riddle, Dean v N Y L U S W overruled demurrer in federal case. local rulings include Bost acquitted for selling liquor without license and McPherson dog case costs.

Chalk & Surk Doherty Bros Slagic James Fitzgerald R. Dunwoody D. F. McAfee McAfee C.F. Todd Edward Hartnett John A. Miller John F. Rivers Forty-ifth Street Lenora & Hammill Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum Ewing PreTon Klelx Phillip Goeddel Haldwin Tows Klein Gooddel Prem Riddle, Dean & Co N. Y., LE. & W. Railway Company N. Y RB. KK United States Court Inter-State Commerce Commission Te Courte Jugge Magee Criminal Court Ludwig Bost Miffin John Hanlon KR. S. P

Followers of Rodriquez Win Costa Rica Election

San Jose reports dated November 7 indicate Don Jose Joaquin Rodriques appears set to win the Costa Rican presidential election. The Rodriquistas mobilized voters as alcohol bans were enforced over three election days, boosting Rodriguez supporters and challenging the Esquivelistas. Officials dispute totals, with 640 presidential electors nationwide and Rodriquistas claiming a lead.

Rodriquez New York San Jose Don Jose Joaquin Rodriques Beesey Rodriguez Costa Rica Don Jose Costa Ries Don Ascension Esquivel Esquivelistas

Slow public backing for Library Hall mortgage drive

It is deeply regretted that fund subscriptions for the Library Hall mortgage are very slow. The canvassing committee has met with little encouragement in the quarter. While outcome remains uncertain, organizers hope responses will grow.

Library Hall

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