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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1892
Page
5
Testimony centers on Sylvester Critchlow with a not guilty option emerging as rebuttal evidence fades. Prosecutors face gaps as defense argues alibi and warns jurors to uphold due process amid a charged riot and armed clash at Homestead on July 6.
In a Homestead courtroom Critchlow's defense closes with his wife confirming presence at home on July 6. She acknowledges seeing him in bed when returning mid afternoon. A rebuttal witness, Henry Moenath, testifies he was nearby during and after the day but cannot recall any gun at his store.
John F. Robb delivers the first Commonwealth address defending the witnesses for the prosecution. He urges jurors to follow law and evidence and not be swayed by labor or capital rhetoric or outside opinions, stressing the judge's supremacy in defining the law.
St Paul lawyer W M Erwin delivered a clever defense address for Critchlow before Judge Kennedy. The oration drew astonished murmurs, with sharp wit and scathing sarcasm pleasing spectators and crowding the courtroom.
The town near bankruptcy as taxes go uncollected and borough debt looms. Non union workers quit or retreat, many idle men at the mill gates anticipate vacancies Monday. Council considers drastic measures including police dismissal amid fears of unrest and Sheriff deputies leaving.
Deputy Frank May was ambushed at midnight as two men hurled cobblestones. he fired in retreat, but they escaped. Reports warn of revenge by non union men amid 1600 applicants since Friday, with only 600 promises. The Advisory Board at Homestead met for the last time and disbanded.
A dealer advertises a large stock of rings with over 200 styles including solitaire two three and five stone designs clusters marquis emerald ruby pearl opal sapphire and more. All gems are described as pure and flawless inviting both visitors and buyers to view the collection.
A local market advertises brass and iron bed steads cribs and bassinets at the lowest prices with the largest collection. Special woolen makes advertised as superior with white scarlet and gray options. One percent blankets offered at five dollars per pair and California Lambs Wool blankets from six fifty to thirty per pair. Chenille table covers with tassel fringe, 500 new designs this week priced from one to five dollars each.
A sweeping sale advertises all flannel stock at unprecedented prices. Items include Goon White Comet at 6c per yard, Baby Flannels in plaids at 10c, plain scarlet and white at 20c, and country wool flannels from 24c to 35c per yard. Featured are Amana Society, Mascom Flannels, and Davis Company lines with prices slashed.
Sharp buyers flock to the remnant sale where all flannel pieces up to five yards are offered at Remnant prices. Daily bargains include new skirt patterns and enticing reductions for those seeking value on quality fabrics.
Newspaper ad lists children's patent leather tip ped spring heel shoes 65 to 85 cents sizes 8 to 10 34 Misses cloth top spring heel shoes 11 to 1 priced 1 dollar Regular price 1.50 Boys lace shoes sizes 3 to 5 1 dollar Men's lace shoes sizes 6 to 11 1 dollar Ladies Dongola button shoes 1 dollar Ladies flannel lined shoes and slippers Men's velvet slippers 50 cents
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