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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1889

Page

8

Constitutional Challenge to 3-Mill Tax Targets County Officers

Equity suits filed by Germania Savings Bank Dollar Savings Bank and Silas N Bentham seek to halt the 3 mill tax on bank deposits asserted by County Commissioners and Assessor Wilson. Filings allege the law is unconstitutional and in conflict with the state constitution, naming Mercier McKee and McWilliams as defendants and requesting injunctions.

Germania and Dellar Savings Banks Miller George W. Guthrie Germania Savings Bank Dollar Buyings Bank Silas N. Bentham R. E B. Mercer George Y. McKee Daniel McWilliams Albert Conwell First Ward Assex Conwell Second Ward Tee Tne Bank Mas Trax Dollar Savings Bank Germania Bank Wilson Tania Silay N. Benham Deane Dollar Sa Bank

Witnesses With Noses Testify In Refinery Malodor Case

More than 115 witnesses testified, many repeating similar accounts of foul odors attributed to an oil refinery in Allegheny's Fifth Ward. Residents including Morrow and Skies described persistent smells entering homes, causing discomfort and health concerns, as A D Miller & Sons faced a nuisance charge.

A. D. Miller & Sons Fifth Ward Allegheny Magee Copeland Alleghens Morrow Vicini Charles Skcies Market Street Pear Abe Works Emella

Orr Assault Case Continues Before Judge White

The trial of James L. Orr a real estate agent charged with assaulting Marr Kally continued before Judge White with the prosecutrix sticking to her story. Testimony included a mother on the stand describing the day of the alleged assault and doctors corroborating the claim.

James L. Orr White Orr Marr Kally Mary Zang John Stuck Stack Mary Cathers No. & Hest Street Street Allegheny Laura Kauffield Mr. Porter Orpha Glendening Fisk Street Turkey

Disused Coal Mine Sparks Equity Action Over Land

James Mason filed a bill in equity against Fred Elk claiming coal rights on Mason's land in Penn township were exhausted by Elk. Mason alleges continued sinking and damage to the mine site while Elk transports coal across unowned portions, seeking injunction to stop using the land.

James Mason Fred Elk Mason Penn Township EME

Estate case opening before Judge Ewing in Cass v Bole

The trial opened yesterday with Joseph E K Cass suing Robert A Bole before Judge Ewing. The prosecutor acts as administrator of the estate of Nancy E Coilima, deceased, in the ongoing matter.

Collins Peechar WU Pamilys Joseph EK. Cass Robert A Bole Ewing Yesterov Nancy E. Coilima

Estate case details involve business agent and heirs

The article notes that until her death Bole acted as business agent for Mrs. Collins and managed her estate. An administrator reported Mrs. Collins gave him 15,000 to deposit to his credit. Hole claims to have received the money for services and that her son, his friend, was the heir. The son died, leaving Bob the money and personal effects. the case remains on trial.

Bole Bob

Minor Woman Granted Support in Holsinger Estate Case

In a court ruling yesterday over the estate of Mrs Beortip Holsinger formerly Brobst the court ordered Trustee Dicken to pay funds from a bequest and property held by Fidelity Title and Trust for her support. Holsinger a minor had married Charles Holsinger of Coraopolia and faced guardianship objections due to valid husband and child.

Beortip Holsinger Brobst Holsinger Dicken

Lawyers, Rail, and Club Charters in Pittsburg District

Legal actions span multiple firms with verdicts for defendants and plaintiffs. Cases include Thompson versus Kounts, Wyncoop notes, and Mrs. Taylor’s death claim against Pittsburg and Western Railroad near Federal Street. A charter was granted to the Young Men’s Athletic Club of Homestead. Public notices reference suits and a patent fight over a sucker rod.

Piatarier William J. Kounts Pittevurg Savings Bank John D. Thompson Odd Fellows’ Savings Bank L. C. Wyncoop Ne Silverware Company Wyncoop Virginia Taylor Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company Federal Street Young Men's Athletic Club of Homestead John —— Hodgers P. Patrick Sweeney John ‘Toole Michael Sticbaol" Dohrey John Sullivan Modern Life Insurance and Improvement Trust Company City Insurance Company of Pittsburg Brashwood Charles Meise Cincinnati and Meise South Fayette Township Bridgerille McDonald Mary Moore Mary Agey Tylersburg United States McCandless Mra Meds Zellers Consolidated Haller Mill Ofr

Safe Deposits Promoted Amid Banking Risks in Pittsburg

In a period of rising bank fears, writers urge caution about trusting institutions with savings. The Safe Deposit Company of Pittsburg offers burg proof vaults at a small cost, promising owners greater control and security over capital.

Safe Deposit Company OF Pittsburg No. & Fourth Avenue

Local notices and ads from a 19th century Pittsburgh area page

Bank ad notes deposits, surplus, and 4 percent interest with a general address. Lectures advertise Mrs. Livermore at Emory M.E. Church East End on Friday evening November 2. Market listings promote oysters at Fulton Market and holiday portrait services at Lies' Popular Gallery with cabinet prices.

Mery A. Livermore Emory M. E East End

Loss estimates rise as Lynn fire devastates business district

Insurance adjusters tally nearly 3 million in losses across numerous companies with many firms yet to report. The blaze consumes 42 brick blocks, 112 wooden structures, and 142 dwellings leaving 162 families homeless and 87 shoe plants ruined. City leaders mobilize aid, with initial cash subscriptions reaching nine thousand dollars and wider fundraising underway.

Mass Boston Lynn Daily Item Daily Item F. W. Breed Newhall Lynn iDulagreme Haverhill Lawrence Brockton

A Pleasing Laxative for Constipation

A Hamburg Figs remedy promotes easy digestion with pleasant taste and reliable action. One fig dose from Mack Co., New York, claims quick relief for constipation, liver complaints, and related ailments.

Hamburg Mack Co N.Y California Fig Syrup CO San Francisco Cal Louisville New York

Parex Daersell and Co Powder Names Mixed

A garbled OCR list mentions Parex Daersell and Co along with Alem Powder ROVEL EVREEKA Alam Powder and CHiEr Alem Powder from Henseer and Co, plus Girt Powdens costais Alem & Amereis and SchEue Powders Centals Alam Ammen Dale Powder and Rameey’s Eben not fresh.

Henseer & Co's Chier Alem Girt Powdens Costais Alem Amereis SchEue Centals Alam & Ammendale Eld Lecee Rameey's Eben

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