Westinghouse Patent Fight Ends in Dismissal
Justice Bradley's Supreme Court ruling dismisses the bill by Westinghouse Electric Light Company in the Edison era patent suit. The decision allows general entry into electric lamp manufacturing with royalties to Westinghouse for carbon filament treatment. The case covered claims on incandescent conductors and carbonized fibers used in lamps, with the court denying exclusive rights to Sawyer and Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Bradley
United States Supreme Court
Westinghouse Electric Light Company
McKeesport Electric Light Company
Edison
Gamble
District Court
Oat Tee
Westinghouse Company
Ison
Westinghouse
Coral
Sawyer and Mann
Sa and Mann
Serpe
Maron
Soea
Bawyer
Mann
Revocation Hearing Over Deputy Constable Wilson Petition
Judge White heard Bartley Maree's bid to revoke Deputy Constable Robert Wilson's commission. Alderman Foley and Wilson denied Maree's fraud claims while Foley alleged Maree is a habitual drunkard. the petition was ruled defective and delayed for amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Bartley Maree
Ninth
Allegheny
Robert Wilson
Maree
Foley
Wilson
Contable Wilson
T. J. Keenan
McElroy
Eny
Mr. Maree
Widow Sues To Set Aside Livery Sale In Equity Case
Mrs. Jane Miller files a bill in equity against Thomas Morrow, alleging her late husband William B. Keiller left her a third of his estate and life interest in another third. The suit claims Morrow and executors conspired to sell Miller’s one third share at auction for Morrow’s gain, and asks the court to set aside the sale and appoint a receiver to settle the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Miller
Thomas M. Morrow
William B. Keiller
Mra Miller
Morrow
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Frm
Decree Ends Estate Stock Dispute in Orphans Court
The Orphans Court ruled in favor of executors and trustees Thomas M. Marshall M. W. Watson and Matilda Marshall in a dispute over 821 shares pledged as collateral by James Marshall Jr. The case concerned 695 shares of Allegheny Gas Company and 126 shares of Deposit National Bank stock held by Second National Bank of Allegheny and American Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marshall, Sr
Orphans’ Court
Thomas M. Marshall
M. W. Watson
Matilda Marshall
James Marshall
James Marshall, Jr
James Marshall & Co
Hawkins
Alleheny Gas Company
Deposit National Bank
Second National Bank of Allegheny
The
American Bank
Criminal Court Docket Highlights Multiple Civil and Criminal Cases
A dense docket lists numerous defendants and parties including Coristicevicz and related civil and criminal actions. The record names James Gilbert Mike Wild Patrick Manion and many others across cases involving executors administrators and guardians with various co plaintiffs and defendants. The notice reflects a busy Commonwealth court calendar with diverse matter types and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
Joseph Coristicevicz
James Gilbert
Mike Wild
Patrick Manion
Geeee John McCurdy
Thomas Powers
Dennis Davis
Thomas Kate Sobiminos
Kate Mcauily
John Boman
John Roders
Mary John Hanlon
Jane Falligan
Eugene dVver
Pauline Keller
Antonio Polanta Eal
Isaac Flemming
Hila Crossley
Jennie
Thomas Kearney
Jeune
Charles McClure
Alexander No. L—Foy
M . — Tierney
Clary T. van Voorhis
Gambert
Petrie
Adier
Irwin Hu Cronmolfe
Hotkies
Laghe
Allen
Lewis
Pierce
Stout
White
Dawson
Criminal Court Sentences Hit McGill and Others in Week’s Cases
Judges Slagle White and Magee presided as sentences were handed to defendants including James McGill and Thomas Davis for railroad car theft. McGill received one year. Davis Sr. thirty days. Davis Jr. one year. Liquor cases led to fines and confinement while a disorderly house defendant drew three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slagle
White and Magee
Criminal Court
James McGill
W. D. Moore
Negrey
Thomas Davis, Sr
Thomas Davis, Jr
Singh
McGill
al Io
White
Bridget Flaherty
Flaherty
Elijah Hart
Scott Township
Alois Brono
Charles McGirdy
W. B. Shaner
Grangers Answer in Equity Case Claims He Furnished All Capital
W M Granger filed an answer to Emma E Miller's equity bill asserting he furnished all partnership capital and that his accounts will prove it. Miller was appointed receiver. Assistant DA Haymaker and Burleigh push to advance the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Granger
Emma E Miller
Granger
S Miller
Haymaker
Aie Burleigh
Prescott firm sues over canceled Grand Opera House contract
John McCleane and Prescott McCleane & Co sue E D Wilt and F H Phelps claiming damages for a contract canceled by Wilt. The company was to perform the week of September 8 but was informed in May not to come. Only initial steps taken. a precipe filed. damages amount not stated.
Lawyers Weigh In On Local Divorces And Suits
Numerous court actions unfold as Granes Mitchell seeks divorce from Anna Mitchell, and others file desertion based cases against spouses. A rule to show cause in the Nesbit Nesbit case and a support order against Reis Reis highlight ongoing family actions. Civil suits accuse Sterns store, Cook and Ferguson of various wrongdoing while county funds reflect balances. A helmeted worker sues Grant for damages after a cinder-tap explosion. Commissioners appoint tad judges in several divorce matters and several public suits target the city and transit line. Butler sues for 10000 damages after a streetcar incident injuring his leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.o
Wm. Moore
Elizabeth V. Moore
Granche Cohen
P. Stere
Stern
Cohen
Joux BoLport
C. W. Cook
John Ferguson
Alderman Cassidy
Bill
Hewer Grant
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Grant
Jonce Collier
C. C. Montooth
Charlotte Wallace
Wallace
Dixmont
Butler
Carson Street
Tenth Street
Remarkable Electric Doctor Johnson Cures Many Diseases
A September 19 piece lauds Dr. Johnson of this city for curing tumors goitres and infections with electrical therapy. It extols his brain diagnosis treatment and claims he saved cases deemed incurable from insanity and paralysis, praising his broad benefits to suffering humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
Johnson
Insane Asylum
Flying tops and airship notions attract crowds at Casino Museum
The article notes flying tops presented with oak air dither fly 1000 feet high, described as closest to an air ship. It mentions Bors suits at Court House Street store and the Diamond First Lady earth exhibit at Casino Museum this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino Museum
Exposition Ends October 19 Amid Concerts and Art Displays
The Exposition anticipates closing October 19 with the Thirteenth Regiment Band of New York taking over from the Great Western Band. The flower show continues with renewed displays and the art gallery highlights Gorham silver works and a dramatic hand chasing piece. The program features varied band selections and a finale with a cannoned Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western
Thirteenth Regiment
New York
Flo
Thirteenth Regiment A
Inn
Crower A
Music Lovece
Barnes Safe Exhibit at Pineborg Exposition
At the Pineborg Exposition Main Aisle Mechanical Hall the Barnes Safe and Lock Company presents burglar and fireproof safes. The 7,000 pound bank safe with a Sargent & Greenleaf time lock showcases security tech. Barnes safes claim a nationwide presence with over 200,000 in use, and the exhibit highlights materials, construction, and locking mechanisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineborg Exposition
Barnes
Barnes Safe and Lock Company
Third Avenue
Pittsborg
Pittsburg
United States
Chicago
Boston
Holyoke
Seattle
Spokane
Champion
Sargent & Greenleaf
Ona Ae
Grogan Opening Details and Wondertects Exhibition
Fragmentary notes describe the Grogan Opening and mention marvels termed wondertects. The text hints at lively crowds and excited faces as visitors study artifacts and bronzes, though details are obscured by garbled OCR.
GURNEY HEATER AND PUMPS TAKE DISPLAY HALL Spotlighted in Exhibit at Reinecke Co
The feature display highlights Gurney water heaters and pumps by Reinecke & Co in a gallery exhibit. It touts the Gurney heater as revolutionizing home heating and notes extensive brass and silver plated fittings, porcelain lined tanks, and durable fixtures. A treatise titled How Best to Heat Our Homes accompanies the display, praising even heat and health benefits, while a large mechanical-hall pump collection showcases over 100 varieties led by the tone double acting force pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aigay Albion
Reinecke & Co
Hazelton Pianos at the Exposition Impress Audiences
The Hazelton Bros pianos are praised for nearly four decades as leading concert and home instruments. The firm highlights soundboards, durable woods, and tuned action, with the Trinity Church choir using Hazeltons for two years. Visit the Gallery exhibit to compare the Concert Grand to uprights and squares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Hazelton
Hazelton Bros
Daraboon
Claily
Hopper Bros Exhibit at Exposition Building
Hopper Bros at 307 Wood Street North Gallery showcases a popular display in the Exposition Building with a larger stock at 207 Wood Street. They offer furnished rooms and home setups to suit customers needs promising artistic yet homey results by trusted firm members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Street
Messrs
Hopper Bros. & Co
Elliott Company Shines At Floral Exhibit With Exquisite Designs
The Elliott firm impressed visitors last week with novel ties and elaborate floral designs. A grand piece featured Antwerp roses, buttercups and carnations while a bridal net used Milogias and valley blooms. The Duchess of Albany rose, a new cultivar by the firm, drew praise as no other house in the country matched their quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atiantum
France
Perle Des Ins
Papa Gontier
Catherine Mernet
Duchess of Albany
B.A. Eliots
Jewelry Exhibit Invitation at Henry Terueyden Grove
At the OldEstablished Jewelry Grove on Smithfield Street an invitation to visitors at the Pittsburg Exposition invites examination of a fall line of diamonds watches and jewelry. Mexican onyx tables clocks are highlighted with prices from 8 to 60 dollars and noted as accurate timekeepers in decorative designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Leeann Eens
Rogan
Market Street
Fifth
Nrt
Pittsburg
Local Brokers Pledge Unmatched Prices on Bisque and Worcester Goods
A choice stock of Bisque and Royal Worcester piecemeal wares is presented with a promise that the items at Sinstydene will not be sold below cost or undersold. This notice emphasizes quality and fair pricing to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisque
Royal Worcester
Sisndydene
Goods Sweet and Love Exhibit by BH Heinn Co
A display titled Goods Sweet and Love appears at the Ex position by the BH Heinn Company. The gardens showcase exotic and fertile produce with vibrant scenes of fruit and pickle stands attracting visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. J. Heinn Company
Exposition of Fire Escapes and Household Comfort Goods
Taylor and Dean at 205 Market Street promote a yearlong window exhibit of fire escapes iron shutters and other safety devices. The display also highlights a range of chairs desks and invalids’ goods, emphasizing durability comfort and high quality for households and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tevens Chair Co
Sixth St
Bartlett Furnaces and Ranges Exhibit
Bartlett displays show a range of DeHaven stoves with emphasis on the Bartlett system for flavorful meals and a double safety oven. Mr J C Bartlett acts as agent for repairs and range sales with specimens on display in the main exhibit hall at the fair.
Expert Opticians Display in West Gallery
The expert opticians Messrs Gilch and Mion of The International Optical Company display in the west gallery and claim high efficiency. They test sight accurately and offer glasses as the best remedy with free consultation. Many customers testify to satisfaction and improved vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Gilch & M. Mion
International Optical Tion Company
Thssu
Granite and Dollars Drive Post Office Stone Cost
The Maine quarries supply granite for a new post office. Two cargoes remain to finish the project while three have arrived since last May. Total stone received equals 128 173 cubic feet costing about 640 000 dollars at an estimated five dollars per cubic foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Malone
Mrs Flann’s Farewell to Husband Before Penitentiary
Mrs Harry Flann, wife of the ex book keeper of Marine National Bank, corrects a prior claim about his goodbye time. She notes Warden Berlin allowed nearly two hours for farewell, including an emotional kiss with their baby. The Flanns shared a farewell supper at the Hotel Duquesne with her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Flann
Marine National Bank
Berlin
Flann
Hotel Duquesne
Knoxville Borough Park Homes Offered in Southside Advertisement
A promotional notice touts Knoxville borough as an expansive park with shaded avenues and flower beds. It advertises affordable homes: 7 room brick for 500 cash and 35 monthly. 6 room brick 300 to 500 cash and 30 to 33 monthly. 4 room brick 300 cash 25 monthly. 5 room frame 200 cash 20 monthly. 4 room brick cottage 200 cash 17 50 monthly. 3 room brick cottage 200 cash 15 monthly. Visit Knox avenue, Knoxville Borough. take Southside cars to Twelfth and Mt. Oliver incline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coopers
Knoxville
Oxville Land Improvement Co
Knox Avenue
Twelfth
Mt. Oliver
Cabinet prices and sales at Yeager & Co
At Yeager and Co located at 70 Federal Street Allegheny they offer durable cabinets priced at five cents per dozen The ad urges bringing children and arriving early to benefit from the deal indicating a sale or promotional event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeager & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
Retail and entertainment notices from Allegheny and Casino
Remnant silks below cost offered by ExasLe and SunsTER at 35 Fifth Ave. Goop cabinets advertised at less than a dollar a dozen. Hendricks and Co at 68 Federal St promote superior work. Coxes miss the Rarlescott Juvenile Opera Co at the Casino Museum this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ave
Hendricks & Co
Federal St
Allegheny
Cox
Rarlescott Juvenile Opera Co
Casino Museum
Deceptive Dog Acts Debated by Dr Grimes on Tax Law
Dr J B Grimes, a dog enthusiast with funds tied to canines, questions how city versus county and special laws affect dog taxation and registry. The piece notes widespread patchwork laws across counties and cities, doubts about repeal, and raises whether urban dogs should fund schooling or sheep protection amid an unclear act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Grimes
Corrugated Brow
Pardon’s Digest
Acta
Allegheny
Lancaster
Philadelphia
Northampton
Schuylkill
Bucks
Chester
Delaware
York
Clinton
Franklin
Lycoming
Sayfa Lee Oer
Commonwealth
Allegheny County
Keech Carpet House Showcases Large Stock and Low Prices
Keech's loom leads the city in floor coverings with Brussels, Velvets, Tapestries, and rugs. Thousands commend the house for quality and value, inviting new customers to buy Carpettine at unusually low current prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Keech
Lace Curtains and Portieres Imports Highlighted
Announcement of new lace curtain imports featuring Irish Point Nottingham Swiss Tambour Vitrage and a fine array of Chenille and Felour curtains and portieres for elegance in home decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Keech Opens New Era in Silverware and Clocks Pricing
The article notes high profits by exclusive dealers in silverware, clocks, bronzes and bric-a-brac. Keech's takeover supposedly lowered prices, allowing workers and mechanics to own these sought after items once limited to the wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keech
Dry Goods and Wraps Attract Noted Fair Value
A period advertisement touts dry goods cloaks wraps and clothing. It highlights staples for ladies wraps Newmarkets jackets plush garments and men_s suits and overcoats with an invitation to call and see the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cail
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Wizard
Maree Woot
Constable Wilson
Marshall Estate
Bors
Str
Haugh& Keenan
Water Street
Batiste
Jordan
Entisancaet Gounod
Weber
KreatsSidels
England
Innes
Switzerland
America
N. Innes
Bishop
Riensi
Areuet
Paris
P. Mw
Duo Difficile
Censon
Serren
Ourvey
Gorham Silver Manufacturing Co
Barnes Safe
White Pittsburg
California
Koerner
McLain
Seymour
Grogan
Ibrar Ranaer
Uttenberg
E.G. Hays & CO
Fifth Avenue
Hopper Bros
North Gallery
Exposition Building
BS. A. Elliott Company
Henry Terueyden
Smithfield Street
Taylor & Dean
Market St
Bartlett's
Federal Building
Mrs. Flann
Mrs
Jenness Miller
Old City Hall
Cee Aecetore
N. J. Schloss & CO
Broadway
Kewady
Mammoth Cash and Credit House
Heech’s
Keech’s
Elos
Cash and Credit House
Penn Avenue
Ninth Street
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