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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1889

Page

8

Backward Juror Yields After Judge's Address in Court

Lengthy delay in Criminal Court ends when an obstinate juror concedes to a verdict in the case of Jennie McCormick charged with aggravated assault and battery. Judge White urges unanimity while noting the disagreement stemmed from conscience rather than crime. Separately, Joseph Anderson pleads guilty to selling liquor without a license and faces 15 months in the workhouse.

Criminal Court White Supreme Court Jennie McCormick Ellen Conley Jaror Joseph Anderson Alexander McCune Frank Dan Phillip Keller Grenfield Nedidy McDonald Jacob Yost

Indictments Hit Local Firm and Several Individuals

Grand jury returns true bills against A. D. Miller & Co for maintaining a nuisance from refinery odors in Allegheny Sixth ward. Additional counts against Jacob M59 and Walter Harrison tied to May Bullivan case. Bills for misdemeanors against Meory Kindlene and A. Brethamer of Ross township. Other indictments list assault charges, theft, fraud, nuisance, and liquor offenses. Some bills ignored include various liquor and assault cases.

A. D. Miller & Co Sixth Ward Allegheny Jacob m59 Walter Harrison May Bullivan Beattdale Sane Meory Kindlene A. Brethamer Ross Township J. W. Breen Ross Robert Bulwer John W. Calabar Charles Flach Daniel Kit Joseph BM. Shearer Frank Kill Dona Mary Lee Ators Rocuen Josephine Seen Adonia Kwasmy John Mckee E. H. Swickford

Supreme Court Arguments On Licenses And Damages

Yesterday the Supreme Court heard Nordstrom v. Sutges Wilson et al seeking a mandamus to grant a wholesale license. A Robb v Carnegie Bros case claimed damages from Coke Works alleged to harm Robb’s farm via smoke and pollution. Also debated was Kearney v First National Bank of Clarion over usurious interest on notes and securities.

Supreme Court Obed H. Nord-strom Sutges Theo. Wilson J. W. Faust Trumar Quarter Sessions Meatherson Adam Robb Carnegie Bros. & Eee Carveme Bros & Co Carnegie A. B. Kearney Common Pleas of Clarion First Nationa Bank of Clarion

Judge Ewing Frees Ella Drady From Jail

Judge Ewing issued a writ of habeas corpus ordering Ella Drady released from jail. Drady had been jailed after Alderman McMastern’s order when she could not pay a furniture installment to E. B. Moyle of Allwebeny. The case drew scorn toward the aldermen as the judge discharged the girl.

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To-Dey's Trin Common Pleas Docket Names Various Litigation

A jumble of case captions lists multiple Common Pleas dockets and parties including Lazarovitz v People's Fire Insurance, Coursin v Rhoads, Kilroy v Hoeffier, Humboldt Insurance v Brucker, and others with references to administrators and criminal court connections. The readable portion outlines numerous plaintiffs, defendants, and case numbers without narrative details or outcomes.

Common Pleas No Lazarovitz People’s Fire Insurance Company Coursin Rhoads Et al Kilroy Ee Eeene Hoeffier Simpson Ae Siemund Humboldt Insurance Comes Brucker Adaminiatrator Tor Imberliog Company Walcott &Son W. G. Hunter Common Pleas Thompson Et Ax Im Ueal Company S Phillips Don Silverman Alte Criminal Court John Hanlon Phillip Keller Mel Henry M Hiaetings Nicolae Valenci John Matthews Thomas Goufrey Thomas Ye Jon Conners

Lincoln Memorial Cemetery Company Sues Ritchey Matthews and McGraw

The Lincoln Memorial Cemetery Company filed a suit against B. F. Ritchey Matthews and Michael McGraw seeking $100 in damages. The action was filed yesterday, naming the defendants and outlining the claim.

Lincoln Memorial Cemetery Company B. F. Ritchey, Matthews Michael McGraw

Slan der suit trials and verdicts reported in court

In a series of trial notes Judge Ix presided over Rebecca Clark versus John and Annie Frances for damages from alleged slander. Jom G. Basshouse sued the Duquesne Natural Gas Company for damages over a right of way, with a verdict recorded yesterday. Adam Stellan filed for damages against the Se and Fifth Avenue Traction Company over property injuries from grade changes. John Kaufman Brewing Company and farmer J John Helbling faced actions over shortages in shipments with a verdict reported yesterday for 67 dollars.

Rebecca Clark John Ad Annie Frances Mise Clark Jom G. Basshouse Duquesne Natural Gas Company Adam Stellan Fifth Avenue Traction Company Fifth Avenue Tne Wee Con John Kaufman Brewing Company Cincinnatii J. John Helbling LS Ec

Late News In Brief Press Summary

A chaotic jumble of short items covers military study in Jersey, yellow fever cases, a racial assault case in Clearfield, a charter request for Citizens Fuel Gas, and post 14 resolutions. A fatal boiler explosion near John Davy’s mill in Ontario. canal arbitration progress. a smuggling cargo dispute with the Annie G. G. sailing from San Francisco. a spate of Ohio River thefts, diphtheria epidemic orders in Carbondale, and sewer system plans. Oregon railroad completion, border gunfire near El Paso, saloon violence in Lafao, and several U.S. appointments. Also a reminder to use figs as a laxative.

Bt Heiler Jersey Wastes Hospital Carters Bee Lee Eee Walker Clearfield Nanana State Department Wakeee Fancham Newtom City Ingalls Ao Lanteny John Davy John Poles Nicaragua Cablegram United States Ister Mizner Costa Iica Annie G San Francisco M. Olsen Altata Mexico Olsen Ohio River Ohio Valley Cincinnati Prac Wheeling West Virginia Monnisville N. Bandit Co New Martinsville State Board of Health Carbondale Here Kelly Elty Orst Portland Oregon Railway and Action Rockford Spokane F. East Wash Washington Union Pacific Oregon Oregon Railway and Navigation Spokane Falls Northern Pacific St. Paul Little Falls Manitoba el Paso Tex Sperendis Andley Juarez Lafa O Tatayents Sorcmenrin Alabama Edward D. Olmer Newee Ilinois Jacob Morrin Lincoln M. Miller Indiana John T. Stevens Peru Wm. P. Hale Charles W. Stryker Rockville Wm. E. Henkel Leyes P. Craner Hance Detrois Vies George W. Taff Traverse City Outo J. G. Barney Crestline Hew. Amena

Kersey Overcoats Offered at Half-Price in City Trade

A local shop at Cor. Grant and Diamond streets near the new Court House advertises $13 kersey overcoats claiming no equal can be produced under $25. The dealer presents this as evidence of lower prices compared with hosiery clothiers in the area.

Hoa P.C. CCC Grant and Diamond Sts New Court House C. G Grant and Diamondists Murtland St Penn Ave Kelly St Mesdow St Negley Run Rarurett St Rhétland St Renfrew St Leland Winslow Mayflower St Park Ave Shetland St Ience Renfrews Achilles Renfrew Howard Alley Thirty-fourth St Thirty-fourth Nisineh Pl Ligonier Spring Alley Twenty-first Budtien City Clark Department of Awards E. M. Bigelow Dept. of Public Works

Seasonable Garments and Alcohol Promos at Local Stores

Seasonable garments dominate the page with fall fashions at Ssilor's on Sixth Street. A whiskey wholesale offer from T. D. Casey & Co. advertises Monongahela brands on Liberty Street. A note to couples suggests buying china and glassware at Greer's on Penn Avenue to improve happiness.

Ssilor's Sixth Street T. D. Casey & Co Liberty St Greer's Penn Avenue Casey's Old Corner Liberty Street

Winter Beauty Bust Sells Cheap at Smithfield Jewelry

A silver winter bust offered for 30 dollars at Henry Terheyden’s jewelry shop located at 530 Smithfield Street. The ad promotes Waite Wax Soap and urges grocers to stock the product. The text shows marketing snippets and fragmented phrases about soap and promotional lines.

Henry Terheyden Smithfield Street

El ite Gallery Sales Offer and Exhibition Notes

A large crayon priced at five dollars and cabinets offered for one dollar each at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery 516 Market Pittsburg. Baby welcome and elevator available. New photo parlor and works by Bee and vitae advertised as part of a broad sale and exhibit. F Schoenthal at 612 Avenue promotes an immediate stock clearance. Daxes adds to Exposition display. Ravernum and Vilsack beer promotion linked to the Exposition with a Wagner program by Thirteenth Wave.

Aufrecht Market St Pittsburg Rebecca Street Friendship Avenue Liberty Avenue Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Harriet Street Acta of Assembly H. P. Ford Geo. Shepp Ostermaier Avenus Homewood Avenus Fritch Ave Department of Public Works Frankstown Homewood Avenue Lang Street Mortland Street Negley Min Dallas Street Lincoln Street Fifth Avenue Negley Run Act of Assembly of the Commsenonds ‘of Pennsylvania Entistes Sheppard CI Council GEO Aie Cohasset Street Grandview Avenue Pawnee Street City of Cohasset A. D H.P. FO Delect Council Tr Hocusay Betis Oucher Oar McCallion Bert Na

Lawyer’s scandal affidavit shocks Chicago court in Sparks case

A Chicago courtroom buzzes as Dr Addison Sparks’s wife accuses cruelty in a divorce bid while a visiting young attorney from the interior reads a shocking affidavit. Judge Tuley condemns the affidavit as scandalous and orders Mrs Sparks to stay away from the drugstore. The session highlights courtroom tensions and professional censure.

ChicaGo Seeoiag Run Pine Vion Sparks Judge Tuley O Court of Justice Taft King

Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute Claims Wide Cure Record

Advertises testimonials for cures of catarrh and dyspepsia from the Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute at 523 Penn Ave. Pittsburg. States nearly 1,000 patients testify, with free consultations and vegetable remedies. Office hours listed.

Penn Ave Pittsburg

Men’s Good Overcoats Priced at 750

Advert says overcoats with durable trimmings and sewing, light to dark colors, 2000 plus coats and many sizes, offered for 750 though similar styles sell for 10, claiming great value, style and wear for little money.

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Men’s First Class Overcoats at Ten Dollars

No one else in town matches our ten dollar price for overcoats while offering a fifteen dollar garment. We feature gray tan brown and dark colors in Cheviots and Cassimeres with silk facings or plain. Garments are made in the best tas ter and rival outfits selling for fifteen dollars. Sizes to fit all.

Ufmanns Kaufmanns

Men's Extra Fine Overcoats at Fifteen Dollars

Grand assortment of overcoats offered at $15 with light or dark colors and varied styles. Silk lined Cheviots, worsteds and cassimeres in hundreds of looks rivals $40 merchant tailoring, all priced $15, with no comparable items elsewhere at a lower price.

Nota

Metropolis Cloak Department Captivates Pittsburg Ladies

Busy scenes sweep through our cloak parlors as news of the stock spreads. The town awakens to a Metropolis Cloak Department offering imported tailor-made Newmarkets, wraps and jackets, promising elegance and cheapness to a wide audience of ladies.

Pittsburg

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