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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1892

Page

4

Hughes is Acquitted in Murder Case at Davie Trial

Davie Hughes, 15, was acquitted of murdering Thomas Conners on a McKee's Rocks bridge. The jury returned after a morning to evening trial led by Judge McClung, with defense stressing self defense and youth. The verdict prompted the judge to warn him against using knives.

Davie Hughes Thomas Conners McClung Burleigh Commonwealth William Reardon W. H. Miller Thomas Conners, Jr McKee’s Rocks Wao i George W. Beam McKee's Rocks Conners Defendsit W. HL. Miller McKee Jack Squire's W. H. Hughes Dr. Brown M. E McKees Bocks William H. Sproat Christopher Kircher John Scott Manridge McCharge M. Crawford W. W. Patrick Fuel Gas and Manufacturing Company Bovard, Leytang Manufacturing Company Maree Verner KR. Gariock Duquesne Oil Company Carnishee John McCool Ella Parrott John Dilley Millvale Sloan

Fate of Two Men Who Embezzled Property Lands Them in Court

In Criminal Court Judge Kennedy sentences William Hutchinson to one year in the work house for embezzling 3880 from Robert Roberts at 754 Second Avenue. Thomas Jones pleads guilty to stealing a coat and two underwear sets from Harry Clark’s Walker's Mills home on July 18, 1892, and also goes to the workhouse for 300 days. Annie Hirshkan is found guilty of assault and battery on Josephine Weber at Cochran station. William Milholland convicted of cruelty to his wife and seven children based on J N Morrison’s oath. William Valentine faces trial for felonious assault at Walls station, allegedly struck with a railroad spike. he claims to have been in Cadiz, Ohio, at the time.

Kennedy William Hutchinson Robert Roberts Second Avenue Annie Hirshkan Josephine Weber Cochran Station William T. Milholland J. N. Morrison Thomas Jones Harry Clark Walker's Mills William Vaentine Walls Station Valentine Cadiz

Monongahela House Propr proprietors seek restraining wall use

A bill in equity was filed by C J Clarke F C Miller M L Crossan A M Donaldson K C Hays W C Dilworth A Blsir and J N Donaldson on behalf of AV M Crossan proprietors of the Monongahela House against Pennsylvania Tube Works and Wherry contractor. They claim the wall is not a party wall and that the defendants have no right to use it for a new building on First Avenue and seek a court restraining order.

C. J. Clarke F. C. Miller M. L. Crossan A. M. Donaldson K. C. Hays W. C. Dilworth A. Blsir J. N. Donaldson AV. M. Crossan Monongahela House Pennsylvenia Tube Works Wherry First Avenue

Orphans Seek Damages Over Father's Death By Traction Car

In Birmingham, Mrs. W F Walsh and the Golden children sue Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction Company for 10000 dollars for their father Patrick Golden who died after his team was struck by car No 4 on Liberty street. His skull fracture followed the accident on August 30 and death occurred September 12, 1892.

October Styles: A Frugal Elk Dress Reimagined

A readable fragment extols an elk dress redesigned from an old dress using Diamond Dye fast blacks. The dyes are praised as simple to use, resistant to cracking or fading, and capable of making old clothing look nearly new at a trifling expense.

Ladies reefers on sale with varied prices

Advertises several ladies reefers in different styles and colors with current sale prices. Cheviot reefers offered at 3.50, diagonal reefers at 4.00, Melton reefers at 5.00, and fine diagonal reefers at 6.50, with original values noted.

Faille Francaise

Bargain Sale on Worsted Embroideries and Fancy Work

Store advertises heavy markdowns on worsteds art embroideries and fabrics for fancy work. Numerous textiles and sewing notions priced well below cost, with limited stock in desirable shades and colors, urging prompt purchase.

Columbia Germantown Saxony

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