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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1891

Page

12

Pleas and Speedy Acquittals Move in County Court

Yesterday in county court Judge Ewing denied a new trial for Lucy R Fitzsimmons, convicted of second degree murder as an accomplice in Detective Gilkinson's slaying. Prosecutors argued against the motion while defense counsel urged mercy, noting her intelligence and misfortune.

Lucy R. Fitssimmons Gilkinson Ewing Messrs. Marshall Challinor Burleigh John S Robb Commonwealth

Criminals Plead Guilty and Face Trials in Burglaries

In court yesterday Frank Corle pleaded guilty to burglary after indictments for breaking into C Rosenfeld’s clothing store at Twenty fourth street and Penn avenue in September. Jack Borden Peter Dagan Samuel Brady faced trial on the same charge as Pasquel Bouria Joseph Dearmeno Ton Terille D Salvage Pritchard Christopher and Louis Beers. several were found guilty while Brunio Salvage Louis Beers were acquitted on assault and battery charges following a prior riot at Four Mile Run.

Frank Corle Jack Borden Peter Dagan Samuel Brady C. Rosenfeld Twenty-fourthtreet Penn Avenue Pasquel Bouria Joseph Dearmeno Ton Terille D. Salvage Pritchard Christopher Louis Beers

List of defendants to be wed in Criminal Court next week

The document lists numerous individuals scheduled for marriage in Criminal Court next week across dates October 1 to October 2. Names include Daniel Reardon, Mike Kadeniek, James Hooper, Dennis Carroll, Amelia Jones, Rodger Jersiey, and many others, with multiple spellings and initials.

Criminal Court Daniel Reardon Martin Missevy Agro Mike Kadeniek James Hooper Dennis Carroll John ~Epell Joseph Azar James Avur M.seftin Alpert Joseph Galdagin August Messner Stewart Cherry Mel Kotha Thos. Quinn Henry Freybernger Louis Adan Clara Koot Enoch Jones Thomas F. McClerry Ben Piemean Jobo Langhren Charles Soresweld, Jr Mike Frok Wil

Slut in Equity Filed Against Korn and Notts

Dweph Schwarcpiller files a.slut in equity against Michael Korn his wife and Nicholas Notts alleging a 1885 loan of 22000 with a mortgage on property in Stowe township. He claims they added 300 and coerced him to sign a release for 3800, seeking judgment to annul the mortgage and reset its status as first lien.

Dweph Schwarcpiller Michael Korn Wi Nicholas Notts Schwarzeller Sort Stowe Township Aelease Schwaremiller Korns Comelied

Verdict Rendered in Black & Baird Suit Over Mortgage Refusal

A verdict for the defendant was returned in the suit of Black & Baird against James I IL Fricke over a mortgage loan attempt on property. The case centered on an insured loan, title examination, and a breakdown after the lender refused to finance. Damages awarded to two New City residents. Mrs Marr E Rhoads sued Nettle McK Graham for 10 in Worcester County alleging injuries from a fall in her leased home. Marc Vick sued Valentine and Sophia Hershman for slander.

Black & Baird James I. IL Fricke Tommiesson -Priecke Todd Plank & Baird Marr E Rhoads Nettle McK. Graham Rhoads West Diamond Streets Alesheny Ethit Marc Vick Valentine Sophia Hershman

Commonwealth v BE Baker et al at Vrimina Court

A court case listing alleges defendants including W Baker, Donahue, John Rodgers, Owen arkht, Deckpath, James Mars ten, Hark McCollough and George Schmidt appear in a Commonwealth dispute with Vrimina Deghetia as a party. The document references surety issues and desertion in a civil or criminal matter.

Vrimina Court Commonwealth W. Baker Lm Donahue John Rodgers Owen Arkht Alte 4 Deckpath James Marsten Hark McCollough Teorge Schmidt Reok Skhiles Viretnia Deghetia

Meloxata2 Trial Reports Hearing Waived

A fragmented report notes a hearing was waived before United Commissioner McCandless yesterday. The case involves damages and an accident insurance dispute linked to an injury at work. Authorities and names are garbled, but the action centers on a court decision affecting insurance and compensation claims.

United McCandless Coure Lateran John Ap Sherry Poods Sorram Missin Miller Aexinet Pitt Lesonetryve Works Insurco Poly

Merm Seeks Return of Piano in Unpaid Sale Case

A suit by Merm to recover a piano unpaid for seeks redress in court. Joseph Biddle sues North Versailles township claiming 4 percent verdict favors the plaintiff. Separately a desecration claim arises from a horse death caused by earth piled in a roadway by the township road supervisor. A divorce case Catharine Hermesh versus Louis Hermesh notes separated spouses after a brief marriage in Richmond Indiana.

Merm Joseph Biddle North Versailles Dsranges Tre Catharine Hermesh Louis Hermesh Richmond Ind Hermesh Cincinnati Pittsberg

Desperate defaulter accused in plot to destroy courthouse

Washington Indiana October 14 reports say County Auditor Lavalle faces accusations of massive school fund shortages and the destruction of county records. A dynamite cartridge was alleged to be mailed to Lavalle for use against the courthouse, though it never arrived in time. Lavalle claims a plot against him and denies receipt.

Washington Lavalle Express James C. Lavalle Ind Chi Eaid Court House Harbin Ledgerwood

Wealthy Smith College student vanishes after suspected theft

Miss Laura S. Presbrey a top Smith College student in Mass is alleged to have stolen from a classmate and then disappeared. A note to her father hinted at death by own action as authorities fear she may have taken her life during the disgrace.

Sovrna Teix Mass Laura S. Presbrey Smith College

Earthquake Shocks Nashville and distant world notes

Late news briefs recount a Nashville quake shock while reports cover Brazil's excess funds, a Porix blacksmith accused of multiple murders, canal wrecks and blockades, a Baltimore murder case, embezzlement aboard a steamship, execution horror at Redwood Falls, ship engine failures spoiling cattle carcases, collisions near Toulon, missing naval crew, a Mobile doctor’s murder, Russian foreign policy talks on a possible Dreibund, and Keokuk land disputes with an Indian chief.

Nashville Menard Bluebeard Sault Ste. Marie Canal Susan Peek Baltimore Ordway She Ane Kara Toulon Rib Aic Bubner Oliver Walcott Herbor Port Townsend Ward Seymour Bullock Southern Fame Thomas P. Cole Navy Cove M. de Giers Mourn France Nambert Maggie Swith Guthrie Ohio Keokuk Spe Takoe

Dr Jayne’s Expectorant Aids Colds and Lung Coughs

A terse plea endorses Dr Jayne’s Expectorant as a swift remedy for colds flu and lung ailments. It claims to prevent worsening bronchial issues and lung complaints by early use and prudent care.

Jayne

Pittsburg Clothing Sale Promises Deep Discounts

An advertorial blitz claims $50,000 worth of fine clothing from Fechheimmer Goodkind & Co at half to one third price. It touts suits overcoats and boys wear at low net profits with open hours at the corner Grant and Diamond streets. Also notes the Toystine plan and manager Lowarp A. Woops. Mrs Wixon's teething remedy is mentioned.

Fechheimmer Goodkind & Co United States Pittsburg Pittshore Combination Clothing Company Corner Grant and Diamond Streets Straub Brewing Company Munich Straub Buowrace Co Main Street Liberty Avenue Europe Butcher's Row St. Michael’s Trinity Hay Lane Oe Lane Penn Avenue Gabrigie di

New Fall Wrinkles Fashion Notes From London Styles

A fashion column discusses shifting weather moods and winter attire, urging versus velvet cloaks and black outfits. It covers hats and gowns with ostrich feathers, embroidery, and florals, plus lectures at the British Museum by Miss Millington Lathbury on Greek dress and funeral costumes.

Millington Lathbury Oxford British Museum Miss Lathbury Greece Bengsline Amora Sarah Iris

Mexican Revolutionists Shot Near Rio Grande Border

Mexican revolutionaries Hijo Gon sales and Cayetano Bubanos were executed by order of General Carranza near the Rio Grande a few miles above Gra Maria Texas. Felipe Senias was found dead near Gummargo Mexico after also being executed as a revolutionary. Moreno Nunaz was arrested by a US Deputy Marshal for revolutionist activity and jailed.

Rio Grannr Tex Hijo Gonsales Cayetano Bubsanos Carrastaranche Rio Grande River Felipe Senias Gummargo Mexico Moreno Nunaz United States

Blaine Land Improvement Co promotes trains and living costs

Blaine, a Monongahela Valley town, advertises free daily trains to help residents find work, housing, and future investment. It markets tickets maps and price lists from Fourth Revenue and notes the Equitable in Pennsylvania earned 14,573,581 dollars last year under manager Enwarp A. Woops at US 516 Market Street, Pittsburgh.

Monongahela Valley THE Blaine Land Improvement Co. D Equitable Pennsylvania A. Woops US 516 Market Street Pittsburg

Local Bank Advertising Rates and Deposits Notice

An old banking notice lists address 401 Smithfield Street at Fourth Avenue corner, Capital, 2100,000 surplus 269,000 deposits from $1 upward with 4 percent interest. The fragment ends mid sentence stating terms and conditions.

Smithfield Street Cor Fourth Avenue

Coventry's Peeping Tom and Lady Godiva Legacy

A Coventry feature recalls the city’s enduring myths of Lady Godiva and Peeping Tom, detailing their legendary roles and the local obsession with antique sites. It observes Coventry’s ancient streets, St Mary’s Hall, Ford's Hospital, and other medieval landmarks, tracing history from Benedictine monastic wealth to present-day charm.

Coventry Thorald Lincolnshire Leofric Mercia Edward the Confessor Godiva Bromley Staffordshire Trinity St. Michael France Canterbury Mary Queen of Scots St. Mary's Hall Tom Champaign England Ford's Trinity Church Bond's Hospital United Guilds St. Michael's St. Mary’s Hall Gray Friar's Lane Ford’s Hospital Charity British Isles

Maillards scandal deepens with elopement tale in Oregon

The San Anselmo based Mrs. Maillard eloped with her husband's hired man Ingram. Rev J M Smith travels from Eureka with a proposal that she leave Ingram if given 35000 from her separate estate. She declares love for the man, recalls her marriage, and public sympathy oddly favors the Maillards amid questions about motive.

San Francisco Joseph Maillard San Anselmo Ingram J. M. Smith Eureka

Equitable Offers Shortest Simple Policy Says Woons

Edward A. Woons manager at 516 Market Street Pittsburg Pa asserts Equitable has the shortest simplest and most profitable policy issued.

Equitable Edward A. Woons Market Street Pittsburg

Excursion to Norfolk Virginia and Washington DC

Last grand excursion of the season to Washington DC Old Point Comfort and Norfolk VA only 11 dollars round trip with tickets valid ten days Atlantic Land Company of South Norfolk VA offers select lots for sale Tickets plans etc Sloan Co 127 Fourth Avenue Pittsburgh PA

Washington, D. C Old Point Comfort Norfolk Atlantic Land Company

Free pictures offered at Exposition by local firm

Hand colored portraits advertised as free and neatly framed by Hendricks & Co at 68 Federal Street Allegheny with every dozen. Linen dyeing and cleaning services for ladies advertised at Linnekin Penn Avenue Pittsburg and 174 Federal Street Allegheny. Moore Floyd offers Royal Horse Association horse collection including saddle draft coach and driving horses at 412 Drgrees Way.

Hendricks & Co Federal Street Allegheny Linnekin Penn Avenue Pittsburg Moore Floyd Royal Horse Association Lim Penn Avenue Fourth Street Exposition

Electricity as a Therapeutic Agent for Nervous and Consumption Diseases

The article argues electricity offers a restorative medical effect for nervous disorders and wasting illnesses. It condemns tonics like iron and manganese, promotes gentle electrical treatment under medical direction, and asserts galvanic current provides steady, long lasting benefits with minimal sensation. It cites recovery cases and emphasizes convalescence support and tissue nourishment through electric therapy.

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Mrs. Fitzsimmons Judge Ewing Seort William Hose Redwood Falls Australia Gulf of Aden Lowarp A. Woops TIS Wixaou New York Shirley Dare Tomoorrow Blaine Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim Peeping Tom and Lady Godiva Ventry Britain Blarney Belfast Gad's Hill Dickens Yarmouth Newstead Byron Abbottsford Melrose Dryburgh Walter Scott Naseby Culloden Gloucester Kenilworth Elizabeth Rugby Dumfries Ayer Bobby” Bus Lady Godiva Mecca High Street Aston Prum Epouar L. Wakeman Y. M. C. A. Winter Entertainments Young Men’s Christian Association Old City Hall Boston Ideal Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Club J. W. Churchill Anndover Boston Lyceum Whitney Mockridge H. H. Ragan Holland Belgium Walter Emerson Fannie B. Ward Chile Ivy nevRaLota David W. Spenser Sunnyside Westmoreland County Mr. Spenser Electropathic Instituts Penn Ave L. G. Davis Lies California Fig Syrup CO Cal Louisville WEW Vora, H Office Specialty Co Thirday Mr. Hahn Pitta Burg Fred Lane Ho Allegheny County Sand Heanys Pred Hahn Frey Whittier Jp*s Madrid Chemical CO U.S pLake BR. Cp Doctons Lane Cor. Penn Av Jebitows Buffalo Peru Chemical CO Peanaiee
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