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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1889

Page

3

Admitted Guilty in May Sullivan Case Trial

The May Sullivan case returns to court as Jacob H. Bobbs pleads guilty after Mary's testimony. The jurors for Harrington face voir dire to ensure impartiality, with defense and prosecution outlining alleged enticement and payments. Mary Sullivan testifies about Harrington’s conduct linking him to a disorderly home and various visits.

J. H. Bobbs May Sullivan White Jacob H. Bobbs Florence Donalison Walter Harrington Laura Bailer Bobbs Miss Sullivan Porter Clarence Burleigh Department of Public Safety Major A. Montooth William J. Brennen Mr. Burleigh Pennevivanis Commonwealth Mary Sullivan Bob Scottdale Pittsburg Street Pittsburg Little Sisters Troy Hill St James Pierson Harrington Thomas Maroney A. E. Montgomery W. E. Undercoffer J. C. Dick J. A. Kirkland John N. Smith J.J. Myer Casper Forester James Darling C. C. McClure Brennen

Botanical Society Holds Annual Meeting and Delegates Elected

The Botanical Society met with 25 members present. President Samuel Hamilton chaired. Agnes C. Way and Willa Matthews elected to membership and officers for the year named. Delegates were chosen to join a citywide federation of scientific bodies to meet November 5.

The Botanical Society Samuel Hamilton Kate Stoy Greensburg Agnes C. Way Sewickley Mellor Gic Jilen William Hamilton All Parks J. W. Caldwell Willa Matthews J.G. Ogden C.C. Mellor T. L. Hazzard John Ferguson Thomas P. Roberts W. L. Scaife Hamilton John D. Shafer 5. Hamilton B. H. Patterson J.D. Shafer Tressurer W. W. Cochrans China 8. Hamilton Mesere J. D. Shafer C. C. Mellor J. A. Shafer Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences George W. Clinton America

Dishonest Potato Sellers Swindle Rural Residents

Rural residents complain of sharpers posing as honest sellers who deliver potatoes in straw hats and hayseed looks. They allegedly cheat by short measuring, charging about one bushel in five, and sourcing tubers from commission houses while avoiding peddler and vehicle licenses.

Porter Case Hearing Delayed To Saturday

The hearing against Alderman Porter before Police Judge Hyndman was postponed to Saturday after noon, November 2. Inspector Whitehouse was not ready with the case due to workload on the Bander case. Porter sought the continuance as his attorney Mr. Marshall planned to be in the Lee murder trial.

Alderman Porter Hyndman Inspector Whitehouse Bander Marshall Lee Reco Dences

Prisoners Sentenced For Varied Crimes At McKean Penitentiary

Sherif W. B. Clarke and deputies brought six prisoners to the McKean county penitentiary. Ann Miller alias Dutch Annie received 11 years and 10 months for murder. L. M. Depew 31g years for horse stealing. John E. Kovas six years eight months for attempted murder. James Campbell and Gratton Wilson two years eight months each for burglary.

Sherif W. B. Clarke Sheridan Garland W.D. Gallupe McKean County Ann Miller Dutch Annie William Hilton L. M. Depew Chauncey M John E. Kovas James Campbell Gratton Wilson

Young George Terry Sent to Works for 60 Days

Magistrate Brush sentenced 20 year old George Terry for very unfilial conduct toward his mother. He beat his mother and threw her into the street, then locked the house and went to bed as five younger siblings were left in the home.

George Terry Brush

Morrow Aims County Sunday School Workers Group

Controller Morrow seeks to organize county Sunday school workers into an association with quarterly meetings and to bring the International Convention of Sunday School Workers to this city next June. He believes concentrated effort will secure the event. The next local convention is set for the 5th next month at the Second Presbyterian Church.

Klein's Silver Age Rye advertisement claim and pricing

An advertisement asserts the quality of Klein's Silver Age Rye and other spirits, claiming strong endorsements from doctors and hospitals. It promotes full quarts at $1.50, Pennsylvania rye whiskies at $1.00 each or six quarts for $5.00, plus wines and gins from fifty cents upward. Orders can be mailed or picked up from Max Klein at 82 Federal Street, Allegheny.

Klein Pennsylvania Max Klein Federal Street Allegheny

Sale of 60 Horses at Red Lion Stables

Auction notice for A J Montgomery Stables offering 60 draught driving and saddle horses at Red Lion Stables on Saturday the 26th at 10 o'clock. J A McKelvey is the auctioneer.

Red Lion A. J. Montgomery J. A. McKelvey

Steamship and Exchange Office Opened at Smithfield Street

J J McCormick announces the opening of the Steamship and Exchange office at 639 Smithfield street for business. The notice mentions Parker's Hair Baloo rs Ginger and related products as part of offerings.

Unclear Headline About Headache Powders and Injuries

An annoucement notes a claim that headache powders from Coaline cure headaches in months and are sold by druggists, while asserting permanent injury is unnecessary. The wording reflects an old patent medicine advertisement and medical claim context.

Prospective Miner Prosperity Amid Coal Demand

Miners in Pennsylvania anticipate a strong winter as fewer men remain for rising trade. John D. Conway and John B. Rae report high railroad coal demand before lakes close November 10. Natural gas shortages push customers back to coal, boosting production.

John D. Conway Shire Oaks John B. Rae Knights of Labor Coalmont Courtney Conway

Molders' Victory As Firms Sign Scale In City

Totten, Hogg & Co. signed the molders scale at Twenty-fourth and Smallman streets, the sixth local firm to do so. About one third of strikers got a 10 percent raise. the employed at the signatory shop totaled around 16. Some workers plan to leave the city, with two already gone west and 12 more expressing intent to follow. Strikers at Yeagle's shop returned and reclaimed their tools.

Totten, Hogg & Co Twenty-fourth Smallman Streets Ross Yeagle

Oriental physician markets herbal remedies in city

The article notes an educated Chinese physician visiting the city who, though not allowed to practice under U.S. law, sells prepared Chinese herb and vegetable remedies for various diseases. Visitors report marvels and efficacy claims, with advocates praising ancient secrets and harmless, entirely plant based medicines.

Azores Accessible via New Steamboat Route

Winter travelers in the United States can reach the Azores more easily through Anchor Line steamers from New York to the Mediterranean. The Southern route now stops at Porty islands as a potential regular feature if demand grows. The Azores climate is praised as among the finest, likened to Madeira and healthier than Bermuda.

America Azores New York Mediterranean Barques Madeira Bermuda

18s Lucky Number Sale At Aufrecht's Elite Gallery

Store claims 2000 overcoats and 2000 suits priced at 13 dollars for today and tomorrow. Garments originally from 22 dollars to 0 dollars are marked 13 in a boastful sales pitch. Location at cor Grant and Diamond streets near the new Court House and 516 Market Street.

P. G Grant and Diamond Sts the New Court House

James Ford Dies. Funeral Held At Home In Pgh

Chief Clerk James Ford of the Police Bureau died recently and his funeral was held at his late residence on Thirty ninth Street. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Lynn with a large police and veterans turnout and interment at Allegheny Cemetery. The procession included One Hundred and Second Pennsylvania Volunteers and Jr. O. U. A. M. Fulton Council members, with floral tributes from the Bureau of Police and friends.

James Ford Maoay City Police Bureau Thirty-ninth Street Allegheny Cemetery Mr. Lynn Thirty Ninth Street Presbyterian Church One Hundred and Second Pennsylvania Volunteers Fulton Council J. A. Brown American Mechanics Bureau of Police Gamble Weir Brokaw George Erwin W. Ludeo H. Miller E. Martin Whitehouse Brophy Brown Dan Sylvas Stewart McKelvey W. J. Kennedy D. A. McFarlane D. A. Jones J. F. Hunt W. F. Kerr

Closing-out sale offers corsets 25 percent off

Various ad fragments promote Beecham's Pills and Pears Soap, a closing-out sale at F Schoen thal 612 Penn avenue with corsets gloves hosiery 25 percent cheaper. Also notices of estates and administrations for Jos Martin Sr Mary Buerkle and Mary L Burnham with payments and claims details.

F. Schoenthal Penn Avenue Mary L. Bu Pittsburg Steinmeyer Care Third National Hank Pasel PF

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