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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1890

Page

4

Discoverer Claims Strathglass Valley in Scotland

Edgar Wakeman describes Fasnakyle Manse and Grand StrathGlass as an almost unknown Scottish valley. He portrays the Gray Valley’s remote beauty, its river Glass, surrounding peaks, and two great estates, noting the Highland clans and game preserves shaping local life.

Edgar Wakeman Scotland Scenge Steathglass Scotlasd Fasnakyle Grand Strathglass Great Strath Strathg Sss Strath Stranraer Wigtown Srath-an-reddsh Strathgrey Perthshire Srathdbruidh Stravehur Argyle Strathcrom Rose-shire Strathearn Strathbrock Linlithgow Theers Strathbran Perth Row Phire Strathallen Strathtummel Shire of Inverness Strathglass Glack Co Fara America Strathclass Beauly Glen Cannich Glen Affric Chisola Chisolhn Rosshire Straths Glens Lend Byres Fiogal’s Fort Jane Glen Affric Ben Poham Itap Derk Epcak L. Wakeman

Great Fire Insurance Clothing Sale at 546 Wood Street Pittsb

A massive sale at 546 Wood street Pittsb promises deep cuts on men and boys clothing. Bargains include suits at 4.60, 7.89, and 10.25 with prices slashed from much higher tag values. The event draws long crowds and stays open late, announced by appraiser George Portrox.

Pittspurg Wood Street Pitteburg Garacne

Crackers with oysters draw praise for Peeach-cool evenings

A fragment notes people enjoying oysters with crackers from Marvis and recommends trying handmade or shell-o crackers. It mentions new novelty plaids and stripes offerings at 50c a yard and ends with garbled marketing text.

Marvis Hacke Trssu

Jewelry and Furnishings Displayed at Fifth Avenue Shop

Fragmentary catalog listing Jardiniers cabinets clocks candelabra and pendants. Mentions Durbin McWattry Trissa Jewelers 53 Fifth Avenue. References to B&B Ladies ready made handsome broadcloth quality and Ray’s paper. Quality paper Bocas and BEL.

Jardiniers Bocas & Bel

Indictment Against Lynch Quashed AmidCourt Action

A judge orders the indictment quashed while the courts hear a equity suit by H. J. Heins G. H. Prager and Fred Heins against Luts Brothers over alleged label imitation of Keystone Pickling and Preserving Works. Plaintiffs seek injunctions and damages for trademark deception and consumer confusion.

H. J. Heins G. H. Prager Fred Heins Keystone Pickling and Preserving Works Luts Brothers Allegheny Laintiffs

Court records of various crimes and pleas in Criminal Court

George Walker pleaded guilty to a lesser offense for assault on Catherine Gilchrist. Benjamin Harrison convicted of crime against morality on Mary Gannon’s information. John Dougherty tried for a similar offense. Geeta Wood convicted of breaking into L Root’s store and assaulting Officer Snyder. Roddy J O Donnell found guilty of assault on Edward Flerry. Susan Devlin acquitted by reason of insanity and ordered to asylum.

George Walker Criminal Catharine Gilchrist Masside Benjamin Harrison Mary Gannon Harrison John Dougherty Mary Array Geeta Wood L. Root Homewood G. H. Snyder Roddy J. O’donnell Edward Flerry Susan Devlin Tillie Linn Jur White

Indictment Quashed by Judge Acheson in Lynch Case

In U S District Court Judge Acheson quashed the indictment against Joseph Lynch former West End streetcar conductor charged with mail fraud. He ruled the offense did not violate United States law and allowed a nolle prosequi for Leroy Ballard and Joseph Bladen.

Acheson United States District Court Joseph Lynch West End Lynch Detroit United States Leroy Ballard Joseph Bladen L. G. Weltner Fayette County John Butler Russell Errett

Today's Trial Lists Criminal Court Commonwealth vs. Fonseiong, Myers and others

A compact docket lists defendants in a Commonwealth criminal court trial. Included are John Fonseiong, Seeias Myers, John Mey, Glunt, Alex Stauffer, and others facing charges. Proceedings set to determine guilt or innocence with further court actions.

Criminal Court—Commonwealth Vn John Eenene Fonseiong Prank Oily Seeias Myers John Mey Glunt Alex Stauffer

Damages and verdicts listed in several court actions

A bulletin lists multiple civil actions with verdicts and damages against various defendants. Names include Jon TM Decker, R T Caruthees, G M Dunne, and N Green Co Ltd. Amounts awarded range from 115 dollars to 4869 pounds, with cases involving wages for a groom, damages for property due to street grade changes, and disputes over contracts and accounts. The report also notes a divorce case filed by Fred Bettcher and Lottie Boettcher and mentions a cable news service offered by The Dispatch.

Jon ™ Decker Edward Stroup R. T. Caruthees G.M. Dunne John Meonan Daniel Neary Edward Joy Ellen Smith Tarentom Borough Nicholas McCarthy G. A. Ulrich McCarthy Lulu M. Boyle William Fauset Ewing Fauuset Fred Bettcher Lottie Boettcher Allegheny Charles Hein

Cruelty on Mud Roads Prompts Humane Society Inquiry

Humane Society agents O'Brien and Berryman investigated cruelty to animals at Bennett Station after residents complained of overloaded horses hauling berry loads on a deteriorating private road owned by Pittsburg citizens. Two toll gates and a refusal to maintain the road were cited. owners urged to verify their charter and compel upkeep.

O’brien Berryman The Humane Society Bennett Station Pittsburg the Humane Society

Multiple Global News Briefs Sweep Through Disjointed Items

A jumble of short items reports job losses at the Brooklyn sugar refinery and East Pepperell iron works, political disputes in Liberal circles, divorce trial timing for O Sheas, and Canadian annexation editorials. Also noted are stock moves, a massacre response by the Sultan of Vitu, storm damage in the East, smuggled diamonds from Ceylon, railroad suits, arbitration disputes, and election curiosity among Milwaukee monks.

Brooklyn Castion London Emplo Liberal Party Gladstone O'Shea Parnell Vitu Quebec Telegram United States Lebanon Tenn Thaxteny Terra Haute W.C.T U Addison Hadley San Francisco Custom House Ceylon Tampa Lumber Company Lda Berlin Baron Wissmann von Caprivi Chicago and Erie Railroad Wabash Chil Cago Allan Steamship Company Milwaukee Schley Baltimore Wilbur American Legation Alexandria Thomas B. Carson Ilinois J.C. Myers Carson Myers Goat River British Columbia Mr. Harrison House of Commons Tipperary Michael O'Brien Dalton

Repairs Planned for Soldiers' Monument at Seminary Hill

County Commissioners will solicit proposals for repairing the Soldiers' Monument on Seminary Hill Allegheny. An inspection by the Park Committee and Commissioners found the monument dirty and marred by defacements. If Allegheny Council approves a 25000 repair fund for hillside access, work will include chiseling away defacements and scouring the stone, with painting considered to protect the stone from moisture.

Seminary Hill Allegheny Park Committee of

Dangerous Woman Poisoner Released From Insane Asylum

Mary Clementine, earlier known as Mary Klemens, a woman tied to multiple poisonings in Dubuque and Rose Hill, is reportedly in circulation after release from Chicago authorities. She allegedly forged a Dubuque bank check for 3000 dollars using a blank letter to obtain funds, with the plan thwarted when the bank halted payment.

Mary Clementine Mary Klemens Rose Hill Chicago

Father seeks arrest of Bentley and Miss Wagner over daughter case

Inspector McAleese received a telegram from J. G. Wagner at Franklin Pa requesting A H Bentley and Miss Dean Wagner be held until he arrives. Bentley was sent to the workhouse for six months and the girl placed in Bethesda Home. Wagner hopes to take his daughter home and press criminal suit. The Dispatch teases a symposium on Art of the Borgias with poisoning essays.

British National Gallery London Strathglasa McWhirter Strath Mansa Glen Afric Strathglass Strathgass Inspector McAleese J. G. Wagner Franklin A. H. Bentley Dean Wagner Mr. Wagner Bentley Gripp Bethesda J. H. Jones T. Reynolds Sevench Avenue Jon Wing Reyn J. P. Pion America Crookston Pennsylvania Beisft Ont Toona Central Mallory Plese Vattack Manicie Fee Gen. D. Hero Penn Avenue Mr. Mallory

Embezzlement Charge Against Firm's Former Employee

George A. Kim & Co. imprisoned August Liebitz, a former employee, on embezzlement charges after the firm alleged he collected money and did not account for it. A hearing is scheduled before Alderman Gripp next Monday.

Liebitz George A. Kim & Co George A. Kim Ijelia Gripp

Chess Club notes and problem tourney in Pittsburgh

Chess column details club meetings at Pittsburg Library and Dr. Millers Hall plus a problem tourney by W Meredith and L Bennicke. It lists problem positions, mates in two or three, endgame No4 Mason, and scattered move sequences.

Chess Bar P.O. Box Pittsburg Pitsburg Penn Avenue Allegheny Chess Clab W. Meredith Freck

Game of Draughts Notes from Pittsburg Page

A Pittsburg page details draughts with problems by George D. Sherrow Al Strickler and Patterson notes. It features White Black and Black to move and win positions and references the Switcher controversy with D Yates and R B Davis and move sequences.

George D. Sherrow White AL. Strickler New York D. Yates Etsyss A. Davis Woburn Mass Patterson Yates BR. W. Patterson Mr. Davis Mr. Yates Patterson Glosa

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