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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1889
Page
8
The Lee murder trial continued with witnesses detailing Lee's heavy drinking before the shooting. Testimony from W W Price, William Roseburg, and others linked liquor to Lee's behavior and alleged threats, while defense witnesses described persistent intoxication and a priest and doctor discussing its effects.
Judge White appointed Alex C. derron commissioner to take testimony in the forfeited recognizances tied to Alderman McNulty. E. P. Hesser J. P. Young and Mark Wishart faced charges for acting as detectives without a license. bonds were forfeited. Hesser Young Wishart were tried and acquitted. James Houston acted as bondsman for $500 in each case.
A proceeding to treat all alike and stay executions was filed against Brown and Emery contractors at Wilmerding. An execution for 1700 issued yesterday against Brown and Emery moves to equalize creditor claims. A roll will be heard on November 2.
Police officer Truby Shaul faces trial on charges of felonious shooting. The case stems from an incident last summer on Second Avenue when James Britten and an accomplice frightened pedestrians with a toy gun.
The late Alexander P. Newton of Charters, who died recently, filed for probate. He bequeaths real and personal estate to his widow Emma E. Newton. Executors named include John H. Olver and S. Koll. A separate suit seeks $5,000 in damages from Gamne J. Little, McCandles, and James E. Eivser.
An argument was heard in multiple cases including Joseph Langdon vs Chartiers township for damages from a fall on a bad board walk. Appeals by 8 H McKee from Common Pleas No 2 and others are noted. A railroad accident in Wilkinsburg left Mrs Aiken with a $2.50 damages verdict.
In Common Pleas No 2 the breach of promise suit of Mrs Mary Schubkagel against Joseph Dierstein was argued before the Supreme Court. The case portrays a 11 day courtship ending in alleged promise of marriage, with Dierstein described as an aged widower and Schubkagel as a widow. A verdict for damages was previously awarded to Schubkagel. the appeal challenges the verdict and damages.
Commonwealth pursues charges against Charles Gunther Frank Carroll Margie Dunn Clark Franz Kellner Florence Don ateven Tae Bailey Minnie Fleming Dott Anderson Andrew Schuet Louis Parker James Kalstein Philippe Teases Neilis Nancy Brown in a broad criminal court filing listing numerous defendants.
Jeup er Hawkiss of the Orphans Court granted the petition of H C Bugh man trustee of Seems James H Hays for a divorce from John. A couple married September Mrs Jones alleges her husband deserted her on the beach and has not contributed to support since.
General Sherman laid the cornerstone of the Brooklyn Kings County Soldiers Monument in Prospect Park New York this afternoon. The arch will cost about 250000 dollars and ceremonies included National Guard troops War Veterans Association and Grand Army of the Republic with speeches by Rev Brown Davis Rev Dr A J F Beherings and others.
New York reports the Vanderbilts have added the Chicago and Alton Railroad to their system, bringing total mileage to about 27 100. The deal involved roughly 12 million dollars at about 140 dollars per share, financed by Seroak and associates with help from Union Pacific partners. J Pierrepont Morgan credited with steering the transaction as Chicago dispatch notes President Blackstone rejected Big Four traffic schemes and that no further purchase plan is currently proceeding.
A damaged item notes a plea against beyond cure ailments and promotes Hostetter’s Bitters as a remedy. It also advertises a Thursday sale at P. C. C. on chinchilla and wool overcoats priced from 24 to 28 down to 12, urging customers to visit the Grant and Diamond streets location opposite the new Court House.
Fragmentary text suggests a humorous note on Hamb items and appetite, with stray lines about medicines, a dose of one fig, Mack Dring Co New York, and a mention of Kersey overcoats at $12. The passage appears to be a miscellaneous snippet from a newspaper page with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
An assortment of terapies and goods fills the page from Pittsburgh merchants. Walker's wax soap promises pure use and soft hands, while Campbell and Dice tout millinery bargains at The People's Store. Aufrecht's Gallery reports a crowded scene with ticket exchanges and future redemption checks, plus Queen's Jubilee Bread advertised as wholesome.
Officers locate possible Bender family near Wington and Baltimore. Distress in Latrobe area. a man about 66 killed nearby. Cholera epidemics spreading in northern counties. Emin Pasha and Henry Stanley reportedly nearing Mpwapwa. A giant zinc ore vein near Potosi noted as exceptionally rich. US minister at Costa Rica controversy over Mizner reception. Navy officers reshuffled with several lieutenant promotions. A biblical literature professorship funded by donors. Sentences handed to murder convicts in Maryborough Ireland. Brewing deal between St. Louis association and eastern capitalists nearing completion with full transfer anticipated.
An ordinary family saves about 10 cents weekly on soap costs and five times that on clothing wear by using Walker's wax soap. The total annual saving is estimated around $1,167, with groer for Walker's wax soap noted in the text.
The B and C railroad sells round trip Baltimore tickets for 8 dollars from November 7 to 12, valid return to the 16th due to the Catholic Congress. Trains leave Pittsburg at 8 am and 9 20 pm. A promotional sale on novelty items is noted at The People's Store with 27 cent ribbons and other bargain offers.
An advertising snippet promotes Marvin's XXX Gin XK Soda Freit Biscuit as the best choice. The note emphasizes the product lineup including Little Gem and Farina Crackers.
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