Traction Company Sued for Impolite Conductors
In a bustling court session, multiple appeals were heard. Cases included the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ex rel Alfred Carte against M Reynolds and I P Hand, and an appeal from Wilkesbarre school district trustees over a third class city act. Various others followed, from liquor licensing to estate matters and oil and gas lease disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Sterrett
Supreme Bench
Philadelphia
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Alfred Carte
M. Reynolds
I. P. Hand
Coremon Pleas
Luzerne County
Theanvit
Wilkesbarrie
Wilkesbarre
Common Pleas
Politeness on a Cable Car Feud Ends in Lawsuit
Rainey sues Pittsburg Traction Company for 10000 damages claiming assault by conductor F. Forrest on a Market Street car 33. After an Edwards dispute Forrest pushed, kicked, and beat Rainey causing significant injuries and forced detachment at Robinson Street. Rainey blames the company for employing such a brute as conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. Rainey
Pittsburg Traction Company
Rainey
Marketstrest
Oakland
F. 5
Forrest
Edwards
Boston Street
States
Robinson Street
Convictions And Acquittal In Criminal Court Grinds
In criminal court yesterday Annie Leydon was convicted of assault and battery on Lizzie McFarland. Charles Bell was convicted of felonious assault on Harriet Fisher aged 15. Levi Felty was convicted of felonious assault on Alice Calhoun. Joshua Ross was convicted of felonious assault on his wife, shooting her in the arm. Louis Meyer was acquitted of assault and battery on Henry Seberele with costs on the prosecutor. The jury is in the case of John J. Davis charged with an offense against morality on oath of Annie Abbey. The trial of Mrs Edith Levy for poisoning a number of people on a Hebrew fast day was postponed due to absence of witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Leydon
Lizzie McFarland
Charles Bell
Harriet Fisher
Eaged
Levi Felty
Alice Calhoun
Joshua Ross
Louis Meyer
Henry Seberele
John J. Davis
Annie Abbey
Edith Levy
Lawsuit Over Cow Damage to Unfenced Lawn
The case T S Lackey against A J Len nox concluded with a jury verdict of 83 dollars for the plaintiff subject to the court's opinion on rights of cows on unfenced lawns. Judge Stowe now must decide whether Lackey can recover given the property was not enclosed by a fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.S. Lackey
A.j.lennox
Stowe
Mullen Sues Keystone for 5000 Over Bridge Job Injury
Jobo Mullen filed a $5000 damages suit against Keystone Bridge Company alleging he worked on the Brunot's Island bridge over the Ohio River. He claims defective scaffolding caused a 28 foot fall that fractured his leg and caused additional injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Mullen
Keystone Bridge Company
Mullen
Ohio River
Brunot's Island
Divorces Sought in Multiple Suits including Graham Case
Mrs Olive Graham sues Edward Graham for divorce alleging indignities forcing her to leave. Anna C Moore sues John C for cruel treatment. Louise B Lea sues Charles F Lea for infidelity in a separate suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Graham
Edward Graham
Anna C. Moore
John
attorney secures rule in W J Howard vs Pittsburg suit
Attorney McCleagg on behalf of plaintiff obtained a rule against the city, its depositors, and the Finance Committee to file an answer plead or demur within 30 days or a default judgment will be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleagg
W. J. Howard
City of
Pittsburg
City Depositors
Finance Committee
To Day's Trial Lists for Commonwealth Case Docket
In criminal court the Commonwealth lists trials for David Byers and others including W T Galey J M Jacobs James Mc Ginty Otte Eilenberger Alfred Sutham A A saan Sean Helote Alex James Toner Wilhelm Contorie Allen Harris William McCune Louis Wittmer Bridget Bann Isaac Inger Patrick Dunston Charles Masser and additional defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
David Byers
W. T. Galey
J. M. Jacobs
James McGinty
Otte Eilenberger
Alfred Sutham
A. A. Saan
Sean Helote
Alex — James Toner
Wilhelm Contorie
Allen Harris
William McCune
Louis Wincass Wittmer
Bridget Bann
Isaac Inger
Patrick Dunston
Charles Masser
Legal suits and a sanity inquest detailed in a district court docket
The docket reports Duquesne National Bank v Thomas Baker on a note with a plaintiff verdict of 6274 45. Huckestein & Co. v John Nanz on mechanics liens with verdicts of 24 for plaintiffs. The First National Bank of Allegheny sues John L Dawes & Co. for 1075 10 on two notes to Fleming Bros. Griffith sues A Clark and Grace Gone for 1000 damages over an illegal levy and sale of household goods. An inquest on John Schmitt examines insanity at his wife Lena Schmitt’s petition. Onslow’s suit against Carothers for injuries after a fall through a trap door in McKeesport proceeds. Douglas ty executor sues Margaret Ward to recover a gold watch chain and other items. Sedition notes Southaunde and a Broncitis advertisement closes the column.
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Duquesne National Bank
Thomas Baker
Huckestein & Co
John Nanz
First National Bank of Allegheny
John L. Dawes
Bors &Co
Fleming Bros
R. Griffith
A. Clark
Grace
Landiorn
Lanacy
Join Schmitt
Lena Schmitt
Schmitt
Dixmont
James Onnslow
R. T. Carothers
Onnslow
Carothers
McKeesport
Caster Doughty
Harry Lafferty
Margaret Ward
Special Bargains in Jackets From Rosenbaum Co
Over a thousand new jackets arrive with vent fronts priced from $6 to $18 and plush styles from $5 to $18. Buy now at Rosenbaum & Co for bargain selections and fashion value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Rosenbaum & Co
Moen’s Undergarments Advertised at Fifth Avenue Shop
An advertisement lists Extra Value-61 worth 125 and Moen's natural wool underwear with a price reference. The copy cites A. G. Campae L. & Soxs at 27 Fifth Ave, urging readers to note the number before pavinr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moen
Pavinr
A. G. Campae L
Soxs
Fifth Ave
Through the Mail Addressing Ballot Reform Support
A Philadelphia association urges support for a statewide ballot reform bill advocating secret ballots, no ticket printing costs, and equal candidate chances. They cite Massachusetts adoption, warn against partial reforms, and seek newspaper co operation to influence the next Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Tom
Alfred N. Chambers
Philadelphia
Readers criticize city asphalt experiments and advocate fire brick roads
A Pittsburg reader voices concern that recent asphalt pavement experiments wear poorly and cost more long term. He praises Forbes street tar as durable, doubts modern mixes, and suggests vitrified fire brick with tar joints as a better alternative for the city's climate and maintenance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dispatch
Forbes Street
Father Time
O. K
England
Pittsburg
Booth & Flinn
Pattyson Support Letter and Voting Residence Question
A Republican endorses Robert E Pattison as a reformer and man of the people while opposing Delamater as the machine nominee. The letter praises Pattison for integrity and government honesty and urges voters to back him in the Twenty third ward election. A separate query from Brownsville asks if a man with a temporary business location can establish a voting residence there while his family lives elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
the Dispatch
Robert E. Pattison
Delamater
Thomas McCoxx
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Dispatch
Brownsville
Why does election day fall on first Tuesday after Monday
Questions from readers about election timing and other curiosities. The notes explain that Pennsylvania set election day by constitution and most states followed for uniformity, while some states differ. Also inquiries about tobacco laws in Britain and historical election margins are addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dispatch
Pennsylvania
Gauge changes on straight and curved railway tracks
Three readers report a question about whether track gauge varies between straight sections and curves. The inquiry notes a narrower gauge on curves and asks if curves require a narrower gauge than straight tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jay Gould as a Historian in Narrow Letters
A letter from L Baar of Urichs ville Ohio dated October 26 1890 asks if Jay Gould wrote a Delaware history in youth and mentions a presumed town history. It also asks readers to confirm a Bellamy s Looking Backward Society branch and any Christian Scientists group in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gould
Dispatch
Delaware
L. Baar
Urichsville
Gould
the Dispatch
Christian Scientists
Pittsburg
Fusel Oil in Whisky Seen as Chief Danger
The piece argues fusel oil, a byproduct of fermentation, makes whisky dangerous. It explains several injurious alcohols such as propyl, butyl, amyl, and copryl, and notes rectification removes them while raw spirits increase risk. The author urges natural whisky of age not mixed with unrectified spirits.
Lions and lions training praised by circus veteran
John B. Doria, a veteran circus manager, argues lions are easy to handle and safe for performers. He compares lions to large friendly dogs, noting trained animals allow any familiar person to work them in the cage without danger and says roars are mainly a show illusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Doria
New York
Fall and Winter Overcoats at Pitcsirn’s
Flu Misses and Children Reefers offered at very low figures with many numbers. See Astrakhan reefers. Very stylish. A G Campbell and Sons at 27 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcsirn’s
Wood St. Flu
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Fifth Ave
Paving and Curbing Assessment for Corday Alley Pittsburg
Viewers of Street Improvements report for Corday alley from Cedar to Edmond in Pittsburg. They assessed costs on benefited properties under an 1890 ordinance and state act, after notices and a hearing on October 17. Costs itemize paving, curbing, engineering, printing, and viewers’ services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corday Alley
Cedar Street
Edmond Street
City of
Pittsburg
Court of Common Pleas
Allegheny County
Kamoed Street
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Board of Viewers
Chief Department Public Works
Notic
Servin
Enews
Ordinance Amends City Government for Cities of the Second Class
The document records amendments to an 1887 act establishing city bureaus and officials in Pittsburgh. It cites sections, salaries, duties, and residency requirements for heads of bureaus and officers, with approval dates in 1887 and 1837, and notes related repeals and ordinance recording. It also includes an ordinance establishing Clarissa street grade from Madison to Iowa streets with precise elevations and segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Anssessors
Pittsburg
Eee
Ams
Pee
United States
EH. P. Ford
Geo. Booth
G. L. Holliday
Common Council
E. J. Martin
H. I. Gourley
Robt. Ostermaier
Pittsburg Ordinance for Grading Paving and Curbing Streets
The ordinance enacts curb and paving rules for streets from Highland to Negley avenues in Pittsburg. It authorizes the contract letting under Commonwealth and city acts, with costs assessed per the 1880 street and sewer act for second class cities. Conflicting ordinances are repealed to the extent of this ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitthburg
Wines
Department of
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Highland Avenue
Negley Avenue
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Islereby
Panag Council
George Boot
Belect
Geo. L. Hoay
Common Council
E. J. Martin
Hyor
Gourley
Rote R
Ordinance for paving and curbing Cabinet Alley Pittsburg
Aldermen authorize the chief of Public Works to advertise for grading paving and curbing of Cabinet Alley from Main Street to Canoe Alley to be let under state acts and city ordinances. Assessment of costs follows Pennsylvania law. Approved October 30 1890 by Mayor Gourley and recorded in Ordinance Book.
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Clarissa Street
Madison Street
Ows Street
Pittsburg
Iowa Street
Camp Street
Lown Street
H. P. Ford
Select Conneil
George Booth
Select Council
G. L. Holliday
Common Council
E J. Martin
H.L Gourley
Robert Ostermaler
Woolslayer Alley
Main Street
Friendship Avenue
Geo. Booth
G. L. Halliday
E. J. Martin
BR. Gourley
Robt, Ostermaier
A. D
Thirty Seventh
Thirty-ninth Streets
Pitteburg
Woolalayer Alley
Thirty-seventh Street
Thirty-ninth Street
Thirty-eighth Street
Geo. L. Holliday
B. I. Gourley
Robert Stermaier
Reed Street
Soho
Center Avenue
Soho Street
Boho T
Canter Avenue
Solo Street
Breckenridge Street
Solio Street
Ford
E. J. Marti
H. I. Gourley
Termaier
Department of Public Works
Acta of Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Bert Mader
A. D. Inva
Bata
Camp Alley
Cabinet Alley
Canoe Alley
Geo. Bowth
E.J. Martin
Bert Ostermaner
Craig Street
Aspinwall
Geo
Booth
Obert Ostermaier
Duscan
Fifty-second
McCandless Stree
Sach City
Tuas
Reading
Penn
Unean Street
Fifty-second Street
McCandless Street
Commonwealth
Sec Tivania
Proid Oect Council
Belect Council
Holliday
Provident of
Een Ye Eg Bee Sk
Carver Street
St. Andrews Street
Larimer Avenue
Herons
Clerk of Councils
Eeeres
Ofdisases
Pittsburgh paving ordinance seeks bids for Larimer Avenue
An ordinance authorizes the Chief of Public Works to advertise for proposals to grade pave and curb Larimer Avenue from Shetland to Orphan streets. Costs will be assessed under state law with collection per an act on streets and sewers in second class cities. Enacted October 27 1590 in Councils.
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Shetland
Orphan Street
Clerk of Councils
Conneils
Pitteburg
Department of Public Works
Commonwealth of
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
P. Ford
Select Council
Geo. Booth
G. L. Holliday
Common Council
E. J. Martin
H. S. Gourley
Robt
Oster
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Supreme Court
4A Traction Company
Pennsylvania Company
Insurance of Lives
Orphans’ Court
Shoenberger
New York City
Alice Shoenberger
A.T. Mason
Pennsylvania Company For
Andrew Long
J. M. Brownson
A.J. Hittell
Ohio
Kentucky
Liilinoia
Register of Philadelphia
With & FP
Connor
Register of
Register
Eerrors
George Salras, Jr
Philadelphia City
David Goldman
Court of Quarter Sessions
Charles L. Powers
Gaveas
David Goldmen
Tseob Weinman
N.S. Williams
Ae Brothers
Neale
Boots
Frank Hanna
Charles L. Flaccus
Common Pleas No
Furgeson
Albert Kaiser
Finaecos
T. J. Vandergrift
Common Pleas No. 1
Don C. Agertar
Saver
Schneider
McKenney
Fawce Graham
Eoged
City of A
Bayer
City of Pittsburg
Newton
Huckenstein & Co
Iy Jones
Clark Bros. & Co
Helliard
Stranick
Munball
Mitchell's
Angenstein
Jones & Laughlin
McGibbony
Jefferson Gas Company
Wilbert’s Appeal
Butler
Birmingham Street Railway Company
Pittsburg Traction
Criminal Court
The
Great Britain
M. EL
Bradford
Blaine
Harrison
Prrisstine
Cleveland
Disauted
Maneington
W. VA
Viapaten
Boston Herald
Horsford
Asbessed
Cedar
Edmond
F W. Bartholomew
Danges
Bertha J. Greeves
Kate A. Williams
Djiay Allen
Daniel EL Wenke
Timothy O'Leary
Pittspune
Rosencranze
Hughes
Geneva Street
Forty-second Street
Pirteburg
Rosencranz and
Geneva Straat
Rosencrans and
Commonwealth of Irania
Eald
Frasier Street
Boquet Street
Mohée Placa
Poe
Darit
Clore
Pittsbuerg
Cils
Sereneen
H.P. ¥ Ord
Counci
A . H. I. Gourley
Robert Reecorded
Bates Street
McKee Place
Acts of Assembly
Ee Oe
Ward Street
McKes Place
Select
GEO. L. HU
E. J. Rtin
Duff Street
Webster Avenue
Berger
Geo. Poe
T Street
Stanton Avenue
Hays Street
Commonwealth of Later Imme
Pitsbury
Beatty Street
Borten Street
City of Pittsbure
Court of Dominon Pleas
Con Avenue
Barton Street
Aulé
Breport
Tae Pless
Maree
Twenty-second Street
Railroad Street
Abogneay River
Hom
Gower
Board of Re
Liz
Entel Public Works
Fisher F. & M. Co
Oneeed Seanis
Allegheny Wi
Walker and i
Allegheny ‘Alley
Baring
Pillsborn
Department Public Works
Eastings
Fisher F. & M
Center Avenus
West Side
Craig
Barton
H. Lloyd
James
Irwin
Frank Cartwright
Alex. Bradley
Alex
Cea
Clara Summer
Clara Summer Heirs, 7. Gi.33 OE Erie Cacreacies Niedl
South Ae .m. Mazet
Chas. A. McCracken
Samuel 8. Jack
Paul H. Macke
Fuer Lizzie Dravo
Wofet
Charles
Bugas
Teeeer
Ellen BR 470
E. A
I Willis
Mespecstur
Aed
Jay Alden
Daniel Wene
Timothy Clea
Jumonville Street
Fifth Avenue
Court of Common Phas O
Bust Avenue
Public Worka
J. R. Jackson
Ibs
Jackson
Prank Beenton
Leon
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