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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1892
Page
4
A long list of names appears in a local notice then a clothing advertisement promises deep discounts. It touts tailored suits and overcoats at half price or below standard 70 dollar prices, urging readers to visit a merchant tailoring facility claiming top-cutters and better savings per fit.
The Criminal Court will hear the trial Monday of John R. Murphy chief of Allegheny Public Safety and detectives Glenn Donaldson Kornman and McClure for embezzlement linked to the so called front office fund. The case stems from the Pearson trial and questions whether city mayors are entitled to fees already paid by the county as expenses.
John Kaylor with many aliases received nine years in the penitentiary after nine indictments and guilty pleas to forgery larceny and false pretenses. Other defendants included Thomas Hackett five months for assault and escape, Richard Davis 60 days, Henry Palmer for stealing a typewriter, Charles George a jury disagreed on assault, Thomas Kestner 30 days, Alfred Cracton coat theft 30 days, James P. Riley one year for wagon theft, George Weisenberger four months for assault, and William Sandusky 30 days for false pretense.
The Allegheny Light Co sues the City of Pittsburg for 1274621 for electric lighting billed March May and for incandescent lighting at the market house. The case argues the city contract ordered payment but was refused by city officials. In Crafton borough the council seating dispute continues over two versus three year terms after an election.
United States District Attorney Lyon is the only official back from Williamsport. Judge Buffington has not granted the rule to show cause why Sheriff McCormick should not answer for contempt. If granted, Sheriff McCormick will be notified and all parties heard. The case moves to the Circuit Court after the federal judge handles sentencing.
A true bill was found against C. H. Blaine of Verona on larceny charges from merchant John Crookston. Blaine, a popular society figure, was released on $300 bond with his father and Charles Reinhard acting as sureties as Verona society watched the hearing.
The Criminal Court timetable for next week lists minor cases. Monday features John Murphy and numerous defendants including John Glenn Frank Donaldson Henry Kornman Samuel McClure and others. Tuesday proceeds with Charles Stra Frank Groes and more. Wednesday includes Loris Rothchilds Marcellus Montague and James Cunningham. Thursday lists Oliver W J Smith and others. Friday closes with William Ferris Edward Canavan.
The grand jury reported numerous true bills in most cases presented. It ignored several bills including Annie Burkett for maintaining a nuisance, and William Kennedy for horse stealing, while names such as Lizzie Sopp and Alfred Craeton appeared among true bills for larceny and related charges. One bill involving Annie Burkett drew historical note about Squire Mellinger.
The ad claims honest sourcing for house made Black and Fancy Cheviot suits priced at $12 and $15. It asserts the company is not bankrupt nor responsible for fires and promises free repair within one year from purchase if needed.
Court filings show the Century Company filed a suit against H Watts Co for 23173 dollars and against Richard Foster for unspecified amounts. Judge Bosington will preside in the United States District Court on Friday and Saturday September mand 17 for naturalization applications with 200 on file. WEWS reports on Cable letters from European capitals in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
Advertisers claim confidence in Made-to-Measure clothing with ready fall overcoats and suits. They promise proper style and fit, urging customers to compare workmanship, prices, and savings while noting rising orders and continued patronage.
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