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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1889

Page

4

White Is Willing Judge Declines Opinion on Subject

The petition to grant more tail liquor licenses was heard by Judges White and Magee. Lawyers Robb Cohen and Montooth argued for expansion while a second petition with over 12000 names was also presented. Judge Magee said he is not in the License Court. Judge White said the Quarter Sessions must decide. White indicated he would grant more if the others agreed. The court took the papers.

White and Magee Ewing Robb, Cohen Montooth Cohen Robb Magee White Quarter Sessions Court

Grand Jury Returns True Bill in Natcher Murder Case

The grand jury found a true bill against William E. Lee for the murder of John T. Natcher, shot in Natcher’s Second Avenue office after a business dispute. Additional true bills and ignored bills covered varied charges from aggravated assault to larceny and mischief, naming several individuals.

Lee Natcher William E. Lee John T. Natcher Second Avenue Nateher Michal Marthust Edward Eo Cones Taylor Jennie McCcormick Thomas Powers John McElroy Burt Tierny Annie Wilson Louis Schaak Paul Weisenberger Philip Wills Joseph Bernstein Philip Moeller Peter Seibel Lucy Meal Andrew G. McCloskey Joseph Pendergist

Millvale Railway seeks injunctions against rival lines

P W Seibert, president of Millvale Street Railway, files equity suits against Evergreen Railway and West Penn Railroad to secure right of way on Bridge street and Butler plank road. The rivals claim location on Butler plank road and oppose Millvale tracks, prompting requests for injunctions to halt construction. Trial lists include surety of the peace and desertion cases with Commonwealth versus multiple defendants.

P. W. Seibert Millvale Street Railway Company Evergreen Railway Company West Penn Railroad Company Millvale Railway Company Millvale Borough Bridge Street Allegheny and Butler Plank Road Butler Plank Road Millvale Company

Convictions and civil suit in local court cases

Hastings convicted of larceny. Lexa Shelewitch guilty of selling liquor without license. Cath Rink McFarland pleaded guilty to matters in Prohibitory district. Brad jury in case against Jerry Mahoney and Dude Claire for robbery. A Hoefling guilty of breaking into J W C residence. one year in workhouse. Christ Backer convicted of larceny of a watch. five months in workhouse. Joan Crawford guilty of entering with intent to commit a felony. ten days in workhouse. Jens Gottoren Edward George guilty of robbing R Veurlin home. Mike Tracey acquitted. Wa McChesxry, 4-year-old, pleaded guilty to larceny. sent to Huntingdon Reformatory. Cuanes Port sues P V 40 RB BR Co for $1000 damages over property access blocked by a new railroad track and wall. Maple Creek Telephone and Telegraph Co charter filed. plans to build Pittsburg to Washington county line. capital stock £000, 90 shares at $100. directors James E B Oliver, George T Oliver, David B Oliver, John Phillips, Horace Crosby.

Vs. Hastings Lexa Shelewitch Cath &Rink McFarland Brad‘Tare Jerry Mahoney Dude Claire Max Finklepet Hoefling J. W.C Christ Backer Henry Straub Joan Crawford George Kennitzer Jens Gottoren Edward George Mary Ann Woernle Huntingdon Cuanes Port Agaiet RB. BR. Co Manor Street Twenty-ninth Ward Reycorcher Maple Creek Telephone and Telegraph Company Pittsburg Washington County James EB. Oliver George T. Oliver David B. Oliver John Phillipsi Horace Crosby

City printing funds exhausted halt on all orders

City Controller Morrow ordered a stop on printing orders to assess the city’s finances. He cited a $13,500 printing appropriation, growth in ordinances, and a looming assessor’s book bill of up to $5,500 as reasons to delay further indebtedness. Officials warned disruption could halt legislation unless funds or alternatives are found.

Morrow George Sheppard Bigelow Smithfield Street

Terrible Attack Injures Little Annie Palo in Ninth Ward

No. 176 Etna Street resident Annie Palo a nine year old girl suffers peritonitis and stomach inflammation after a male schoolmate struck her in the abdomen. Dr Hieber attended and the girl described the quarrel and later beating but could not name the assailant who she would recognize.

Annie Palo Etna Street Ninth Ward Annie Hieber Hiad

Died From Mosquito Bite In Hoboken

Charles Migaard, 69 Willow Avenue Hoboken, died of blood poisoning two weeks after a mosquito bite on his nose. He was a compositor whose ink-stained hands contributed to the condition. After initial swelling and relief from Dr Steadman lancing the wound, the swelling returned and proved fatal.

New Yor Charles Miguard Willow Avenue Hoboken Steadman

Fine piano inducements offered by Everett Club system

The Everett Club proposes a sales plan for 350 members to buy pianos at a savings of 75 dollars per instrument. Members may pay cash, pay 25 dollars down and 250 dollars with interest, or join weekly one dollar payments with no interest, to total delivered pianos starting September 21. Manager Alex Ross invites applications at 137 Federal St Allegheny Pa.

Everett Ming Alex. Ross Federal St Allegheny

Grand Vienna cheviot overcoats offered at $8

A local advertises Vienna cheviot full-weight overcoats lined with heavy ribbed silk and satin sleeve linings. Priced at $8, says elsewhere sell for $25 to $30. location given as P. Co. C. C. corner Grant and Diamond opposite the new Court House.

Vienna Cor Grant and Diamon New ‘Court House

Wedding Gifts and Housewares advertise across cities

An assortment of wedding presents includes Piano Onyx tables iron pedestals silver candelabras and more from Harpy & Hares at 529 Smithfield. Harry Alden now appears with W H Holmes Sons Chicago House and multiple Clark street addresses. Exposition visitors urged to view new fall wear and wallpaper dealer John S Roberts at 414 Wood st promotes trusted decorating services.

Harpy & Hares Smithfield Street Harry Alden W. H. Holmes & Son Chicago House Clark Street Water Street Clark St First Avenue Chicago Pittsburg John S. Roberts Wood St

Confession O K No Disposition to Change Regard

The General Assembly sent two questions to Presbyteries asking if any changes are desired to the Confession of Faith. The Pittsburg Presbytery adopted a paper stating it does not desire revision, arguing the confession remains adequate and changes could hinder unity and belief. Other notes cover church events and personnel.

General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the United States Presbyteries Pittsburg Hazelwood G. T. Purves D. D United Presbyterian Church of Scotland Allegheny Eee

Late news in brief across cities and nations

Obteagé president dies in his sleep in Vietiene district. Dr J W Porter of Adair Indiana charged with arson over a store fire to gain insurance. Cotton price controls discussed by joint committees. Gabriel Eyth abducts his two children during wife’s absence in Butler Pennsylvania. A town meeting at City of M Tee eke ends with little action. Wheat crop report shows 40 798 hectolitres in 1888. Hock Hing and Chinese claimants seek 17000 indemnity from Portland General allegedly withheld. Steamer Rothesay collides with tug Maria. three lost. Rothesay beaching, Maria sinks. Rioting in Rohtak between Muslims and Hindus. police fire on rioters. Sierra Nevada fires force transfer of Overland travelers. Rome denial of Kossuth expulsion. Italian ministry asked but not moved. Judge Van Brunt named receiver for Equitable Reserve Fund Life Association. Gas explosion damages A H Watson plumbing shop. several injured and $4000 loss. Blanche Wales and Minor Goodlett marriage publicized in Washington. Gordon killed in machinery accident at Lake George Paper and Pulp. rope prank causes fatal mutilation. Bangor Me forest fires envelop city. Bangor to Frederickton Moncton flames. counter fires. Four million acres in Minnesota opened to settlement. commissioners in conflict with Indians. Major Whitehead helps. Dexter Missouri faces race conflict as whites threaten negro workers. armed men pledge support to regulators.

Hock Hing Portland Ofus General Rothesay Kingston Maria Ogdenaburg N. Y Brockville Ont Maitland Rohtak Mussulmans Noormenes Nany Sierra Nevada Rome Italy Louis Kossuth Bismarck Kossuth van Brunt Supreme Court of New York Equitable Reserve Fund Life Association

Wanamaker Quality and Low Prices Highlighted

The piece touts Wanamaker and Brown emphasizing reliable quality and consistently low prices. It notes questions about true value and contrasts inferior goods with solid clothing, claiming Wanamaker offers tailored clothing year round with vast styles and skilled tailoring.

Wanamaker & Brown

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