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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1892
Page
11
A crowd at Exposition Park watched Wilkinsburg defeat Pittsburg 7 to 3 in a spirited county league exhibition. Suburban youths Gardiner faced strong opposition as Beckley Kearns and Schumacher delivered clutch hits for Wilkinsburg, while Pittsburg’s Mack and Miller shone behind the plate. Both teams showed effort, with Pittsburg edging ahead early but Wilkinsburg rallying for the win after eight innings.
The county league releases the official schedule for the season listing where each team plays. The list names Tanestum Mansfield Wilkinsburg Sewickley Climax and Tarentum with dates across April to September and venues at home and abroad. Connie Mack signs with the local club, accepting a salary of 2.7 percent and settling prior disputes as he shows good form.
A deal between Louisville and Chicago magnates has Pfeffer joining Louisville. Pfeffer will wear a Louisville uniform in the season opener. The trade involves Cana van and a bonch given for Pfeffer.
Report states a $2,000 bonus is mentioned but not yet owned. Canavan has not signed the Chicago contract yet. this move is expected tonight. Other details have been arranged.
The local baseball club began changes with Whitney and Briggs released yesterday. Jerry Denny was waived, while Corkhill may join next. Fans and investors watch closely as President Temple and colleagues strive to build a winning team amid mixed player enthusiasm and speculation about hitting strength.
New York April 4 special report on League of American Wheelmen changes. Racing Board actions include compulsory tournament dates and official hunting of races. New rule requires chess officials at all bicycle events and final authority on race decisions. Handicapping remains optional for meet managers and bands of champions remain uncreated due to limited long distance interest.
Billy Madden says Maher has enjoyed his life since fighting Fitzsimmons and plans more show engagements in Philadelphia after the next four rounds.
A collage of sporting items notes Bloomfield Cricket Club not in the local league and a women’s six day pedestrian race at Minneapolis starting yesterday with Pinbee starters including Joz Courtney. Also mentions Peter Priddy of New Castle Cricket Club, East Liverpool involvement, and Jake Chafer challenger to the winner of George F. Slosson and Frank C. Ives for world championship emblem. Cable from London reports Clare Cambridge University games and runners in trial heats with Moneypenney from Jesus College, sherrill and Wood of England-USA mentioned in results.
Louisville items show a falling river with 9 feet 11 inches at the falls 12 feet 3 inches in the canal and 9 feet below. The Henry Debus and tow go down. The Onward assisted the Joe E B Williams. Grace Morris sailed to Salt River. Ohio river traffic moved downstream. Captain Pink Varble’s funeral was held today. Departures to Cincinnati Sandy Carrolltown Big Kanawha Evansville Tell City.
The Tarentum term lists Willis rt Gillen Clark Kennedy M Rkim Thomat Stewart Hemphill Stenek Bald win Camp Earle Miller as home batteries with the local League team to meet Tarentum County League.
A New Orleans source reports the Metropolitan Club faces a public dispute over purses and payoffs. Jack Burke claims he did not receive his share from the Needham fight while Needham is short of the purse. The referee awaits payment and delays to the Needham Ryan bout raise further criticism.
The Linden Club bowling team clinched the Hostetters Cup after a lengthy contest requiring three straight wins. Linden held off a persistent Bellefield challenge as last night’s match finished within six pins amid strong East End Gyms support and a large crowd.
Non union molders at Eclipse Store Company in Mansfield Ohio abducted four non union workers from a lodging house at dawn. Three were taken to a hotel. two later returned to Rochester New York. William Hogan Cincinnati non union molder resumed work after payment by strikers. Mayor Newton issued a proclamation banning crowds and disturbances as violence fears grow. citizens split in their views.
Captain McVay of Wash J College base ball selects this year's lineup with Best and Moral catching A Sterrett Sterrett at first Hayes Mevay C Sterrett Strnffer Meld Bell Carster Thompson in field. Manager Logan plans two early games with Western University Geneva Westminster and Kiskiminetas School as Western Penn colleges schedule dates.
In Guernstone Pa April 4 distillers and brewers alarmed by Judge Doty’s license hearing rules. They claim discrimination if they cannot sell to speak-easy operators while Pittsburg brewers and bottlers would benefit. A seller laments paying for a license yet fearing to police others.
Track was dry and fast with large attendance. Race details list horses and placings across six events, including times and participants such as Alma Fan Ardo Rambler Ely Crispin and more, with inconsistent spellings and some errors in names.
In East Liverroot Ohio on April 4 special report: Mary Wirebaugh a Star restaurant waitress aged 19 took arsenic yesterday and died last night. Married at 14 to David Buxton of Mechanicstown, she left her husband and had lived here two years under her maiden name. Coroner to hold inquest Tuesday with letters claimed to be for her sister from Salineville and for Mrs. Rute wife of the restaurant owner.
The report details river levels and conditions on multiple rivers with feet and inches rising or steady, cloudy or clear skies, and various boats arriving or departing at Pittsburg Cincinnati New Orleans and other ports. It lists boats such as City of SS St Louis Ark Fred Wilson Pacific Lizzie Bay Adam Jacobs and Keystone State along with cargo notes and wharf activity. The river conditions are described as favorable for coal shipment though shipments are slowed by wind rain and general downtime.
Turre denied as prisoner. Clandes Somect and Thomas Driscoll fought on Twelfth street. Preven Brown jailed for aggressive begging. Maars Tnatr McKexnxa held Sherry for liquor sale with $1,000 bail. Esterlie tied to robbery. Zwick clothes and money lost. Barre faced Alderman for disorderly conduct after Birmingham car dispute. Murray issued warrant over firearm threat during house dispute on Vickrey street. Corsetr McGraw Doyle labeled suspicious and sent to workhouse. McGinty jailed for attempting to shoot wife. Randatt jailed for hatchet attack on Zerk. McEvoy saved boy from harm.
Ed Smith and John Quinn return from Philadelphia with backing from Pittaburgers to face alleged champions. Smith defeated Mike Monahan, declined knockout per police request, and eyes matches with Maher, Choynski, Hall, and Fitzsimmons for various purses and weights. Fogarty backs Smith against top names, with talks of leverage over receipts and rematch plans.
In Grascow on April 4 Searight topped McKenvie with a remarkable score of 11 to 1 while 9 gnomes were drawn. The contest featured restricted openings and much original play, elevating Searight among the world's leading players. The full match summary will appear next Saturday in the Dispatch Sporting Edition.
George Conser, 78, a wealthy and respected Satem resident, shot himself in the right temple today with a revolver bought for the purpose. He had been despondent for some time and a week earlier attempted poisoning, but was saved by doctors. He evaded nurses' watch this time.
An enthusiastic audience last evening watched Prof. O. R. Gleason tame a number of wild and vicious horses. He demonstrated flawless skill with no deception and proved capable of bringing the fiery animals to submission, a remarkably successful performance.
Lasker defeated Gunsberg in a French defense adopted by Gunsberg while Bird lost to Mason. Each game lasted eighty and sixty six moves respectively, highlighting sharp play and deep endgames.
In MoKersport on April 4 special editions report new branches of the city council formed. James Campbell re-elected President of the Select Council with KR W Ekin as clerk. in Common Council James Andre re-elected chair with Emmanuel Wolf as clerk and water department oversight. All sworn in by the Major. first session next Monday. In Greensbury Colonel Hawkins signals potential National Guard encampment this summer if inducements are offered. A wooded tract half a mile from town has been proposed and a public meeting is set for Wednesday evening.
The clublike chatter covers Beckley’s minor injury, McAleer’s potential, Pfeffer’s returning form for Louisville, and ex president Neil attending. It notes Denny’s league intentions, Tum Tsarentome’s hustle, and Galvin’s limited standout status. It mentions Alvin nine, Suburban League officers, and Richardson’s release saga. Racing, licenses, and breeding lineups for horses are touched, with various names and places listed in brisk local sports columns.
Local Boston Sunday school session erupts in a lively debate as children cheer John L. Sullivan over Phillips Brooks. The teacher prompts comparison, then concedes after playful, stubborn logic from the youngsters.
The body of August Schneider of Altoona was found beside the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks at Banks. He likely was struck by a train last night. The corpse was moved there to await the wishes of his friends.
Special cable from London reports Fred Johnston champion of England will fight George Dixon at eight stone five pounds in the Bolinbroke Club for £1000 and a purse of £300. If Dixon declines Johnston may meet Cal More in New York on the same terms.
Union members at a Steubenville firm struck for higher wages. In Westmoreland county a severe rain and hail storm damaged property Sunday night. In Oxford Ohio Henry Whitworth, a notable citizen, died by suicide due to money troubles. Funeral plans for Dr. Baker are set for Mononwalela City with interment in Barnesville. Lancaster City Council elected Stephen J. Owens Democrat as City Treasurer and Democrats won all remaining city offices.
Lieutenant Kramer and Officer Raney arrested Alfred Willfred yesterday charged with taking money from youths for hand tattooing. He is said to have injured some of the boys during the activity.
ER G Brown was arrested on a warrant by Alderman Mc Kenna charging false pretenses. He is alleged to be a confederate of Edward C Bicksley who was arrested for false checks. Brown posted $500 bail for a hearing set April 6. Knights of Labor leader Hugh Cavanaugh visited Pittsburg en route to national headquarters and urged securing the city for the next General Executive Board meeting.
O Warner traveling passenger agent of the Burlington road visited the area. Charles Speer cashier of the First National Bank went to New York last evening. Samuel Harding engineer sent reentry for Baltimore Washington and New York then Cardiff Wales, planning return in five months. W E Woodford of Toledo assistant superintendent of Wheeling and Lake Erie, and John Frew and wife of Wheeling, stopping at the Anderson. Mrs Dr John Young of Brooklyn and James Trainor and wife of New York registered at the Duquesne last evening. Trainor owns the Sixth Avenue Hotel. J Woman of the New York Stock Exchange stayed at Schlosster last evening. He has oil interests in West Virginia and Kentucky and is here to inquire about Seaboard and Mellon Pipe Line.
A list of Pittsburgh residents registered at New York hotels dated April, naming H W Bishop Jr Sturtevant J Donn Ashland House J G Evans Metropolitan W T Eyer Astor House J C Kohler Metropolitan J J Lyons Grand Union C D Marshall Astor House J M Pinkinson Imperial J W Seaver St Denis Hotel G E Smith Grand Hotel W S Welden Metropolitan Miss M Brown Brunswick A G Campbell Hotel Grenham Miss Carnegie Brunswick W M Cutter Cosmopolitan G W Hahn Metropolitan W E Howe Hotel Brunswick Miss Howe Hotel Brunswick C G Rickelson and wife Brunswick Miss Rickelson Brunswick A M Schoyer Continental K Shiras Hotel Brunswick Mrs E Lloyd Fifth Avenue J Painter Jr Fifth Avenue H Rt Rea Fifth avenue
HIO Food Commissioner General Hurst reports official baking powder tests show Royal Baking Powder as the purest. All other powders tested contained impurities ranging from 10.18 to 86.23 percent of their total weight. Commissioner Hurst calls Royal among the best cream of tartar powders.
The report notes February events featuring mismatched bouts and a toned down exhibition scene. It identifies Mitchell facing an unknown adversary named Ed Smith of Grance, and mentions Dixon and Paddy McBride set for a fencing match.
The Spring Wrap is the hour’s topic as shoppers compare the new two in one Reefer Blazer. Open it to reveal a nanny blazer style with embroided or braided front and collar in tan or grey cloth, silk faced.
The ad touts blazers and reefer jackets for women in Tan Navy and Black from $2.50 to $35 with lace trimmed capes in Lightweights and broadcloth fabrics. It highlights fashionable capes in Chantilly and Gene lan de lace with passementerie and nailheads, plus lace curtains and window draping services. Inquiry promised to reveal money-saving tips on ready-made garments for Ladies and Children.
The Builders' Exchange held its regular meeting yesterday with no outside business transacted. Secretary Knox was seen at adjournment and stated there was no notable activity or matters of interest to report.
The Thelton City Athletic Club at 920 Fifth Ave will award a handsome gold medal to the best amateur boxer in Allegheny County. The competition is scheduled for the evening of the current date. Entries close at 8 o clock tonight with participants listed at the club between 7 and 8.
Easter is near and Fifth Avenue shop offers Easter dresses and materials. Stocks are unusually complete with moderate prices. Jos Hoaxes & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores advertise goods for the season.
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