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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1891
Page
11
The State Grange opened its session with Worthy Master Rhone and Governor Pattison addressing members. Rhone urged investing surplus in real estate, criticized mercantile taxes, and pressed for tax relief, free rural delivery, and broader farmer protections.
A man calling himself Fitzsimmons from Pittsburg robbed P F Volluogiest in New Waterford. About 40 watches and $300 in cash were taken, with 14 gold watches 75 in tower a revolver and a rezer found on the suspect. He denies details, blames another man for the entry, and was arrested by Alliance police after a bareheaded sighting.
Attia December 5 report shows executive committee of the Presbyterian Synodical Committee of Pennsylvania and West Virginia and Logan House directing aid to about 120 churches for pastor support totaling £21,000. In Massillon engines of two freight trains collided near the junction, causing extensive damage and over $2,000 loss. Beaver Falls notes on church start efforts in a local meeting.
Joseph Newell will attend the Shenango Presbytery at Pulaski today to present the case and ask that a committee be appointed to visit Beaver Falls and investigate the matter.
A decision on the Stenger and Frank failure centered on a storage scheme where grain was stored without facilities and sold as market conditions allowed. The Grangers profited by delaying sales, with 20,000 bushels claimed. only 1,000 remained unsold at failure. Allan Coown won 200 bushels in a related case, ending further litigation.
Ebensburg December 8 A case against Irwin Rutledge justice of the peace Johnstown charged with misdemeanor in office ended with a not guilty verdict and costs against Rutledge. Alderman John T Harris Tolinstown and former police chief faced similar charges and verdicts. Prosecution cited long standing county abuses and delayed felonies.
The upcoming trial will hear Elmer Bruner charged with murdering old man Reese. The Stark woman and Charlie Bruner are indicted with him but to be tried separately. The woman confessed while Bruner’s alleged wife was captured near Latrobe. The defense argues self defense and Reese’s gun was raised at the moment of the shooting.
The former First National Bank president William H. Dill, also owner of Hoursdale Bank, was arrested in Clearfield on allegations he diverted about $25,000 from the Houtedale bank on or about May 15. Bail set at 23,000 for a December 10 hearing. remaining cases continued to December term.
In Zanesville the Muskingum County Board of Elections met at the urging of George Iden’s lawyers as Republican members signed the idea certificate while Democrats and the clerk refused citing missing returns from Licking County. A mandamus from the State Supreme Court is expected.
Several residents faced jail or workhouse sentences after hearings led by Aldermen and a magistrate. Mant McCarter and Annie Simpson received short terms for offenses, while Caover and Uptergraff were sent to the workhouse as known troublemakers. A traffic nuisance case against J. E. Rose carried a $100 fine, and H G Kexyxepy faced $1000 bail for mailing improper matter. Additional arrests included a revolver threat by John Morris and multiple minor stern punishments for disorderly conduct and fighting in town.
Frank L. Noble of Grand Rapids Nebraska? No, Grand Rapids Michigan faces the National Trotting Association in Buffalo Supreme Court. The dispute stems from the charges of fraud and the two year delay. The case concerns Noble and C. H. Nelson's expulsion from Association tracks and seeks a perpetual injunction. Judge Hamilton Ward adjourned the session to tomorrow as attorneys argue for delay or speedy trial.
Manager Buckenberger hustled in Indianapolis to sign Grimm the catcher and infielder, but no deal was reached by late last night. Grimm, who has a Milwaukee contract next year, cites due money as the issue and demands are reportedly high. Buckenberger may also seek to sign Weaver the outfielder.
The annual meeting of the local baseball club stockholders in Jersey City elected W C Temple as President for 12 months. Kerr declined presidency. Kerr became Vice President. A K Scandrett named Secretary. L Brown Treasurer. Directors reduced from seven to five: McCallin Kerr Temple Brown Scandrett.
In New Brunswick New Jersey on Neilson Field the freshmen beat the sophomores 16 to 6 marking the first freshman victory since 1851. George Ludlow scored the initial touchdown for 95, Parker kicked the goal, 04 added a later TD and added a kick. Williams College held a large football meeting electing Abram Garfield manager for next season. Rugby match at Marion station saw Holy Ghost College defeat the peers Biphite School second eleven.
Homestead sprinter J. J. Jones states Morrissey of McKeesport has challenged him to a 200 yard foot race. Jones claims readiness to race Morrissey anytime this year at any distance and for any amount.
A Pittsburg club faces East Liverpool in a two game series with the first match in the city next Saturday and the second clash scheduled at East Liverpool the following week.
In Lexington North Carolina the all age pointer stake resumes with two heats left in the first series. Maid of Kent takes first prize ahead of Duke of Hessen and Frank W. Duke of Hessen also wins the Pointer Club special cup.
At an 8 oclock University meeting in Witherspoon Hall Princeton voters chose Philip King class of 1893 to lead next years eleven. King rose from halfback to back and acted as field captain this season earning wide acclaim as one of Princeton s top players in years. No personnel changes are expected unless new entrants join the class of 1906.
Various notes: Buckenberger may manage. Jim O'Rovurr signed with New York for 22 800. Pop Corkhill may be cut. new outfielder possible. Tux Tacoma Ciuch grossed 219 014 at auction. Bre Holtmar ill. glove air cushions debated. Jockey Fren Taran buys NY house. Rencix rider to Burridge for 4 000. Scoggans to showcase 2-year-olds. trotting news and betting views.
Culpert and Hashbach plan a 100 yard race at Recreation Park Saturday. Holy Ghost College football impressed yesterday. East End Gyms may schedule a Christmas Day game. Slavin critics question Blain's return to rum. Tommy Houax challenges six pounders. Anson defeats Wilcox in a $100 side shootout under American Association rules. Crayons free at Alfrecht's Studio through January 1, 1893.
Weather clear with the river rising at 7 oclock. Canal six feet one inch on the falls fifteen feet two inches below. Barley Brown and tow departed for the South. The Crelone also left. The Golden Hod due from Cairo. Routes listed include Cincinnati Big Sandy Carrollton Ile Kanawha Evansville City of Owensboro Kentucky River Falls City.
The bulletin lists river stages and weather across multiple towns. Reports show rising and falling levels on the Allegheny, Ohio, and Mississippi systems with temperatures cold and clear conditions. Aggregated lines mention Cincinnati Cleveland Pittsburgh and Memphis with various river measurements in feet and inches and forecasted changes.
The Advance arrived with empties and nine other towboats left or prepared to depart for Louisville Cincinnati New Orleans and Parkersburg. A horse on the wharf caused a scene when it went overboard and swam toward the Pittsburgh shore before recapture by the crew.
A car collision on Cedar avenue Allegheny caused no injuries. The Sharpsburg Citizens' line branch nears completion and may begin operation tomorrow. Notable notes include an attempted concert offer to pay debts denied as non existent, Panhandle railroad inspections, state charter grants for Anshutz Bradbury and others, coroner verdicts of accidental deaths, and extensive local holiday shopping ads from Hamilton's and Horve & Co.
The entry lists clocks for the parlor library dining room bedroom and kitchen from the Henry En Jewelry Emporium located at 630 Smithfield Street.
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