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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1891
Page
11
In a swift verdict, the boy Canfield is found not guilty after a ten minute trial. The courtroom and streets erupt in joy as supporters pledge funds for his defense and education. Prosecutors may pursue conspiracy against Pittsburg detectives.
In Steubenville during the last term, indictments were handed up against bartenders of three or four summer clubs set up to skirt Sunday closing. Two were convicted and jailed. Suits seek $250 judgments and liens on property, with similar actions against beer agents managing depots in Mingo Junction. The cases will test the Dow law, though officials doubt the bluff will fail.
Three men invaded William Drennan's quiet Pa. home on December 24 while he slept, beating him and tying him to his bed. They searched for 1500 dollars from a farm sale but found only a few dollars, leaving him severely injured and possibly near death. two attackers are identified and police pursue them.
Castros December 24 dispatches report Emma Koons former Treasurer of the Ohio Women’s Relief Corps accuses Canton Past President Ads F Clark of misappropriating $49. Koons declined to comment Clark denies charges calls for investigation and says her presidency is open to review and no misappropriation occurred.
Superintendent Herrington revoked the certificate of Calvin L. Smith a Wharton township school teacher and school director for alleged intemperance. Smith has been imbibing this week and faces removal from teaching duties in the county.
Haxkelissurse reports on December 24 Gov announces a Markeman Medal awarded to Pattison, highlighting official recognition and ceremony details.
Governor Pattison qualified with a score of 38 to receive a marksman medal becoming the first governor to fly as a marksman in the national program.
A Beaver Falls tale reports a consumptive man feeding a fattened dog as a medical experiment and later eating dog meat. A 2000 pound bell was installed at the Methodist church with a $900 cost, and the Daily and Weekly Journal Publishing plant was sold at sheriff’s sale for $1,585 though its value was about $7,000.
About four thousand pounds of candy and as many oranges will be distributed to McKeesport children by Sunday schools tomorrow. Teachers asked pupils to vote between an old fashioned Christmas with candy or giving the funds to the poor. the vote was unanimous for candy. The National Tube Works remains closed for ten days for repairs. The Duquesne Tube Works butter mill will start operation January 1.
In Youngstown damp air and illness paralyses shoppers and merchants report losses near $500,000 as sickness deters crowds during the holidays. Frank W. Taylor and Blanche M. Wilson wed quietly at the bride's home. John H. Givens, heir to a Cortland estate, found in Wheeling and taken home by lawyer T. J. Parsons after years of wandering and illness.
A charter was issued for the Altoona Short Line Railroad from Everette in Bedford County with branches to Langhidon and Riddleburg. It will connect with the Pennsylvania Railroad at Ore Hil, run about 40 miles, and involve $50,000 mostly invested by Philadelphians.
Christmas tidings reach 600 employees as the Everett furnace banks fires for an undetermined time. The Everett Glass Company also closes, dampening prospects for a quick restart of either industry.
Brerevs C December 24 special report states William Wingert treasurer of Holmes Township made an assignment today and is about 1500 short on township funds. Liabilities total 6000 assets 4500.
A string of 19th century style notices report Garr causing trouble in Uniontown, wholesale liquor arrests at Kensington, a fence worker killed near Kensington, a purse snatching on a Greensburg train, a property deal near A Baton Club, and a burglar captured at Steubenville depot with a revolver used at the scene.
Senator Cullom of Illinois recounts European impressions from a London garden party. He praises the Princess of Wales as England’s charm and notes the prince’s popularity, plus praise for Lord Salisbury and Labouchere while mentioning the German heir apparent.
Fire outbreaks across Nebraska City Salisbury and Chicago caused substantial damage. Nebraska distillery suffered about 100000 in insured loss, Salisbury tobacco meters and contents 30000 partly insured, L Wolff plumbers supply factory near 200000, Poster House at Malvern Iowa logged 25000 uninsured, alarm traced to a blaze in a residence shortly after 1 pm.
President Young confirms Grimm and Farrell will play for Pittsburg next season. Connie Mack expected to join. Buckenberger remains with the local club, and Von der Ahe bid for Buckenberger at Indianapolis.
East Liverpool argues that the Eclipse Club should join the County League despite opposition from the Gyms. They offer to cover mileage costs and accept either guaranteed or home-ace terms. Officials expect Cleveland Brotherhood Park fixtures to move to East Liverpool with added facilities and a strong next season.
San Francisco dispatch reports Sullivan manager Jack Barnett says Sullivan cannot fight Slavin until after his June 5 1892 theatrical engagement ends and Lumley has no authority to act. Barnett notes Lumley met Slavin in New York but claims no signed articles exist. Charles Johnson of Brooklyn is listed as Sullivan's East representative.
The St. Louis Fair Association and Jockey Club will hold a spring race meeting from April 30 to June 3, with liberal stakes to be advertised next week. Entry blanks will be sent to owners, and closing dates align with the summer meet on January 15, 1892.
Rainy track conditions at GuTreasure New Jersey yield a slim attendance. Results show multiple favorites dulling the field with finishes ranging from first to third across five to six and a half furlongs. Horse names include Sam Mofi and Mill ingle with Mabel EK and Pome r,tiva time in the mix.
A movement forms to organize a central league with Columbus Detroit Milwaukee St Paul Minneapolis Omaha Kansas City andIspranNAPots. President Brosh backs the effort and backers pledge capital to secure top National League players.
Special report notes Martin Meyers aged 35, a leading checker player in the county, has died. Details incomplete from the fragment, but identifies Meyers as a prominent local game player.
San Francisco December 24 A heavyweight clash looms as Patsy Cardiff of Peoria meets Joe McAuliffe of San Francisco on December 29 under the California Athletic Club. Both fighters have histories with Peter Jackson. Cardiff weighed 170 on arrival, likely 185 in ring, McAuliffe around 200. Purse listed at 1500 with slight betting edge to McAuliffe.
A meeting of track owners and trainers at Guttenburg discussed contesting the Board of Control edict barring winter racing at big tracks during December to February. A protest committee was formed and the group adjourned to reconvene tomorrow with McCormick leading the speakers. Dempsey Maher Bout Planned For January 16.
Beaver Falls on Geneva Park grounds to host a grand shooting tournament on Six Year’s Day. Prizes will be sweepstakes.
Havana reports that the chess masters Steinitz and Teschigorin will begin their match on New Years Day with arrangements completed to stage the event.
Notes indicate Agumseer may join the Chicago club while Grimm Farrell and Connie Mack are confirmed. A 4 000 dollar Boston draft payment goes to Svern and Sterne of Cincinnati. Scandabett anticipates a stronger club next year. Shemace from Sioux City arrives with Ed Swartwood guesting. Boston expected to field a potent lineup with pitching reinforced by Thvetts Stovey Duffy McCarthy and an improved outfield.
The article notes rampant winter trickery in horse racing and hints the upcoming meeting in the city will proceed. It mentions Endymion and Dictator exported to Endwnd with recent sales, Donsiss's pacing record, Ep Corricax's Riley entering major handicaps, and trainer J J Hytasa's serious illness.
General Sporting Notes recounts Myer defeating Carroll on a foul and a famed fake prize fight near Allegheny. It mentions football at Exposition Park, charity games, and upcoming races between Anson and Mussey, plus bird-shoot results at Watson's Park and challenges from Fotroap and Brewer for high stakes.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a tense scene as characters named Luriat and Gabe argue about a choice and a possible surrender. The lines hint at a personal stake and unresolved conflict, set against an Arizona backdrop with Chicago Tribune’s voice.
Mary E. Lewis 48, detained in a private lunatic asylum at Amityville, claims a conspiracy by relatives. A habeas corpus hearing before Judge Cullen in New York was continued as doctors debated her mental state based on a long history of asylums and a wreck voyage to Nova Scotia.
An Austrian Swiss report recounts Prince Bismarck’s resignation after a confrontation with Emperor William II. The Emperor demanded reports be shown directly to him, opposed reforms, and pressed for Windthorst talks, leading to Bismarck offering to resign to defend the military bill. The Emperor rejected him and ended the audience in anger.
A Liberty Street commission man reports a Scotsman who plucks brown turkey feathers for making salmon flies. He explains the tail feathers, gathered from coops, yield profitable fly components and can fetch high prices from English and American buyers. The method uses red brown patches and wing-like flies that float with the current to attract salmon.
A New York Times anecdote compares European and American fare habits on Broadway streetcars. Two travelers from the Indies briefly dispute payment as one offers change while the other pays. The discussion cites European norms where individuals cover their own fares to save time and money.
New York Times reports pranksters mimic dynamite scares across exchanges. A mock infernal machine on a chairman’s desk unsettled a market figure and a bank president was startled when a cheeky broker demanded $125 in two seconds under threat of exploding a cigarette.
A writer notes there is no second class mail or special pound rates in England. For sending small circulars or papers a person can use the general post office where items are counted and stamped with ink automatically while he waits, then he pays the postage and leaves.
Goutran bursts in and asks Gaston to be his wit or to fight. Gaston refuses, saying he plans to marry. After a pause Gaston asks for an apology.
River traffic movements include the New South to Memphis Sandy to Cincinnati and Mariner en route from Cairo to Pittsburg Guiding Star sails to New Orleans. Captain A T Gilmore dies, with tributes noted as river activity continues despite rain and rising waters.
Fragmentary report notes river heights at several stations with rising levels and light rain. Mentioned locations include Allegheny Junction and Warren with cloudy skies and temperatures around 61 degrees.
Multiple river gauges show rising levels at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh while Parkersburg and Louisville see varying readings.Ships depart and arrive with delays. a new 130 foot boat is planned to replace the Henre D. Know amid heavy fog and slow traffic.
The page records yesterday's hotel arrivals with names and origins including Mosoxcantta Elizabeth Washington Braddock Evansville and many cities. Notable guests include J W Williams D C Murphy J G Hearne and J B Doyle among others from Cleveland Philadelphia Boston New York and beyond.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports barbers in India claim they can shave a sleeping man without waking him. Friends of mine quote bets among barbers, with arbitrators sought to settle the claim. They say native barbers have a light hand and can remove a beard without disturbing the sleeper.
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