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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1892

Page

12

Desperate Eight-Round Fight Ends In Victory For Plimmer

In Coney Island racing crowds witnessed Billy Plimmer defeat Joe McGrath after eight brutal rounds for a purse of 2500 with Plimmer dominating much of the action. Prelims featured Hughey Borle versus Connie Sullivan and Billy Leedom versus Moffat Flaherty with Sullivan taking the ten round bout.

Coxyey Islasp Coney Island Athletic Club Billy Plimmer Joe McGrath Ireland Hughey Borle Elizabeth N. J Connie Sullivan New York Billy Leedom Philadelphia Moffat Flaherty Boston Boyle Sullivan FP. J. Donohue

Light weight bout won by Jimmy Rowan in Wheeling

An 11 round five ounce fight in Wheeling featured Jimmy Rowan of Steubenville defeating Billy Smith of Parkersburg. Smith was knocked out. both boxers weighed 119 pounds for a purse of 500 dollars. The contest was praised as the prettiest seen there.

Wheeling Jimmy Rowan Steubenville Billy Smith Parkersburg W. Va Smith

Club offers thirty thousand for the men to fight

The club offered $30,000 for the men to fight for. That offer was refused and no further offers will be made.

Chicago Boxer Agrees to Australian Championship Terms

Tom Evan, Amer ica s welterweight champion, left Chicago for New Orleans to begin training for the international bout with George Dawson of Australia. He will weigh in at 140 pounds at noon and proceed to Bay St. Louis for training, with officials confirming weight terms and immediate telegrams between clubs.

Chicago Cutcaco Dee Tom Evan America New Orleans George Dawson Australia Crescent City Ilinois Central Bay St. Louis Pro’ Robertson Ryan Olympic Club New Ontcave Dawson Billy Smith Frison Kyan C. Dickson Cuca Dickson Evan Linnois Central Limited Duwaon

Sensational rumors over McAuliffe Burge boxing match

In New York on December 24 reports swirled that the planned McAuliffe versus Burge bout at Coney Island with a $45,000 purse was to be a staged fake. Judge Newton, matchmaker, declined to confirm details and pulled the purse to protect the club and public trust amid suspicions about Burge’s conduct.

New York Jack McAuliffe Dick Burge Coney Island Athletic Club Judge Newton Burge Newton Burce

Daly-Fitsgerald glove contest stirs St Louis crowd

In St Louis on December 28 the Daly-Fitsgerald boxing match staged in Florrisant drew attention as Prosecuting Attorney RK Lee Mudd announces ample evidence to proceed. He says several Florrisant officials were present and cheered the contestants, causing a sensation among local sportsmen.

St. Louis Florrisant St Louis County RK Lee Mudd Bey

Races at Guttenberg feature strong fields and big bets

At Guttenberg on December 28 the meet produced competitive races with well backed winners. Krikina led the first event over two furlongs followed by Saunterer and Trinity in a tightly contested purse. Second race saw Skadi dominate two-year-olds with Griffin and Harlequin placing behind. multiple contenders shared betting emphasis. Third and fourth races offered hefty purses and sales actions with Fortunatus and Logan among top finishers. Betting mirrored keen public interest as bookies faced losses.

Krikina Prince Howard Saunterer Trinity Sir George Kerry Gow Eix Turtones Saadi Griffin Mohammed Flynn Harlequin Sweeney Miss Fisher Rightaway False Ahrens Julia L Lismore Ada Bulso Skadi Nohawmod Lane Little Fred Fidget H. Harris Uncertainty & Bel Landowner Flattery Demonto Sandowne To Land Logan Shields Eclipse Mabelle Martin Blitzen Prines Fortunatus Jack Rose J. Barret J. GO. Courtney Snedeker Headiizh Greenwich Stenature Hyacinthe Thorndale Prince Fortunatus J. C. Courtney Heaaleht Signature Hyacin Oto J. Barrett Belword Idzzie McDuff F. Leigh Manel Green Panhandle Alma TM Running Bird Belwood Lisaie McDnuff Mabel Glenn Alma T

Guttenberg race day pools attract varied bidding

Louisville ec 28 special lists last night pools for tomorrow's Guttenberg races with names like Bob Arthur Quibbler Alarmer Paradise Pr Helmuth Cayracus Mayor B Brussels Adalgise Annie W and many more across six races including selling actions at distances from three-quarters of a mile to seven-eighths of a mile.

Louisville Guttenberg Bob Arthur Quibbler Alarmer Paradise Pr. Helmuth Cayracus Mayor B Brussels Adalgise Colt Annie W Hays—Pletka Fagan Herminie Colt Simplicity Galt Alice Rif Lattin Miss Annie Tod Smith Annie Belle Laurenstan St James Harry Alonzo Experience Allan Bane Airplant i Sir Walter Raleigh Linktown Mollie Davi Benjamin May Duke John Bon Voyage Vanwart Elmstone Leigh Carmalie Capon de Leon Pexsuist Lillie Keelding Irroncole Kindness Kindness Etd 8, Ferret Me Not da, $5: Enugente 99, $5: Uuipepper Pont Smid Dewd Sir George Josee Hazelhurst Bess McDuffe Johnny O'Connor

Gastright Signs With Buckenberger Pitching Staff

President Buckenberger yesterday received the signed contract of pitcher Gastright. The local official expressed satisfaction and said Gastright is sensible and knows when to refrain from kicking. He hopes Gastright will be in good form next season and predicts a great pitcher if so.

Buckenberger Gastright

Buckenberger Telegram Seeks Four Lean Players for New Orleans Club

Pittsburg Baseball Club President A C Buckenberger telegraphed New Orleans Ball President Charles Gena to force a lean four, aiming to secure three players. The fragment outlines an effort to recruit rapid changes in the team lineup.

Genslinger Visit Teases New Orleans Game Plans

Sandara Genslinger hints their first New Orleans visit and a Hall Firesimmons contest during the trip. The arena is near the ball park, suggesting many spectators will attend despite weather. Also plans to play in Mobile on March 30 and 31.

Sandara Genslinger New Orland Ball Park Gamex Pittsburg Mobile

Veteran manager Billy Bernie poised to sign Louisville deal

Louisville sources report ongoing talks with veteran manager Billy Bernie have progressed and he is close to signing a contract to manage the club next season.

Louisville Billy Bernie

Swimmers Tonight at Natatorium Pittsburg Amateur Meet

Pittsburg Amateur Swimming Association presents a free Natatorium program tonight featuring a club handicap and expert water exhibitions by Profs Joseph McEwan and James Fox. McEwan will perform the Monte Cristo escape act and Fox will execute underwater feats, with polo to conclude the event.

Pittsburg James Fox S V. Kroathen Joseph McEwan Fred Goodwyn James Taylor L. C. McCormick W. Wiesel W. Bierman RR. B. Montgomery

Intercollegiate Athletic Association Plan Adopted at Exchange Hotel

In Ricaumoxp Virginia on December 25 a meeting at the Exchange Hotel formed an intercollegiate athletic group for baseball and football among Southern institutions. Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Alabama Sewanee St Johns Wake Forest and Johns Hopkins attended with Breckinridge Robinson of Virginia presiding as chairman. A constitution and by laws were adopted. James J. Jones of Homestead challenges John Long of McKeesport to a race with a two yard handicap for a $2004 stake, ready to sign forfeit and articles.

Ricumoxp Exchange Hotel James J. Jones Homestead John Long McKeesport

Schaeffer Wins 400 Point Billiard Match in Paris

In a 400 point single cushion carroms contest for 5000 francs Schaeffer defeats Vignaux 400 to 345 in 104 innings. Attendance is strong and betting favored the Frenchman early, ending at 6 to 4 for Schaeffer. General Sporting Notes cover various boxing and racing updates from Chicago to San Francisco.

Pants Carroms Schaeffer Vignaux Terns William Melizheng Val Herat Sol Smith San Francisco Jivore Farner Chic Walter Johnson Tomas Collins Sulivan Trent McCaffrey Donovan

Visitors of note in the city for the holidays

Captain J E Richardson and wife formerly of Pittsburg now in Mansfield are guests of Captain Robert Gracey at 72 Fremont street Allegheny. Dr Stephen H Emmena of Youngwood and John E Eljsler formerly Grand Opera House manager stayed at Monongahela House. Bishop John H Vincent and wife of Buffalo visited the Anderson. lectures in Washington. W J Burns and George W Schmidt of Washington stay at St Charles. J Bricker of Jamestown NY travels for business and pleasure.

J. E. Richardson Pirsburg Mansfield Robert Gracey Fremont Street Allegheny Stephen H. Emmena Youngwood John E. Eljsler Grand Opera House Monongahela House John H. Vincent Buffalo Anderson Washington W. J. Burns George W. Schmidt St. Charles J. Bricker Jamestown N. Y

Funeral notice for N. Guatran Monrar in Crafton

The deceased N Guatran Monrar died at his home in Crafton at 5 80 P M on December 25 in his 7th year. The notice states a funeral will be held hereafter.

Murphy Crafton N. Guatran Monrar

Newman Cleared in Homestead Boarding House Shooting

Max Newman, about 25, was acquitted of murdering Thomas Coyne after a scuffle in a Carnegie mill boarding house at Homestead on November 14. The jury found him not guilty of murder and involuntary manslaughter after a brief trial, with defense arguing self defense amid anti strike threats.

Max Newman Thomas Coyne Carnegie Mills Homestead Burleigh Commonwealth Thomas M. Marshall R. B. Scandrett Newman Coygpe Weible Coyne McCandless

Court hears mixed criminal cases with acquittals and trials

In the criminal court Bridget Burke was acquitted of aggravated assault and battery on Patrick Duffy on Bismarck way, with costs divided. Other defendants, including Devyid Helfer and Henry Helfer, face trial for assaulting officer G W Dawson. Andrew Strak, jailed for three months for flim-jamming. George Penrod found guilty of larceny. William Connelly acquitted of aggravated assault. Dr Pollock on trial for false pretenses over a life policy dispute involving a Philadelphia Mutual Life Insurance policy on a minor child.

Bridget Burke Patrick Duffy Bismarck Way Devyid Henry Helfer G. W. Dawson West End Slagle Dawson Andrew Strak Joseph McCracken Boston George Penrod Frank Wolford Braddock William Connelly Harity Fred Kaormauk Shaler Township Dr. Pollock Philadelphia Mutual Life Insurance Company Mary McMenamin

In Memory of W. B. Pier Allegheny Bar Responds to Death

The Allegheny County Bar met to honor the late Wm. B. Pier Esq with a memorial in their rooms. Judge McClung presided and several judges and officers delivered addresses praising his ability and sterling qualities. Pier was born July 1846 in Jamestown New York and came to Pittsburgh in 1863 working in banking and business before joining George Shiras Jr. and being admitted to the bar July 10 1880.

Allegheny County Bar Association Pier McClung Stowe, Ewing, Kennedy T. M. Marshall W. C. Moreland Judge Porter A. V. D. Watterson D. T. Watson W. R Blair W. G. Moreland W. F. McCook C. Dickey Mr. Pier Jamestown N. Y Pittsburg George Shiras, Jr United States Supreme Bench

James McDade Sues Citizens' Traction for Damages

James McDade Jr filed suit against Citizens' Traction Company seeking $500 after a November 16 incident on a streetcar in which the conductor allegedly stopped the car without cause, had him arrested, and he claims the publicity ruined his job. The case names additional defendants in a separate criminal court listing.

James McDade Citizens’ Traction Company James McDade, Jr Caase

Notable Names Linked in Unnamed Listing

The list includes W. Anderson, Mike Jordan, Mary A. Ford, Louis Lorstein, Sarah Dorstein, J. G. Eb bert, Clara Lautz, M Mamel, John Penn, Mike Dunabar, G. F. Ruidivill, W. J. Backe house, Anton Kasopaki and Harry Gripp.

W. Anderson Mike Jordan Mary A. Ford Louis Lorstein Sarah Dorstein J. G. Ebbert Clara Lautz M Mamel John Penn Mike Dunabar G. F. Ruidivill W. J. Backehouse Anton Kasopaki Harry Gripp

Dunseath in Trouble Over Counterfeit Half Dollar

Samuel Dunseath faced United States Commissioner Gamble on a charge of passing counterfeit money after police arrested him for using a bogus half dollar on Grant street. His defense claimed ignorance of the coin’s nature, but he admitted holding it and was committed to jail in default of 500 dollars bail awaiting court.

Dunseath Samuel Dunseath United States Gamble Grant Street

Standard Delaine Spanish Merino Sheep Breeders meet

The Standard Delaine Spanish Merino Sheep Breeders Association met in Steubenville on December 24. It outlines its 100 point grading system and the 72 point registration threshold, distinct from the National Delaine Association. Officers elected include President W. P. Thompson and Vice Presidents Kugler and Williams, with Cleaver as secretary and Mulholland as treasurer.

Steubenville Delaine United States National Delaine Sheep Breeders’ Association Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Missouri Michigan Delaine Association National Delaine Association W. P. Thompson New Rumley John Kugler Stanbury S. B. Williams Kalamazoo Mich M. Cleaver East Bethlehem W. H. Cleaver D. B. Mulholland Independence W. H. Buchanan West Middleton John Brandt Kilgore L. KE Sharon Stansbury Nathan Jones Penn

Many illustrious victims Oma Wine Looking Englishman who cut a swath on two hemispheres

Arthur Gwynn Bigge, cousin of Lord Wolverton and son of a British lieutenant colonel, held in $1,000 bail in Tombs court on theft charges. Algernon Blackwood, John K. Plauw, and Lynnewood Palmer pressed charges of forgery and theft. Bigge pled guilty.

New York Arthur Gwynn Bigge Lord Wolverton Tombs Algernon Blackwood Arthur Blackwood London Post Office Bigge John K. Plauw Lynnewood Palmer

Memorial Hospital Fire Duty Ends in Cold Patients

In JonNstonn on December 28 a single fireman at Memorial Hospital failed to keep heating fires burning during a cold snap. The building houses about 20 patients and several are seriously ill with potential danger to their lives. Manager Johnson of the Postal Telegraph Company is among those delayed in leaving.

JonNstonn Memorial Hospital Johnson Postal Telegraph Company

Bank Robber Dunlap 10 Free

Boston December 28 The Executive Council unanimously pardons James Dunlap a notorious bank robber now in state prison awaiting Governor Russell approval The council notes his restitution of almost all stolen funds and predicts his liberty with past efforts to secure release marked by unanimity

Boston Executive Council James Dunlap Russell State House Dunlap

Aged man falls through ice while crossing river

John McLaughlin, 60, sank after stepping on weak ice at McKensPont river. Rescued by two bystanders, he surfaced repeatedly and was badly bruised and shocked. Doctors say his recovery is doubtful.

McKensPont John McLaughlin

Stock Beginning to Suffer in Cold Wave Haul Water

From most country districts in this section farmers report hardship as stock and farm animals suffer amid severe cold. Low water in small streams has many hauling water for 48 hours after the freeze. Continued cold threatens greater losses and scarcity of water when the freeze set in.

Walsurveton

Ingalls to Rush to Haverhill After Telegram of Father’s Illness

Ex Senator John J. Ingalls received a telegram announcing his father’s fatal illness in Haverhill Massachusetts and he will depart for the city tonight.

Atchison, Kan John J. Ingalls Haverhill Mass

Weather report hints at wind and temperature trends

The passage notes wind direction and temperature indicators at a station. It mentions precipitation traces and rainfall or melted snow measured in hundredths of an inch over the past 12 hours. It describes isotherms and pressure lines and that storms move from west to east in atmospheric waves.

Weette Cresia

Weather watch notes shifting winds and warm spell

The forecast describes eastward moving low pressure with wind shifts and temperature changes. High winds and rain or snow accompany the low, followed by a north wind and cooler, clearing conditions as the system passes eastward.

Short Stories of City Life

Jons Casarove fined 160 dollars and costs for taking an article from a market stand and knocking down a protestor, John McGervey. Wickus fell attempting to board a West End car and was badly injured, taken home to Duquesne Heights. Firemen received gifts from citizens after protecting property during Christmas. Boyle attacked by three men near Duquesne Way and now carries a gun. Carney with a fractured leg admitted to Mercy Hospital from Dolinstown. Clothes fire on Liberty Avenue caused light damage. Watson, head cut by a poker, sent to Mercy Hospital in serious condition. City department heads prepare yearly financial statements for next year’s appropriations due by December 3.

Jons Casarove John McGervey Doux Wickus Duquesne Heights Lerten Duquesne Way Boyle Carney Mercy Hospital Dolnstown Liberty Avenue Twenty-eighth Street Watson Bowen Watson John Irwin Nineteenth Ward Tas

Minor police cases heard in Twenty-eighth ward

Aasts Lopate will be given a hearing before Alderman Donovan next Tuesday on a charge of beating the daughter of Edward Lutz Jenny Stoce.ia in the Twenty-eighth ward station house charged with abusing his wife. He was arrested last night at 64 South Fifteenth street. A would be thief broke into a room in the Inn building No 187 Fourth avenue last evening. He met the janitress but escaped with nothing. Mrs Mary Eain charged by Mary Tunney with picking her pocket of 80 at the Market House had a hearing last night and was held for court. Duantes Hece, a barkeeper at the Hamilton Hotel, was arrested yesterday on a warrant issued before Alderman Donovan by Peter Reidlinger charging him with assault and battery. Joan McGuxe and Larry Williams charged with attempting to rob S Stern the jeweler on Bogus avenue Thirty-second ward had a hearing before Judge Succop last night. They were held for court.

Aasts Lopate Donovan Edward Lutz Jenny Stoce Twenty-eighth Ward South Fifteourt Street Fourth Avenue Mary Eain Mary Tunney Duantes Hece Hamilton Hotel Peter Reidlinger Noeault Buttery Joan McGuxe Iarry Williams S. Stern Bogus Avenue Succop

Stage Season At Orsnd Opera House And Harris Theater

Stage whispers announce Ma Cuaniel Haxroup and Miss Annie Winter in Ingomar at Orsnd Opera House tonight. Thomas E. Shee opens next Monday at Harris Theater with a strong company. Escaped from Sing Sing runs first three days, followed by Barred Out and A Woman's Power with Etsier in a dramatic lead at the Grand Opera House Saturday matinee.

Ma. Cuaniel Haxroup Annie Winter Ingomar Orsnd Opera House Thomas E. Shee Harris Shea Sing Sing Errit Eusien Grand Opera House Alicia Mixa Etsier Hosel Kirke Dra Mlentabe Actreas Hozel Airke Lgyyt Allyn

River News And Notes Special Telegrams

River news items report dull business and cloudy warmer weather. Ice and obstruction affect Owensboro Tell City and other boats, with large ice flows in the Kentucky River delaying departures to Cincinnati and Louisville amid a busy river traffic moment.

LouisvilLex Dec. S Owensboro Tell City Magen Robert Tee Kentucky River Henry Deas C. Fisher Harry Brows Memphis Clucionatl

Weather fragment from Upper Granges area report

Fragmentary weather note records clear cold conditions in upper Granges and Allegheny junction with a frozen river area. Cloudy skies and a thermometer reading near twelve inches on stationary gauge and a separate AP note.

Granges Allegheny Oort Wanken—Rivero Mono Axtown Liver Jvers ‘Fort

Weather Observations in River Regions Reported

Fragmentary weather notes describe river gauges and water levels. The text notes low water, no boats operating, and cool conditions with measurements in feet and inches.

Witertina Mumeter

Fires and Losses Reported Across Multiple Cities

A string of fire incidents and related losses are reported from Geneva Linden Muncie Omaha Wabash Grafton Statesville New Hartford Lox Morrellville Bonham Massillon Chester Allentown with extensive property damage. Insurance payouts range widely and origins are often under investigation.

Turbulent Local News: Leaders, Tragedies, and a Railroad Blast

Spaarsverrein becomes Economites leader and was formerly an Ohio schoolteacher. W C Sutton, a prominent merchant tailor, is found dead from chloral after a drunken spree. Santa Claus mishap injures Frank Skillings at Tompkinson school. A powerful explosion on the Mempfield Branch Railroad devastates Sewickley township, killing one Italian and injuring many others.

Tirvry W. C. Sutton Strixnorieto Tompkinson School Harmony Township Frank Skillings Santa Claus Mempfield Branch Tingumajar Sewickley Exaumea

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