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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1892
Page
6
Prolonged House rule debates expose weak candidate pool and calls for permanent codes. Senate Finance delays bill amid Banker influence while free coinage gains traction, sparking party tensions. Blaine and Harrison dispute Chilean affair handling.
Reports from Monday night include Bornelars stealing two watches from James Emit on Park Place, Joux Fee arrested on interfering with an arrest near South Twenty fifth Street, a woman Alberta attempting suicide by jumping from the Thirtieth Street bridge, David Glexx charged with aggravated assault and held for court, and several youths including Paowir Buser and Joe Paff jailed for stoning Manchester cars with Chief Murphy promising blows against trespassers.
A five story brick building at 89 Hester street caught fire after an overturned kerosene lamp. Nine people were injured, with two thought fatally, including Lovix Kauffmann and Fanny Levy, who leaped from a rooftop to the courtyard. The blaze caused several residents to jump or be knocked from fire escapes. total damage around $6,000.
Commercial agent W M Clark returns from St Louis to oversee the through passage of three cars of agricultural shipments from Springfield to western points. Philadelphia brokers E Talyor and party tour the West and inspect the Ft Worth line. New Orleans visitors Rosental Haile and Roro examine the Westinghouse system, lodging at the Duquesne. Various agents and officials, including George Westinghouse Jr and the Insurance Commissioner George B Luper, are seen at major hotels.
At Columbus Catholic Church in Joinstown a blaze caused a loss of one hundred dollars. Trinity Church Mission House in New York sustained two thousand dollars in damage. Thirty children were unharmed. At Appomattox Court House Virginia records and contents burned leaving the county in poor shape. In Buckhannon West Virginia the Valley House stables and several buildings suffered twelve thousand dollars in damage with no insurance. In Nickelfield near Smiths Ferry Y C Campbells dwelling burned to chimney only. In Clay City Indiana a depot baggage room fire caused major destruction after an incendiary act, sparking local unrest over depot site choice.
A special W T C A meeting at Sandusky Street Baptist Church completed arrangements for General D H Hastings lecture on the Johnstown Flood at Old City Hall on February 3. Clara Barton, Red Cross leader, expected to attend. Toledo Hinde notes Peffer and Simpson have made little impact since joining Congress.
A Pennsylvania road purchased the site of an old glass house in McKeesport from D. H. Chambers for 110000. The plan is to extend the road to McKeesport and construct a passenger and freight station on the site.
Fragmentary text reports ship arrivals and routes including Philadelphia and Queenstown as well as London and New York notes. It includes Bronchitis Cure testimony for Dr. Jayne’s Expectorant, a local sale alert for India silks, evening gowns at reduced prices, and a house listing at the East End corner of Harvard and Euclid avenues dated 1893.
A Pittsburgh area discussion notes possible upheaval in amateur sports as New York clubs form a United States League of Athletic Clubs. The NYAC plans to send a trio to Delmonico's on the 19th to decide on a break from the A A U with Wilkinsburg among supporters and skepticism from local AAU members.
Frank Wongo known as The Spotted Horse wins a prize fight in Norfolk by knockout after 19 rounds against McManus of New York. The bout drew about 400 spectators, in a 16 foot ring with four ounce gloves. Wongo earns $300 and a portion of gate receipts, with future bets offered on his favor against 138 pound fighters.
Yale's Varsity crew candidates trained in the tank under Captain John Rogers amid candid remarks that the group is light and inexperienced. Coach Rogers warned it will take hard work to develop a new crew from this material. Mr. Adee attended the session from New York.
Crowds packed the museum as Harry Davis hosts a shaving contest that drew unprecedented excitement. Contestants vie closely for top points as the event continues amid strong public interest and ongoing scoring.
Jay Eye See entry Hacter Win records a 2 10 trotting time in pacing events. Plans include August Independence Indiana 230 and 2 15 class events with 5000 stakes, Columbus Tennessee October 2 40 and 2 25 classes, all with 5000 stakes. Mrtle gelding age unknown. jogged daily. expected to excel. New Haven reports Bob Cook cannot coach Yale boat crew this year, affecting Varsity prospects.
Curacao February 2 reports the Berry combination sale of high bred trotting stock began today in Chicago with the largest assemblage of horsemen and spirited bidding from start to finish. Prices reached varied levels as bidders competed for premier stock in a brisk market.
The sale saw fifty seven head fetch a total of 23519 dollars. The Western trotting stallion Ed Rosewater commanded 3000 dollars and Vitalis by Red Wilkes brought 2500 dollars. Tomorrow the a eee lot Varney Wilkes and Hayes lot are listed for sale.
A letter to the Sporting Editor urges the Pittsburg Cricket Club to organize a cricket league this year. The writer says the club should convene a meeting at once, with twenty representatives ready to attend, to start discussions and push for a league formation.
Gorrexnone notes a good but not fast track with multiple race results listed from Briza to Conundrum and Longstride. St Louis Lions announce Frank Dwyer, formerly with Cincinnati, signed to pitch for the St Louis Baseball Club next season.
An eclectic sporting column notes Mike Helys in New York and Mer A.J. Reach issuing the Western league guide. Mentions keepers like Lonestacer at Gravesend, a £5 offer for Cray in the English Derby, Top Gallant a tough mile and a quarter winner, and James Nolan joining Palo Alto. Discusses Foxhall’s possible return to America, boxing echoes with Calhan, and four balls four strikes debate. Also references Lip Pike, Charley Pike, England’s Lond Mancus Beresford sending Order to America, and Cincinnati catcher Mononas Murray eyeing Western clubs. Includes a retailer notice from Fireman & Co. selling misses’ wool counts.
Cooler northeast winds bring generally fair conditions across Western Pennsylvania and Ohio on Wednesday with light snow flurries along the shores. West Virginia will see cooler north winds and fair weather with probable fair conditions on Thursday.
Weather note reports a maximum temperature of 46 and mentions a bistate temperature and an Einstein temperature reading. Forecast includes a 33 degree and a precipitation note.
The river is falling with 5 feet 1 inch on the falls and 12 feet inches below. The Alice Brown and Excel are in the canal bound down. The Alice Brown will leave for Cairo tonight with a tow of coal. The Henry Denus arrives from Pittsburg with a tow of Winifred coal. The Dick Fulton is due up from the South today with a tow of empties. The Golden Rule will leave for New Orleans tomorrow morning. Big Sandy for Cincinnati. Sherley for Carmilton. City of Owensboro for Evansville. Falls City for Kentucky river.
Allegheny Junction reports the river at 4 feet 3 inches and rising with cloudy rain. Moncastons river at 4 feet 6 inches and stationary with cloudy skies. Brownsville river at 4 feet 9 inches and stationary with cloudy weather. Thermometer reads 7 F. M. Wannen River Street shows light rain.
The bulletin lists river levels at Evansville Wheeling and Parkersburg with rises and falls up to six six feet while noting cloudy cold conditions. It also mentions a price shift as Captain B Cooper sells to Captain J Frank Ellison and records departures and weather across CinciNatTi and Congo Pittsburg areas.
Jos Horne & Co announces a liquidation sale of overcoats ulsters capes and fine garments left from a fire. Prices start at 13 for meltons chinchillas and Montagnacs with options in silk and cassimere. sale runs Thursday February 4 at Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co corner Grant and Diamond.
A prominent New Yorker with eighteen months of gouty rheumatism claims strict diet followed by six weeks of Carlsbad Sprudel Salts cured all symptoms. He praises the product and urges publicity, noting the genuine bottles bear the Eisner & Mendelson Co. signature in New York.
A premium fabric bundle arrives offering 15 pieces totaling about 700 yards in three shades. The collection features French Camel's Hair in 46 inch width with colors including a dark Old Rose and Terra Cotta plus yellow browns. Sold at favorable terms.
Women learn the merits of Fine Camel's Hair and can buy house dresses tea gowns or children's dresses at 8 15 this morning for 75 and 50 cents. The sale presents shades and fabrics not previously available.
Notice invites readers to a silk sale at Jos. Horns & Co. Omana Nebraska on May 4 1891. A testimonial proclaims Krause's Headache Capsules best for headaches while Albert at Farnam Street advertises as a druggist selling all drugs.
Brandreth's Pills were introduced in 1835 and since then over 100 million boxes have been used. They are billed as the pill of the people, claimed to cleanse the system of disease producing matter and cure many ailments. A nightly dose is said to prevent and treat constipation and dyspepsia, with sugar-coated and plain forms marketed, the former promoted for women and children.
An ad notes items priced at $1 and $1.25 are now available at 75 cents, covering the entire range of medium price novelties.
None of Them Escape features 36-inch American Plaids at 12 percent and All-Wool Plaids priced around 25c with a full line of designs. India Silks once 68c to 75c are offered in a single lot at 35c. The store promotes daily dress goods bargains and urges shoppers to visit the sale.
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