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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1892

Page

6

Typhus Outbreak Among Massilia Immigrants in New York

New York reports a typhus outbreak after the Massilia port arrival on January 30. Among 717 immigrants from Naples, Odessa, and southern Russia, 57 show typhus symptoms and are hospitalized. health officials quarantine and inspect 14 centers, with Russian Hebrews under United Hebrew Charities care. Continues monitoring as authorities fear further spread and high mortality.

New York Massilia Fabre Line Naples Odessa Russia United Hebrew Charities Association Board of Health North Brother Island Lower East Side Dancer Cyrus Edson Health Deparment Br. Dann East Twelfth Street Health Department North Brothers Island Edson Dillingham Eest Twelfth Street Massia Henry Rice Rosen Enson Massilin Edeon

McCall Poised to Become President of New York Life

February 11 report from New York Life Insurance Company managers and agents shows support coalescing around John A. McCall for the Presidency. He reportedly demands Beers’ noninvolvement and a shakeup of current directors, with opposition disappearing and an unanimous vote anticipated.

New York New York Life Inenranes Company John A. McCall McCall Beers William H. Appleton New York Life Insurance Company

New York Not For Harrison Split Seen In Convention

Washington special reports New York Republicans may unite against Harrison to secure a diverse delegation. Pratt Warner Miller and others aligned with Belden push to show Harrison cannot win New York, hoping the convention will listen. Democrats face a wary split with little likelihood of unity.

Washtnctox New York Harrison Pratt Warner Miller Beldex

Western Nominating Scene Shapes Downstate Influence

The text argues that party unity is unlikely and forecasts a Western man likely to be nominated, sidelining New York. It notes Governor Flower as a possible candidate and mentions Tammany's favored choice if German. It also reflects internal dissent with some calling out “rats” over the talk.

New York Gorenor Flower Tammany Governor Flower Senator West

The Irish Question Debated in Commons and Lords

In the British Parliament Liberal Unionists challenge Liberal plans for home rule while Gladstone’s party argues the proposals are steps toward a broader measure. Redmond defends treason prisoners. Lords discuss police protection for Irish MPs amid Irish factional strife.

Lexpos House of Commons Joseph Chamberlain Gladstone Morley Balfour John E. Redmond Daly Egan House of Lords Marquis of Londonderry John Dillon William O Brien Timothy Healy Earl Cadogan I of Londonderry Ireland

Baron Hirsch An Immigrant

Jacob Danziger a Berlin wheat dealer in San Francisco reports a tale about Baron Hirsch who funds Hebrew immigrant aid in New York. He says Hirsch discovered the New York commissioners pocketed most of the £10 000 monthly fund and he traveled incognito to expose fraud.

San Francisco Jacob Danziger Berlin Baron Hirsch Xars Hirsch New York Danziger Atlantic Castle Garden Europe

Conservatives Gain Ground In Pre Election Results

Seven pre elections were held in Cr .4 today to replace members unseated for corruption after the March general election. Conservatives gained two seats and are likely to return to the House of Commons stronger on February 26. Halifax re elected two Conservatives on reduced majorities. Peel county re elected a Liberal. South Victoria and East Middlesex re elected Conservatives. East Bruce and North Victoria shifted from Liberal majorities to Conservative gains with small margins.

Toronto Ost House of Commons Halifax Ontario Peel County South Victoria East Middlesex East Bruce North Victoria

Bribery Allegation at Indiana State Board Meeting

Feb 11 Indianapolis special report says Waterloos Lockhart allegedly offered a bribe related to selecting the Miller farm for a new state fair site. A man claimed a $1000 payoff to Lockhart and $500 to another, with the money placed on the table and returned after the stake holder was instructed to repay.

Indianapolis State Board of Agriculture Pat

Warring World’s Fair Boards Dispute Over Control

Circa Feb 11 in Chicago both the National Board of Control and Chicago World’s Fair directors held a heated joint meeting. They formed a six to three committee from each board to seek agreement on transportation control. The committee will be named tomorrow and report the day after. An admission fee for the dedication ceremony may be discussed tomorrow.

Cxrcaco National Board of Control Chicago

Curtis Trial Progress With Defense Next Week

In San Francisco on February 11 Philip Allen Deputy Coroner testified finding a pistol and a club on Police man Grant's body with the pistol hammer on an empty chamber and all other chambers loaded. Except for one witness who is ill, the prosecution's testimony is complete. The defense secured a continuance until Monday. Brussels bells marked January 19 the seven hundred ninety first time celebrating Brussels citizens who joined the first crusade under Godfrey de Bouillon.

San Francisco Curtis Philip Allen Grant Brussels Holy Land Godfrey de

Liquor License Rush Continues with 230 Applications Filed

Clerk McGunnigle reports 230 liquor license applications filed yesterday, bringing total to 1,245. The clerk expects this year’s wholesale figures to fall short of last year by about 150, though retail filings stay strong. Numerous applicants rushed in to file before Friday the 13th, with many correcting errors from yesterday’s list and some filings showing missing bonds.

Clerk of Courts McGunnigle Owen J. McKenna Carsontreet Pittsquare Matthew Cavanaugh Water Street Patrick A. Hickards Penn Avenue Charles Preston Ross Street Daniel Hrady Hose Street Second Avenue M. F. Maroney Diamond Street F. A. Tremaine Fourth Avenue Third Ward Charlie Kittner Liberty Street Henry Schmidt Seventh Avenue James C. Conrad Smithfelt Street P. Keller Fifth Avenue Frank S. Wot Smithfield Street W.J. Wright Masters Alley Charles F. Hilger Sixth Avenue Henry Heizberger Liberty Avenue Frank X. Klein Grant Street Fourth Ward Peter =. Huckensteln Sixth Street Hubert Berry Thompson & Booth Edward Redenbach Seventh Street Fifth Ward John J. Gallagher Bedford Avenue George Pfordt Wyile Avenue Sixh Ward John J. Sullivan Seventh Ward Henry Brennan Henry Dacoha David Osford George Guntz Wilhelmina Kaiser Eighth Ward B. M. Lever Weile Avenue Francis J. Stevens John Glockner Dotn A. Richter Ninth Ward Samuel H. Gilson J. J. McGuire A. L Sarah Murphy B.B. Moran George Herron Daniel Hagerty Henry Ommert James Mille James Foster St. J. Haslett Nineteenth Street Eleventh Ward Henry J. Link Pat Lechner Webster Avenue Twelfth Ward Frank McCann Francis Riley Penn Ana Joseph Stotzer Iti Richard Fewer Ad Smuallman Fourteenth Ward Christ. Dunn James Madden John Greenhouse H. & J. L. Cupps FO Avenues Fifteenth Ward John McCarthy James Keily Thomas Delehanty Butler Street Louis Engel John L. Florig Frankstown Avenue Thomas ‘Thompson Zachariah ‘I. Smith Attonu Tas Homewood Avenue Albert H. Wilan East End Putnam Street Thomas Mulvihill Ti Street Bridget Far Arthur Morris Edward O Donnell Peter Dogan Daniel Ritter Carson Street Jacob Burg Philip Kelly John 8 Preil Anton Ariona Eighteenth Street Frederick Buehler John Lohrman Brownsville Avenue Peter Yorham South Twelfth Street Joseph A. Burkley South Tenth Street Joseph Berckmuller Peter Soffel H. W. Hartman John Zhipmerly Ruth Street Bailey Avenue Charles Jurgens Boggs Avenue Wyoming Street William Bockleiner William J. Adams John Kalb

Vast array of global brief items in late news

A scrambled Late News In Brief item lists global events and local incidents. Brazil faces a cabinet crisis while a Dakota blizzard rages, Salvador Congress meets, and a new Oolitic stone trust emerges. Other notes include tin near Denver, Sri Lanka投 £8000 for a World’s Fair exhibit, beekeeping in Ohio, rumors of Servia unrest, Russian aid requests, and various legal crimes and industrial moves across North America and Europe.

Brazil Dakotas Congress of Salvador

The Same Old Trouble Between Cloakmakers and Meyer Co

New York officials report a strike of nearly 1000 workers at Meyer Jonasson & Co in Grand and Elm streets over wage cuts and a shift away from contractors toward direct hands after a lockout. The firm urged a return to the sweating system as tensions rose during the dispute.

New York Meyer, Jonasson & Co Grand and Elm Streets Jonasson & Co

Finest in the land as club plans big Allegheny clubhouse

Sullivan said to have signed articles to fight Teter Maher. Local baseball gossip centers on the Allegheny Athletic Association's drive to build a new five story clubhouse on Seventh street. The project requires about 145000 dollars, with a generous donor offering to finance. Committee probes running costs of similar clubs in the East and may visit New York and Boston. Principal subscribers include Schoonmaker Frick Abbott Leishman Curry Hostetter Clark Rhodes McClure Arrott Mellon and others.

Allegheny Athletic Association New York Boston Seventh Street United States Allegheny Athletic Association Land Company J. M. Schoonmaker H. ©. Frick W. L. Abbott Darlington J. Milton Taylor P. A. Lloyd Percy Preston F. F. Vanderwert J. H. Stewart John Moorhead, Jr R. B. Mellon John Mellon Park Bros Charles Donnelly G. T. Rafferty D. L. Gillespie J. Painter, Sons & Co E. Moore C. B. Herron Captain Vandersrift Harry W. Oliver

Western College Baseball League plans meeting in Milwaukee

Cuticaco February 1 Special An important meeting of the Western College Baseball League will be held at Milwaukee tomorrow. Last season left affairs unsettled and professional play provisions weak and often misinterpreted. Minnesota seeks admission and may send delegates. A Minneapolis Madison Evanston circuit could yield strong results if supported. The Western College Football League meet is also set for Milwaukee Saturday with Grinnell and Minneapolis seeking entry.

Cutcaco Western College Baseball League Milwaukee University of Minnesota Gopher State Minneapolis Madison Evanston Western College Football League Sessen Grinnell

Sprinting comeback Teases a Philadelphia cricketer’s rival

A fragment notes Hammond resuming sprinting with two months ahead, staying with Martin in Philadelphia. It suggests speculation that he is a fast man, though critics doubt his ability and label him a potential flyer. The piece hints at renewed training and public curiosity.

Martin Philadelphia Hammond

Sullivan signs to fight Maher for purse and side bet

A private communication dated February 11 from John L. Sullivan to fight Peter Maher for a 10,000 purse and another 10,000 side bet is reported to be set for August in New Orleans under Queensbury rules with five ounce gloves. Sullivan expects a quick win and plans training after his current engagement ends in June.

Cutoaco John L. Sullivan Chienzo Sullivan Queensbury Peter Maher Metropolitan Club New Orleans Maher Fitzsimmons Stein Fto-Dar Ogden Salt Lake

Gritemera Race Trace on Bad Track Feb 1

Gritemera Race Trace reports poor track condition and small attendance at Feb 1 meet in St Louis. Multiple races list winners and times, including Mollie Davis, Zenobia, Miss Bess, Biltzen, Purtney, and Cascade, with various runners-up and times. A dog show discussion arises as William Ingram from Omaha plans a local beach dog and pet stock show, seeking local support.

Gritemera Johannessien Mollie Davis Standard Zenobia Addie T Miss Bess Vocal Ae O Biltzen Rancoas Dr. Lette Tai Purtney Justice Weond Baylor Cascade Brooklyn Ey Ditty St. Louis William Ingram Omaha Neb

State Sportsmen’s Association adopts by laws in Reading

Reaniie Feb 11 The officers of the State Sportsmen's Association met this afternoon and adopted a constitution and by laws. Arrangements were completed for the great State tournament in Reading August 9 10 11 and 12. The three days pigeon shooting tournament of the Reading Amateur Association closed this afternoon. The main attraction was the expert performance of the well known champion D Fulford of Harrisburg.

Reaniie State Sportsmen's Association Reading Reading Apnocne Association D. Fulford Harrisburg

Sporting Notes From The Local Desk

Captain Anson rapidly recovers from la grippe while Manager Buckenberger secured Pitcher W. 3. Camp yesterday. Hanny Mba xs named Secretary of the Louisville club. George Marpherton of Pittsburg FC has a letter at the office. Captain EwitzG plans a trip to Hot Springs next Monday with Snorty Fuller and Bud Elec. Paul Gladstone, the setter owned by L. Rogers of this city, lost at Chicago to Cincinnati. Harold Hagan, the Norwegian pro, is said to be the fastest skater with times of 2 19 for one mile 4 44 26 for three miles and 15 11 for five miles. League action promises lively times with a new schedule and player disputes shaping the March meeting. Homewood shooting handicap tomorrow starts at 1:20 p.m. Entrance $3 with prize money for the top three.

Anson la Grippe Buckenberger W. 3 Camp Hanny Mbaxs Louisville Cru George Marpherton Pittsburg Tep Prircuarp New Orleans Ewitxg Hot Springs

Eastern sports weigh-in and boxing notes from era

A fractured report covers a meeting of Eastern sports committees adopting weight classes from bantam to heavyweight. It mentions Frankie Jordon the lightweight jockey turning down a $100 retainer and trainer Matt Turner’s stable offers, plus remarks on Van Dyke as a sprinting ball player and a challenge between Jack O Brien and Alce Gae with a $2500 purse proposal.

Welter Witdle Frankie Jordon Matt Turn Marius Daly Guirwold St. Louis van Dyke Tech Jack O' Bate Ted Pritchard Alce Gae San Francisco California Olemple America London O' Brien Gregxans

Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia

The bulletin notes Brice and high northwest winds bring a cold wave with cloudy skies and some lake shore snow. It predicts generally fair conditions Saturday in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio, with colder temperatures and continued fair weather in West Virginia under northwest winds.

Prnnaylinia Ohio West Virginia

Temperature and Rainfall Record

The snippet notes a maximum temperature of 35 and a minimum around 5 with unclear formatting. The OCR fragment references weather data but lacks complete context or dates, making exact station or period identifiers unavailable.

River News and Notes from Louisville Feb 1

River updates show water levels: St. Louis notables, boats moving as the John K. Speed sails to Memphis at noon. The Gray Fagie to launch from Howard’s shipyard Saturday. Bellaire to enter Carrollton trade Monday. Upper gauges report river at Allegheny Junction seven feet three inches and falling amid cloudy skies.

Eppctat Teleghams Transpater Louirtinge John K. Speed Memphis Howard’s Bellaire Carrollton Fleetwood Cincinnati Sherer Tell City Evansville Allegheny Jenction MoncGax Kiver Bronxeville

River and ships traffic amid rising Ohio and drifting jams

River reports show rising levels on the Mississippi and Ohio with several towns noting depths around 12 feet to 27 feet and ongoing traffic in Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Wheeling. Collisions and jams between Blennerbassett Island and nearby lines disrupted movements while ships like Fred Wilson and Keystone State were affected. weather described as fair and cold with snow in parts.

Wheeling H. BK Yedford Pittsburg Andes Cinelratt Scotia Courier Parkersburg Parkershong Ohio River Congo Hudson Down Percy Kelcey Josh Cook Wort Here Blennerbassett Island Davis Fred Wilson Cole Carmo Arlezans Joseph B. Williams Louisvil Kate Adame Arkansas Pais City Henry Lourie New Orleans Houston New Olleans New South Cincinnati Cincinnati-River Risin Keystone State

Fire Losses From Wednesday Night Inferno Hit Multiple Sites

At El Paso Grand Central Hotel and Loas saw insurance of $100.00 and $95,000 losses. In Cimmaron Colorado the Denver and Roo Grande Railroad roundhouse with four engines damaged. Av? Columbus reports Wednesday night fire losses including building $25,000 Hammond & Batterson wall paper store £14,000 McCoy & Walcutt clothiers $25,000 Stettner & Koch music dealers $4,000 Faulhaber & Ridenour $11,000. Office leases and upper floor sleeping rooms totaling $20,000. Two firemen and a woman injured from a fall remain in stable condition and are expected to recover.

el Paso Tex Grand Central Hotel Loas Cimmaron Col Denver and Roo Grande Columbus Hammond & Batterson Wall Pawer McCoy & Walcutt Clothiers Stettner & Koch Faulhaber & Ridenour

Allcock's Porous Plasters Promote Easy Healing

A common sense remedy that works without interrupting work. Allcock's Porous Plasters are plant based and harmless, used for over thirty years with medical approval and positive testimonials. They require no diet changes, resist moisture and cold, and suit all ages. Beware of imitations and false substitutes.

Allcock

Local Ball Club Stock Transfers and Controlling Interest

Considerable buying and selling has occurred in the local ball club. Current stockholders include W. C. Temple with 975 shares and P. L. Auten of Chicago with 175 shares, William Kerr with 1) shares, Tener Bros. with 17 shares, Ned Hanlon with 40, Mr. Baldwin with 50, and Louis Brown with A. K. Scandrett, giving Temple Auten and Kerr 575 out of 0 shares and a controlling interest. Kerr votes 25 shares by power of attorney. Sellers include William A. Stone, H. B. Rea, Ww. P. Potter, and the Kaufmann brothers. Converse has sold a large portion of his stock. Carcaco, Feb. 11. A G Spalding reports no letter confirming the national game’s boom in Australia, though Melbourne and Adelaide clubs have formed. The Adelaide club plans a Melbourne visit in April for a series of cricket-ground matches, with East Melbourne facing Adelaide for the Inter-colonial championship.

W.C. Temple P. L. Auten Chicago William Kerr Tener Bros Ned Hanlon Mr. Baldwin Mark Baldwin Louis Brown A. K. Scandrett Kerr Auten William A. Stone H. B. Rea Ww. P. Potter Kaufmann Brothers Converse Carcaco A. G. Spalding Australia Melbourne Adelaide East Melbourne Adelaaide South Australia Victoria

One Mile Amateur Minnesota Skate Championship Won in St Paul

The one mile amateur skating championship of Minnesota was decided in St Paul under the St Paul Skating Association. John Johnson of Minneapolis won in 3 minutes 1425 seconds. Ed Pannell of St Paul finished second and F B Bird of St Paul finished third. The ice was not the best, but the time was fast.

St. Paul Minnesota

Spokane bout yields $600 gate for Jones and Newell

Harry Jones of Spokane defeated Billy Newell of Philadelphia in six rounds at Spokane Athletic Club. The win boosted the night’s stakes and gate receipts to about 600 dollars. Hammond Will Go East, Tom Hammond plans to leave for Philadelphia soon.

Sromayg Wasu Harry Jones Spokane Billy Newell Philandelphia Spokane Athletic Club Jones Tom Hammond Philadelphia

Major Furniture Sale Cuts Prices 33 Percent Off

Beginning Monday February 15 and ending at 10 PM, the store offers almost all first class furniture at an average 33 1/3 percent reduction from regular prices. Prices shown in plain figures, terms cash and delivery before April 1. Display sample a 3 piece Chamber Suite reduced for this sale.

N. B

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