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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1892

Page

11

Delamater Case Signals Prosecution Struggle at Trial

In Meadville the Murray versus Delamater & Co trial pits prosecution powers against defense as witnesses detail bank deposits, insolvency questions, and the bank’s capital. Key testimony covers McFarland’s absence, Delamater’s role, and asset valuations amid opposition wrangling over evidence.

Repectat Teleghas Smeadville Murray Delamster & Co Tony W. 5. Murray James McFarland,Jr McFarland Victor M. Delamater Delamater W. & McGunnegle Victor Helamater

Blow at Local Option Leads to New Township Vote

Steubenville judge Jem Pearce voids Saline township prohibition record in the State v Bari Porter case for liquor sale in a prohibition township. Defense argued records lacked proper proceedings like township officer elections. Prosecutor Erskine will appeal to the Circuit Court. a new election may be held after a 60 day lapse.

Erskine

Colored voters meet to nominate borough candidates

In Asientown on February 12 a meeting of colored residents nominated candidates for borough offices. The group claims routing 500 votes could secure the county for them, asserting Republicans cannot lose if this tactic succeeds and will challenge at the Merron primaries.

Asientown Wight Merron

Nine Hour Workday Set for Altoona Railroad Shops

In Altoona Pennsylvania a nine hour workday is announced for the railroad shops affecting over 1,000 men. The measure is described as temporary and part of the shop schedule adjustment.

Ataoosa Altoona Poonsylvania

Ohio Railroad Wreck Reported in Short Brief

Brief item notes a wreck on the Ohio E O C line reported last night in brief terms with sparse details. No injuries or causes specified in the readable fragment.

Train wreck in Pleasantville claims three lives

A broken rail caused a wreck near Pleasantville killing Engineer Dave Griffith and Fireman John McNeary and fatally injuring Brakeman C Bennefield. Twelve cars derailed and the locomotive was ditched.

Pleasantville Dave Griffith John McNeary C. Bennefield

Gant Testifies In Arson Case Defense Opens

In Greensburg February 12, W R Gant the defendant in the arson case testified denying involvement in the burning. He said Constable Over claimed Detective Murphy hired him to pin the act on Gant to aid insurance companies. The defense presented character witnesses while admitting a $50 payment plan and a $100 contributed reward by Gant and his mother.

Greensburg Aut Constable Over Irwin Gant Hyatt Robbins W. R. Gant Murphy Pittsburg Rer Over Ver Trewin

Three Days in a Hut Becomes Desolate Tramp Ordeal

Robert Hastings, a St. Louis carpenter now tramp, lay starving near Homewood after a fall and isolation in a deserted quarry hut. He spent 72 hours with only snow for sustenance, his leg broken in two places, and his condition remains doubtful as he is cared for at George Imwood’s home.

Beaver Falus George Imwood Homewood Imwood Imnwood Robert Hastings St. Louis

Trustees accuse Cooper of slander and plan suits

In Erie on February 12 the Citizens' Committee of Edinboro State Normal School stockholders demanded the trustees’ resignation or Cooper’s reinstatement. Trustees asked for time. committee will travel to Erie to compel resignations. Prof Cooper remains principal as Kangley and others aligned with trustees face charges amid announced civil suits for defamation.

Erie Citizens’ Committee Edinboro State Normal School Prof. Cooper Cooper

World's Fair Building Plans and Whitman Leaves Ill

Harrisnans February 12 Special Executive Commissioner Whitman of the State Board of World's Fair Managers temporarily left his duties due to illness and will rest at Erie. He said bids for the State building must include a 1000 bond. Specifications updated with lemon brick tower, semi colonial woodwork, and a main hallway modeled on Independence Hall.

Harrisnans Whitman State Board of World's Fair Managers Erie Chicago Davis Independence Hall

Half killed by a footpad in Aloona

Henry Vetter a wealthy baker lies in critical condition after an assault by a footpad last night. He carried 350 to his store and left it with a friend at 9 pm, then was struck as he neared his home and robbed before being carried home for aid. A bystander mob witnessed the attack and the assailant fled.

Aloona Spreial Henry Vetter Vetter Mr. Vetter

Two Altoona Accidents Claim Two Railroad Men

L Elmer Bingham a railroad man well known in the state was killed in the yard when he fell between cars as they separated eight cars passed over him. Jesse Shoop a Pennsylvania Railroad fireman was injured when a cabin car left the track and swung over his engine the skull fractured and he is paralyzed and not expected to recover.

AllToona L. Elmer Bingham Jesse Shoop Pennsylvania Railroad

Governor Fleming Proclaims Aid for Russian Peasants

Parkerburg report notes Governor Fleming issued a proclamation urging relief for destitute Russian peasants and recommends forming county relief committees to collect contributions for the sufferers.

Parkersburg Fleming

Scarlet fever fears sweep Canton in Tri-State brief

An epidemic of scarlet fever is feared in Canton. Joan Haventira a Pottstown Hungarian bandied dynamite carelessly Thursday and is dead now. Haevey S&S. Sa0owmas of Donegal is in jail at Greensb with front to samant-ing it. ii ear Pittsburg and Brownsville packet.

Canton Joan Haventira Pottstown Haevey

Local News Briefs From Various Cities

Boat Blaine lies disabled at Coal Center after a cylinder head failure. The Pennsylvania plans improvements at Rochester including building a new freight canal. Canneore Parris & Go report another shipment for Monterey coast defense cannery from Homestead mills. A tree surgeon's note near Niles Ohio shows a fruit tree likely linked to a suicide. Two Ft Wayne freight trains collided at North Lawrence Ohio due to conflicting orders. engines and cars wrecked, no injuries.

Blaine Coal Center The Pennsylvania Rochester Canneore, Parris £& Go Coast Defense Monterey Charles Brown Niles Ft. Wayne North Lawrence Noone

Wishart in Newark Presses Sunday Law Reform

Captain Wishart, new Secretary of Newark Law and Order League, reports 30 to 40 saloons open on Sundays since January 26 and seeks city action. Mayor Haynes, Police Superintendent Brown, and Excise officials say they will study the anonymous reports, while saloon interests resist meddling in Newark politics.

Wishart New York Newark N. J Law and Order League of Pittsburg New Jersey Excise Commissioners Nsor of the Pleas Haynes Sun Brown Schalk Excise Board Strahan

Pardon Board Recommends Clemency for Daniels and Behan

The Pardons Board advised clemency for Daniels and Behan, convicted for a death after a confrontation. The Governor, citing his inaugural stance, refused to grant pardons and also rejected Phoebe Collins of Pittsburg despite the board’s recommendation.

Daniels Behan Board of Pardons Pattison Phoebe Collins Pittsburg

Ward 28 Republicans Nominate School Director Candidate

In the schoolhouse last night the Twenty eighth ward Republicans nominated John Hereher for School Director after W F Rohrkaste withdrew. A committee including Bodenhagen Davis Succop Feiger Thomas Flinn and McDonald was named to meet City Assessor Case at 2 PM to seek a general reduction of ward assessments.

Twenty-eighth Ward W. F. Rohrkaste John Hereher Theodore Bodenhagen Caleb Davis Charles E. Succop Fred E Feiger John Thomas James E. Flinn D. L. McDonald

Spurgeons Friends Angered By Warner Cure Denial

London Feb 12 report that Reverend Charles H Spurgeon urged doctors to give Warner Safe Cure before death. Physicians refused and warned against the case. Family friends express strong indignation over the refusal.

London Charles H. Spurgeon Warner

Great Manufacturers Clothing Sale at 301 Market Street

Bargain hunters flock to a vast clothing sale at 301 Market Street corner Third Avenue offering new seasonable suits overcoats and pants at low prices. Prices include 98c pants, 198 for cassimere, 288 for suits, and 97 cents for knee pants for boys with extra lines in beaver overcoats and jersey suits all at manufacturer cost.

Market Street Third Avenue Pittsburg Dock McKeesport Mansfield Jeannette Wilmerding Melton Thi Avenue Thompson's New York

New York Magnates Eye Kelly as Mike Hopes Rise

Pittsburg’s bid for Mike Kelly dwindles as New York and Boston clubs push to sign him. The New York club held its stockholders meeting with J. B. Day reelected president and Spalding keeping his post. Directors backed signing Kelly, amid lively chatter of future season fame and rivalries.

Dispatch New York Pittsburg Mike Kelly Mike Boston Kelly New York Club J. B. Day Spalding White Messrs. Day Talcott Spaldiney McAlpin Dillingham Robinson and Sullivan Powers Rport Mike" Kelly Day King John B. Day Direstor Talcott Executive Committee

Miller and Sibley Buy Three Palo Alto Trotters for 50000

Miller and Sibley paid 50000 for three Palo Alto Stock Farm trotters from Senator Stanford. Bel sire, a 25 000 yearling by Electioneer. Belleflower filly, 10000, 2 year old with 224. Cecilian colt, 15000, 2 year old 222. All by Electioneer. horses ship east today in Miller and Sibley palace car.

Franklin Miller& Sibley Stanford Palo Alto Stock Farm Electioneer Belleflower Belsire St. Bel Bell Bird Cecilian Sunol Oae General Benton Express Miller & Sibley Palace Sans Francesco J. Malcolm Forbes Arion Senator Stanford Palto Alto Stables Montrose Starlight Rosemont Sallie Benton, Miller & Sibley Pennsylvania Stanford Bellflower Beautiful Bells Cecil

Fulford match talk sparks big purse bids and wagers

W. P. Massey and others push for a Fulford Budd shoot with promised purses of 1000 to 2000 dollars for a Chicago bout. East coast races dismissed as fake and threats of a 22000 dollar bona fide purse emerge. Sweepstakes shooting set at Burneide next Saturday with live pigeons and clay targets starting 11 30 a m.

Curcango W. P. Massey Fulford East Brewer Chicago Budd Burneide

Chicago dog show prompts strong critique from Dr Grimes

Dr Grimes returns from Chicago and voices strong complaints about judging at the Chicago dog show. Wolf hounds owned by P H Hacke failed to win first, Paul Gladstone the setter earned second, John Moorhead's bull terrier lost, while his fox terrier Howard won first prize. Pittsburgers declare the judging miserably bad.

Dr. Grimes Chicago P. H. Hacke Mr. Boggs Paul Gladstone John Moorhead Howard

Phillips Takes Figure Eight Title At Ama Tea rink

At Hoponen on February 12 the National Amateur Skating Association awarded the figure eight championship to George D. Phillips, though many expected J F P Bacon to win. Scores were Phillips 51 Bacon 45 MacLean 20 after twenty figures skated.

Hoponen National Amateur Skating Association Thistle Curling Association George D. Phillips J. FP. Bacon Embury MacLean Bacon Phillips MacLean

Sullivan calls Leavenworth fight report a lie

A Leavenworth special says John L. Sullivan dismissed the papers reporting he agreed to fight Maher for 35000 dollars plus a 10600 dollar outside bet as a fabrication. He alleged Foxy Madden, Maher's backer, originated the claim.

Ex President Gillette Owed in Superior Court Stock Judgment

In Milwaukee on February 12 a judgment was entered in the Superior Court against former President H. E. Gillette in favor of J. Iverson and Zach Bartlett for stock in the company.

Milwaukee H. E. Gillette J. Iverson Zach Bartlett

Milwaukee Club Faces Stock Seizure Over $6200 Debt

Gillette the club president arranged a $6200 financial action in October to cover a distressed club. He borrowed $1500 from B M Weir with Iverson and Bartlett as securities pledging stock worth 6200. Iverson and Bartlett must now recover the stock by legal process after failed attempts to contact Gillette who went to Hot Springs Arkansas to dispose of property.

Milwaukee Baseball Club Gillette B. M. Weir Iverson Bartlett Hot Sprin Ark Lett

Allerton and Axtell to clash on trotting track this season

C W Williams of Independence Ia reports two great trotters Allerton 2 09 1 and Axtell 2 12 will meet this season with three big matches planned August Independence August Terre Haute September Lexington October Williams bred both by George Wilkes stock. Budd Doble will train and drive Axtell. Williams sold Axtell for 1065 00 and Allerton is without price.

Curiaco C. W. Williams Independence Chicago Lexington Allerton Axtell Terre Haute Neutral Ground Budd Doble Williams George Wilkes Mambrino Bay

Secretary McCracken Expects Big Trotting Season

Secretary John McCracken of Is wood Driving Park returns from the East optimistic about the trotting season. He says the June meeting will run from Decoration Day to Jane with 13 or 14 classes and strong purses. He notes major horsemen anticipate a record year with many trotters and pacers and all tracks offering large purses. He also cites the Board of Review expelling Noble and his horse Aleryon for crooked races.

John McCracken Iswood Driving Park Jane Turk Dispatchh New York Board of Review Noble Aleryon

Sullivan denies agreed fight with Maher in New Orleans ring

John L. Sullivan told reporters in Leavenworth that a Chicago dispatch claiming he signed articles to fight Peter Maher in New Orleans under Marquis of Queensberry rules for a £35,000 purse and a $10,000 side bet is a falsehood. He said he has seen no such agreement and accuses backers Foxy Maiden and others of bluffing.

Leavenworth Kas John L. Sullivan Atchison, Kas Chicago Dispatch Peter Maher Fitzsimmons Smeger Foxy Maiden Metropolitan Club of New Orleans

Electioneer stock spawns new racehorse purchases

J Malcolm Forbes buys Montrose and Starlight from Palto Alto stables as part of a spread including Bell flower and Cecilian. prices not named but the lot valued at 60000 dollars. A separate note from New York reports Staten Island Athletic Club resigning from the Amateur Athletic Union Metropolitan Association.

New York Staten Island Athletic Club Amateur Athletic Union Metropolitan Association J. E. Faber H. B. Rich G. W. Nichols EW. Gould F. W. Janssen J. H- W. Cole J. le Duc

Cary to Run for Chicago Athletic Club in 1893

Champion sprinter Luther Cary announced in Chicago that he will wear the Chicago Athletic Club colors in 1893 after initially retiring. He said he would rest this season but plans to compete next year, though his reentry would affect his Manhattan Athletic Club life membership tied to a national title.

Luther Cary Chicago Athletic Club Chicago Cary Manhattan Athletic Club

Pittsburg to Meet McKeesport in Lively Liberty Park Match

Local football fans await a strong afternoon game at Liberty Park between Pittsburg and McKeesport. Pittsburg will field a squad headlined by Ike Atwell as goalkeeper and W Powell along with T Atwell as full backs, J Atwell C Y Child and Buick as half backs, with E Waldron and J. as forwards ready to challenge the visitors.

Liberty Park Pittsburg McKeesport Chicago Ike Atwell W. Powell T. Atwell J. Atwell C. Y. Child Buick E. Waldron

Track Results and Sporting Notes From Guttenburg NJ

The Guttenburg track hosted six furlongs to seven furlongs results with Taso, Sir Lancelot, and others placing. General notes mention Burraro Girl’s time, Scurot’s training plans, and Sauguant staying in the city for next week. Also included are pugilist and shooting match plans, skating challenges on the Hudson, and racing prospects for Nancy Hanks and other athletes.

Guttenburg N. J Taso Sir Lancelot Tiebe Mart Aronia Collins Landstoho J. B Harrison Prince Howard Zenobia Mabel Vagabond Virgin Vyan Long Double Cross

Prisoners of War Turned Congressmen Share Tales

Former prisoners of war who later became congressmen recount their experiences in an interview with Frank G. Carpenter for The Dispatch. They discuss captivity, survival, and postwar political service across a range of battles and hostile fronts.

Frank G. Carpenter

Missing 15 year old boy in Twelfth ward sought by mother

Mrs. Sanam Spray of Jones avenue reports her son William Spray age 15 left home December 17 and has not been heard from. He is about 5 feet 5 inches tall with light complexion and a scar over the left eye. He wore dark pants a gray overcoat and a black stiff hat. He is described as missing from the Twelfth ward.

Mra Sanam Spray Jones Avenue Twelfth Ward William Spray Fenix McKsmur H.R. B Sanday Green's Hall Second Avenue Frankstown William Rochford C. D. Maron Govkiry Grand Army William Thaw F. Jones H. K. Porter & Co

People Coming and Going at the City Hotels

Brief notices of visitors and local movers include Mr. D. Blakeley of New York with the United States Marine Band on six weeks leave, travelers from Cleveland Sharon and Butler, and several other professionals staying at the Monongahela and Schlosser hotels.

D. Blakeley New York Chicago Blakeley United States Marine Band Pacific Coast Pittaburg H. C. Dimmock Milwaukee St. Paul Road Joseph Nan Bingen D. R. Hanna Cleveland Mark Hanna Duquesne Harry S. Klingler Butler L. B Lockhart Bradford Schlosser

River News and Notes Special Telegrams to the area

Louisville reports business good with clear cold weather as the river rises slowly. Measurements show 6 feet 2 inches on the falls and other gauge readings near 6 feet at the canal with fractional inches noted. Vessels Buckeye State, Al Martin, Grace Mortis, and departures to Cincinnati Evansville Carrelston Kentucky river are listed.

Louisville Buckeye Memphis Cincinnati al Martin Grace Mortis Salt River Big Sandy Sherley Carrelston Gwensboro Evansville Falls City Kentucky River

Weather and river readings from Upper Ganges show

A weather bulletin notes river stages with the Upper Ganges at seven feet three inches and falling while nearby Monoantony Sivers river shows rising or falling readings. Thermometer near 4 FP and snow depth unclear. Cloudy and cold conditions prevail.

Ganges Or Amren

River conditions and arrivals flood inland towns

Weather notes report river levels and conditions across multiple ports. Cincinnati shows 29 feet 9 inches and rising while Memphis logs 17 feet and climbing. Arrivals include City of Paducah, City of Providence, and other steamers with clear to cold skies in many locales.

Congo Pitteburg Ben Hur Parkersburg Caine M. F. Frisbee Hickman Natchez Cincinnati Scotia Pt . Fair New Orleans John Gilmore Cairo St. Louis Paducah Monroe Natcher Sidney Dillon Jay Gouldl Cherocest Memphis Arkansas City St Louis Nateherat City of Providence Smoky City Tow Pittsburg

Admiral Gherardi Ordered Homeward to West Indies

Orders sent from Washington authorize Admiral Gherardi to sail for the West Indies aboard the Philadelphia and the Concord from Montevideo, with the Navy Secretary directing his return.

Gherardi WashIndon D. C Montevideo Secretary of the Navy West Indies Philadelphia Concord

Forks and spoons offered at 20 percent discount

Bargains on specially made tableware from Hanpy & Hayes and other shops. Deals include 20 percent off one pattern, heavy plated goods, and name-branded stock. Stores listed include Hanpy & Hayes 529 Smithfield Street near City Hall and The Peon Avenue Stores with new trimmed markets priced from 10 to 15 dollars.

Hanpy & Hayes Smithfield Street City Hall Peon Avenue Jos. Hornie & Co

Cooley gang scattered after Turner surrender in Preston county

Dispatch from Uxfoxtown reports the Cooley gang disbanded with Turner surrendering to Sheriff in Preston county West Virginia. Authorities say Frank and Jack Cooley fled the area after a $1000 reward was posted by county officials and school directors for their capture or conviction.

Uxfoxtown Cooley State Line West Virginia Preston County W. Va William Turner Turner Samus Magic Rank Jack Cooley Frank Cooley Custer Georges Township Smithfield Tasker Tate Cooleys Jack

Fire Records From Upper Marian And Kingston Blaze

Fire reports describe a barn destroyed at Upper Marian Pennsylvania belonging to Major Mathew R Moore and its contents. In Kingston New York a four story brick building at Union Avenue suffered major damage to adjacent structures with losses around seventy thousand dollars and forty thousand dollars insured. Monmouth New Jersey saw a large Opera House fire after a gas explosion causing a whole block to burn with numerous business losses including the Shultz estate and several shops and homes. No insurance figures were obtained for Monmouth.

Upper Marian Mathew R. Moore Laas Kingston N. Y Union Avenue Stock & Rice Monmouth Opera House Shultz C. Shultz N. W. Montgome Meadlune Feck Geopnoien Oo W. H. Rankin H. J. Blackburn Sullivan & Son Christinson & Smith Henry Lucas J. H. Meredith Brown Eatata EF. E. Wallace

Police arrest teen suspects in Allegheny mischief case

Jory Coxwar, Joseph Donohoe and William Bechannon, about 17, were arrested for malicious mischief in Allegheny as Lindsey and MacCutcheon pursue violators harming their machinery and workers. Other arrests followed for disorderly conduct, assault and battery, and reckless driving from various locations.

Jory Coxwar Joseph Donohoe William Bechannan Allegheny Lindsey & MacCutcheon Joux Dorie Alderman Gripp Ada Anderson Doyle Mike Todi James Baxer Steubenville Smith Victrax Lane Fourth Avenue J. D. Grooves Peren Evans William Peterson Peterson Patntcon Barreaty Liberty Street

Ocean Steamship Arrivals Steamer Where From Destination

Arrivals list shows steamers docking at port with origins and final destinations. Vessel entries indicate ships from various transatlantic routes arriving for cargo and passenger transfers.

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