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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1892

Page

11

West Virginia Republicans Back McKinley Tariff and Harrison

At Parkersburg a large West Virginia Republican League convention approved resolutions praising the McKinley tariff for boosting industry and labor, endorsing protection, currency stability, and public pensions. Leaders included Augustus Pollack, Nathan Goff, Stephen B. Elkins, and John M. Langston spoke to the gathered crowd.

Wheeling State League of Republican Clubs Parkersburg Augustus Pollack Committee On Resolutions Atkinson Harrison Republican League of West Virginia Republican Party Nathan Goff Stephen B. Elkins Ander Republican League State Republican League

Delamater Trial Nearing End In Meade County Case

Meadville Feb 23 The embezzlement trial of G W Delamater under the 1889 act nears conclusion. Both sides rest after three hours of speeches with defense urging acquittal on insolvency lack. Closing addresses by Davenport Richmond Jenks and Roddy stress insolvency proof and fraudulent intent.

Meadville G. W. Delamater Joshua Douglass George F. Davenport Commonwealth A. B. Richmond Richmond Jenks Thomas Roddy The

Edinboro Professor Ousted as Students Protest

Sheriff Mehl served a writ of enjoiner to remove Prof. Cooper from State Normal School property. Students rallied in meetings and 250 decided to quit, demanding reinstatement of Cooper as principal to return in spring term.

Erie Mehl Edinboro Cooper State Normal School

Railroad yards to be built at Conway with 500 workers

Special report notes that in a few weeks the Pennsylvania Company's new railroad shops and transfer yards will break ground at Conway. Five hundred workers and families from Pittsburgh and Allegheny will relocate. upon completion, yards at Pittsburgh and Allegheny will close and all freight trains east and west on the line will be assembled at Conway.

Beaver Fauns Pennsylvania Company Conwar Pittsburg Allegheny Conway

Bulldog Attacks Cow. Neighbor Alarmed by Frightful Assault

Capiz report at 2 AM describes a half-starved bulldog biting a cow tearing flesh from the neck and grabbing the nose. Rushed rescue failed and the dog had to be killed to release the animal, which lost both horns and suffered severe lacerations.

Capiz Haring

Tragic Fire Burns 15 Year Old Mamie Davis

In Hubbard, Ohio, Mamie Davis aged 15 died after a lamp toppled and ignited her clothing while she cared for two younger children. Neighbors and bystanders smothered the flames with coats as the girl suffered until death.

Youngstown Mamie Davis Hubbard

Coghlan Defeats Barry In Franklin Victory

Rose Coghlan won a signal victory in Franklin on February 23. The match or contest was reported as a notable win with Helen Barry the opponent. Judge proceedings followed the event.

Rose Coghlan Helen Barry

Beach Rules in Favor of Dorothy's Dilemma Production

New York Supreme Court justice Beach granted the plaintiff an absolute right to produce Dorothy's Dilemma and denied Helen Barry's application for an injunction.

Pennsylvania Chautauqua Program Partly Arranged

Harrisburg February 23 The Executive Committee of the Pennsylvania Chautauqua approved a Department of Literature and Languages with lectures and a History and Philosophy department. Prof Young of Princeton College will lecture on astronomy with stereoscopic views. Invites to President Harrison and Chauncey Depew were discussed. Special days announced include American Indian Day Recognition Day and music day with Gilmore Band or Marine Band. Details to be set at Lancaster meeting March 1.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Chautauqua William R. Harper American Institute of Sacred Literature Young Princeton College Harrison Chauncey M. Depew Annive Amos Cornelius Gene Wanemaker Gilmore Marine Lancaster

Madman at Large Near Marietta Sealed Off by Sheriff

Special dispatch reports Sheriff and deputies scouring woods east of Marietta to capture Phillip Powell an insane former cowboy whose tirade forced his father and family from home with a gun. Powell is described as a deadly marksman and has eluded capture, with the surrounding area under siege.

Magretta Phillip Powell Powell Seige

Father of imprisoned man sues Perkins Agency for damages

James Canfield, father of William Canfield jailed three months for wrecking the limited at East Palestine, files a $25,000 suit against the Perkins Detective Agency of Pittsburg. He accuses the agency of unlawful methods in pursuing the case and expects the matter to be called in Youngstown.

SaLem James Canfield William Canfield East Palestine Perkins Detective Agency Pittsburg One Payne Youngstown

Ohio State Appropriations and Legislation Status

Special report from Columbus on the general appropriation bill totaling about 2 290 000 and 911 650 in the deficiency bill, reaching 3 201 630. Combined with other bills it would near the state revenue of 3 640 316, while department requests total 4 462 747. The legislature debates adjournment since introducing the bill.

ColumBus Poe

The O11 City Church Trouble Settled

The Council of Ministers and Laymen met at the Baptist Church and issued a verbal verdict. The report censured the church in disciplinary matters and recommended immediate action to harmonize factions. The congregation agreed to abide by the council’s report, signaling settlement of the dispute.

Orn Crry Council of Ministers Baptist Church

Burglary at Sandy Lake Bank Daunts Thieves

In Sandy Lake Pennsylvania burglars raided the local bank and failed to open the safe. Investigators say the same dawn attackers forced Worrell's clothing store safe with a crowbar and took forty dollars. A handeur bearing a Franklin order was left behind as the thieves fled toward the countryside.

Sandy Lake Worrell Franklin

Pioneer resident John Rhodes killed by train crossing

John Rhodes, about 65, was struck and killed by a Western New York and Pennsylvania train at Pioneer while crossing the tracks with tools. He operated several producing wells at that location.

Om Crry John Rhodes Pioneer New York Pennsylvania

Terr Wolhart Ferry Company Organized at Phillipsburg

Terr Wolhart Ferry Company formed at Phillipsburg to build a street railroad to Westernwater. A steam ferry boat will transfer horse cars across the river. During Washington's Birthday celebration at Sunbury a riot broke out between Patriotic Sons of America members and outsiders, many were hurt. Democrats of the Fourth West Virginia district formed a rescue club Monday. A resolution to honor Hill was nearly defeated while Cleveland’s name drew cheers.

Terr Wolhart Ferry Company Phillipsburg Westernwater Duurne Washington Sunbury Patriotic Sons of America Devocrats West Virginia Hill Cleveland

Fires Hit Multiple Cities Reflect Widespread Destruction

Fire reports from Spokane Chicago San Francisco Erie and other towns detail extensive losses and casualties. Notable cases include two Chinese workers burned to death in San Francisco and a fatal infant burn in Elizabeth West Virginia. Incendiary origin suspected in Matveny Arkansas with total losses around 100000.

Spokane Wash Crescent Block Chicago Lo Ee & Co San Francisco

Diphtheria and scarlet fever cases reported. health bureau update

The Bureau of Health reported two diphtheria cases and three scarlet fever cases yesterday. A regular Humane Society meeting was held yesterday afternoon. Contributions listed include Mrs. John Colwell and several others, with multiple small donations noted.

Bureau of Health The Humane Society John Colwell M &. Pinkerton William Neeb Charles Agenie Groetzinger Ast

A Sure Rheumatic Cure Advertised as Medical Wonder

A short ad claims a rheumatic cure titled Medical Wonder is available for fifty cents, offering a quick remedy without medical supervision. The notice provides no clinical details or endorsements.

Weather Pattern Maintains High Pressure Across Northeast

A persistent high barometer crest sits over the Northeast while a broad area of high pressure covers the country, bringing fair weather and minimal rainfall. An incipient storm may form in the Indian Territory, indicated by a shallow area and cyclonic winds.

Indian Territory

Great Battle Preview Fitzsimmons Maher Fight In New Orleans

Sporting notes center on the upcoming Fitzsimmons Maher boxing match set for next Tuesday in New Orleans. Details on weights and conditioning show Fitzsimmons near 165 pounds at 30, while Maher is expected to weigh at least 170. Training reports praise both fighters and note strong betting and public interest.

New Orleans Fitzsimmons Maher

Prize fighters arrested for naked fist bout in St Bernard Parish

In New Orleans on February 23 Special reports say participants in a naked fist prize fight at Patton’s tallow factory in St Bernard Sunday were arrested. Named are Charles Johnson, Alphonse Garcia, Arthur Upham, Charles Porter, Ed Hogan, Ed McCune, Frank Neil, and Joseph Suarez Garcia. They face charges under act 25 of 1890 for illegal prize fighting and fugitives from arrest. Jimmie Carroll’s benefit to the Olympic Club February 27 features Choynski, Greggarius, Van Heest, Carroll, and others while Needham vs Ryan at the Metropolitan arena promises a close long bout with Dempsey and Choynski backing Needham.

New Orleans Patton St. Bernard Charles Johnson Alphonse Garcia Arthur Upham Charles Porter Ed Hogan Johnson Ed McCune Frank Alias Dutch Neil Joseph Suarez Garcia Garcia St. Bernard Parish Jimmie Carroll Olympic Club Whic Choynski Greggarius van Heest Carroll Needham Ryan Metropoliten Jack Dempacy Joe Choynski

Fitzsimmons Backed in Irish Champion Betting War

The betting heats up as Fitzsimmons receives fresh support for the Irish Champion fight in Dublin. Maher remains favorite with 6 to 4 on Maher earlier and 5 to 4 now on Fitzsimmons. The Australian challenger's size and skill are noted as a potential upset factor.

Poor Track Conditions Note Small Crowd at N J Meet

Gutresxeene New Jersey February track day runs rough as the surface deteriorates. Five furlongs see Sir Launcelot win with Wieoued in second and Diver third. Six and a half furlongs see Insight win with McKeever second. Bolitar takes fourth in another race as Pelham finishes third. Overall times not disclosed due to bad footing.

Gutresxeene N. J Sir Launcelot Wieoued Tan “Heh teronm-Ceee Diver Ir Lady Pauthe Heseee Lester Insight McKeever Granite Furione Bolitar Idea Turion

Declared From Handicaps At Brooklyn Jockey Club

The Brooklyn Jockey Club has announced the handicaps up to February 22 for the Brooklyn handicap and the Fort Hamilton handicap for 3-year-olds. Teuton Lamplighter in the first race. His Highness Victory Ludwig Yo Tambien Alonzo Paragon assigned weights for the three year old contest. H D McIntyre Secretary.

New York Brooklyn Jockey Club Brooklyn Teuton Lamplighter Fort Hamilton His Highness Victory Ludwig Yo Tambien Alonzo Paragon H. D. McIntyre

Atlantic Athletic Club Holds March 3 Grand Entertainment

The Atlantic Athletic Club of Allegheny announces a Thursday evening program on March 3 featuring wrestling bouts between Jamieson and Grimes, sparring exhibitions by Blake, Fleming, Nightengale, Scuba Metz, and Bowers, plus additional athletic events and musical features.

Atlantic Athletic Club Allegheny Jamieson Grimes Blake and Fleming Nightengale Scuba Metz Bowers

Pittsburg Bull Terrier Wins Top Prize in New York Show

Pittsburg's Streatham Monarch owned by John Moorhead won the first prize and the special for best bull terrier at the New York show held February 23. The event highlighted Pittsburg as home to one of America's leading bull terrier entries.

Pittsburg New York America Streatham Monarch John Moorhead

Forbes Books Eight in Letter to Local Banker

Cheyenne Wyoming February 23 In a letter to banker F B Hicks J Malcolm Forbes says he has booked eight ships in a private note to the banker.

Cheyenne Wyo F. B. Hicks J. Malcolm Forbes

Stallion Arion Featured At $2500 Service Rate

The piece notes services for the stallion Arion at $2,500 each. It mentions Mr. Hick stables the horse during the rest on a transcontinental trip from Palo Alto and references a $125,000 beauty, Electioneer, in good health and growing.

Arion Hick Palo Alto Electioneer

Brutal Prize Fight Ends In Bloodied Altercation

In New Orleans a light weight bout between Charles Johnson and Alphonso Garcia devolved into a brutal spectacle. Johnson dominated with uppercuts and blows while Garcia bleeds from a broken nose. Garland crowd forced a sponge and a free fight ensued as Garcia suffered a severe nasal artery injury. Garcia earned $10 from spectators. Johnson’s $250 purse completed the bout.

New Orleans United States Charles Johnson Alphonso Garcia Johnson Garcia

Signing the Brooklyn Team

New York report says Manager Ward works in New England to sign new Brooklyn members while Mr. Byrne persuades other players. Dave Foutz readily signed at a reduced salary and Terry agreed after business talks, both accepting the club’s new terms. Brooklyn intends fair treatment for all players.

New York Ward New England Brooklyn Byrne Dave Foutz Terry

Rival bidders threaten Arbuckle property deal in Pittsburg

Amateur circles report a rival bidder beside the Three A's for the Arbuckle property on Seventh Street. Officials from the Three A's unavailable and the rumor remains unconfirmed. Meanwhile the clubhouse plan proceeds with debate over size and cost, including a possible reduced start instead of a $200,000 establishment. Also noted is Bendoff in Vancouver en route to San Francisco after a recent Cape Town bout.

Arbuckle Seventh Street Pittsburg Vancouver B. C Bendoff Wolf Cape Town South Africa Tojay China Hong Kong San Francisco

General Sporting Notes on Basest and Boxing Deliberations

Waserndtown to enter the lute for Parisian Bob Caruthers. Morere may train ed oion College at Schenectady. Pittsburg figures prominently in the Western League. Bassett seeks higher pay before signing with New York. New basen teams loom for Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis Washin and Philadelphia. Temple Brown Buckenberger attend league meeting. Dewar killed on Pennsylvania road. he played with Tarentum in 1590. Corbett’s gate share from Madison Square Garden show cited. German champion Burnport to wrestle Hosber. Brindorf near six feet, 210 pounds. Robmet the Terror of France accompanies. Baldwin offered 4000. salary policy outlined. Silver King questioned as roster danger. Temple’s low New York standing blamed on Silver King. Western League Baldwin contract offer signals market. poverty phantom haunts players. Maher-Fitzsimmons betting slow as public doubts stakes.

Waserndtown Bob Caruthers Morere Ed Oion Schenectady Cmarley Bassett New York Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Washin Perhiape Hiladelphis Temple Brown Buckenberger Pittetuers Western Bishoerge A . Laroque Dim Fields Armer Soma Macrame Pica Keters Pittsburg William Dewar Pennsylvania Fieman Wilkinsburg Tarentum Corbett Madison Eqaers Garden Burnport America Hosber Brinedorf Germany Robmet France Buck Fewixe New York Club Mack Bassett Young Russe New Yorks Bynne Platera Silver King Colonel Temple Browns Baldwin Fitzsimmons Jim Hall

Bride Intercession Frees Polish Wedding Rioters

A Polish wedding on the Southside led to multiple arrests after a fight involving John Rosinski, John Rosinsky, Joseph Lemon, John Rublitski, Joseph Cumer and Vincent Bowilski. The bride, Lashutski’s cousin, interceded with Judge Succop, who released the men on payment of costs and withdrawal of suits.

John Rosinski John Rosinsky John Lashutska Joseph Lemon John Rublitski Joseph Cumer Vincent Bowilski Lashutski Succop Ereions

Cleveland Clergyman to Be Consecrated Bishop in Philadelphia

Dr Horaman of Cleveland will be consecrated as Bishop of the diocese in Philadelphia tomorrow to succeed the late Gilmore. Several carloads of priests from the Cleveland diocese will attend the ceremony this evening.

Horaman Cleveland Philadelphia Gilmore Phila

Desperate Beaver Falls Shootout Ends With Injuries

Two Beaver Falls police officers confronted three Pittsburgh strangers selling razors and revolvers. Officer Cornell was shot in the left side and two suspects were wounded, one fatally. Green shot one suspect in the face and another in the arm. the surviving gunman escaped.

Beaver Fallls George Cornell Ike Green Fifth Street Siffack Cornell Green

River Telegrams Report Varied Water Levels Across Ports

Special dispatch Telegram from Louisville reports cloudy weather with rain threat and river levels falling at multiple locations. Vessel movements include arrivals John A Wood and State of Kansas, departures Fleetwood and Falls City, with readings from Cincinnati Evansville and New Orleans areas and temperatures noted.

Louisville John A. Wood O'Neill Diamond New Orleans Bellsire John A August Juttere Cincinnati Shertey Carrollton Owens Base Evansville Falls City Kentucky Wheeling Keystone State Hudson Pittsburg Courier Parkersby Congo AIRO Hoxie Tow St. Louis State of Kansas Emphis Arker Dane Sy

People Coming and Going in City News Room

East Liverpool residents travelers and out of town visitors fill the list with names and places. Notables include W L Thompson of East Liverpool and his wife, F M Hakill and W P DeArmit of New York and Cleveland Gas, J W Britton of Cleveland, and J Bower of New Castle among others staying at local hotels and attending meetings and reunions.

F. M. Hakill W. P. de Armit New York and Cleveland Gas Company George Rice New York Boyle Oil City Toledo United States Sheriff Hunt James KR. Miller Robert W. Doran Uniontown Arte Pittsburg

Tramed Circus Monkey Enlivens Schenley Park Zoo

Mrs. Annie G. Rossiter presented a trained circus monkey at Schenley Park Zoo. The mischievous animal, once touring with a caravan, smokes a pipe and drinks ale, reflecting its early training. Zoo animals survived winter well and may again attract visiting children. Superintendent McKnight received notice of a Missouri deer to join the collection.

Schenley Park Zoo Annie G. Rossiter Third Avenue Altoona Monke McKnight Sotton West Newton Missouri

Pittsburg Visitors Registered at New York Hotels

A list from New York on February 23 records Pittsburg residents staying at city hotels. Names include W Allshouse Astor House J G Bennett Fifth Avenue E R Blagden Sturtevant House J J Donnell Fifth Avenue Hotel C Donnelly Jr Sturtevant L Markowitz Metropolitan C M Matheson Murray Hill E A Meyers Fifth Avenue Hotel and others at Astor, Continental, Holland House, Westminster, Cosmopolitan, and Grand hotels.

New York Astor House W. A. McCutcheon Sturtevant R. J. McKay Fifth Avenue J. G. McNally Hotel Imperial J. Moorhead, Jr Holland F. Sne Grand Hotel

Burial of Patrick Hughes Ends Pittsburg Landmark Era

Patrick Hughes, a Pittsburg resident for over 80 years born in Fayette county, died wealthy after a life as a coal dealer and inn proprietor on the Elizabethtown road. He later spent his last years on a farm in Butlermere, leaving extensive Allegheny real estate.

Patrick Hughes Pittsburg Fayette County Prospertt Elizabethtown Road Butlermere Allegheny

Harris Pedple's Theater Company Disbands After Poor Run

The Harris Pedple's Theater company from Boston has disbanded after a week at Apel's Opera House. Poor receipts led to their collapse. in Windsor Locks a prior actress had pledged a diamond ring for board. Eight men four women and a child formed the cast. most actors slept in the opera house as baggage was attached for debt.

Maychester Coxs Harris Pedple Theater Company Boston Apel Windsor Locks

Executions Against Homestead Company

Executions were issued yesterday against the Iron and Steel Band Company Limited John Goff Jr secretary and treasurer and N D Hazelton manager. F J Christ Co for 1782 06 Baxter Renton 1020 Central Bank 3543 48 and M Johnson 1150. The Iron and Steel Band Company located at Homestead about a year ago where it was given land and other inducements for locating there.

Homestead Company Iron and Steel Band Company Lim John Goff, Jr N. D. Hazelton F. J. Christ & Co Baxter & Renton Central Bank M. Johnson Homestead

Mt Washington youths arrested for stone throwing

Robert King Leonard Rollins and Ed ward Miller sons of Mt Washington citizens were arrested last evening by Officers Hagerling Brown and Smith for stone throwing. They are confined at the Twenty eighth ward station. A church meeting in Wood street aims to form an association to extend university teaching in Western Pennsylvania offering higher education to those unable to attend a regular university.

Robert King Leonard Rollins Edward Miller Mt. Washington Hagerling, Brown and Smith Dha King Rollins Miller Twenty Eighth Ward First Presbyterian Church Wood Street Frida Western Pennsylvania

Duquesne Banquet Honors New St Paul Kansas City Official

A farewell banquet at the Duquesne honored J. S. Winnett who has been named assistant general freight agent of the Chicago St. Paul and Kansas City road with Des Moines headquarters. Winnett, previously commercial agent in Pittsburg, is praised for his traffic expertise and friendships formed.

Duquesne J. S. Winnett Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City Road Des Moines Union Pacific Road C. P. Shindle Messrs. Simdle Mudge McCleary, Neeley George T. MecFarland Mr. McFarland Winnett Pittsburg Chicago

Mysterious visitor questions license for local couple

Yesterday a well dressed man, unnamed and claiming Blairsville residence, asked at the marriage license office if John Howley and Rose Finland had secured a license. Howley, a traveling man from Philadelphia, has shown interest in the girl who was visiting Blairsville. Finland received a telegram from her parents calling her home, raising suspicions of a clandestine meeting.

Blairsville Fice John’ Howley Rose Finland Evansburg Howley Philadelpia Finland

Waite Magistrate Gripp Cases Disorderly Suspect

Waite Magistrate Gripp heard cases yesterday morning as August Kreutzer faced disorderly conduct charges. Kreutzer allegedly threatened to blow up the magistrate, with authorities noting the warning was non specific and not immediately acted upon.

Waite Gripp Kreutzer Ign Eas

Major Logan Leaves for Florida

Major A. J. Logan, once bedridden at the Keamawr since the year’s start, departs this morning for Florida. He suffers bronchial illness and will be accompanied on the southern trip by Mrs Degen.

Major Logan Florida A. J. Logan the Keamawr Mra Degen

Streamer La Pormandie From Ernie Arrivals

Ocean steamship arrivals list from Ernie shows ships named La Pormandie and others with their origins from various ports and destinations noted for the arrival summary.

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