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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1892

Page

11

Weather forecast and temperature trends across regions

The report describes storms moving from Lake Superior to Lake Ontario and from Northern Texas to the West Gulf, with a southward clearing to Alberta. Rain in the West Gulf, snow flurries near the lakes, and temperature rises in the Upper Lake region, Ohio Valley, Middle Atlantic, and Gulf States. Fair skies expected northwest and Mississippi valleys, with clouds and precipitation increasing in the Mississippi valleys and Texas. Temperature falls in Western Gulf, Mississippi valley, Upper Lake region, and cross Tennessee valley, with rises elsewhere.

Lake Superior Lake Ontario Texas West Gulf Alberta West Gulf States Upper Lake Region Ohio Valley Middle Atlantic Gulf Skates Mississippi Middle South Atlantic Mississippi Valleys Gulf States Mississippi Valley cross-Tennessee Valley

Tangled affairs at J P Witherow Company threaten mill resume

Alexander Thomas of Oakmont was named assignee and placed on file as Brown and Thompson begin collecting labor claims totaling about 15 000 with another 7400 note claim. The firm shows large contracts and profits under prior management, but losses remain unclear. Thomas may not take charge as assignee and Alexander Thoempeon could be appointed receiver to form a creditor led company.

Tstectal Tel Peguam New Castles J. P. Witherow Alexander Thomas Oakmont Allegheny County Brown and Thompson John Stevernson Stevenson Eaid Loes Trix Thomas Alexander Thoempeon a_ st Sftermeen

Johnstown Budget Enforces Child Tabor Law At Factories

The Cambine Iron Company reports strict enforcement of the minor labor law by Factory Inspector Warehorn, prompting data collection ahead of an imminent inspection. Many widowed mothers' children work in departments, and the move hits those families hard. Father Farren mourns his sister Margaret Farren, Sister Ann de Sales, in Emmitsburg. Grant Hitler, a dumper at Cambria blast furnaces, died after a gas incident.

Jouxstown Jan Cambine Iron Company Warehorn Johnstown Tecnu Pennsylvania Traffic Company Father Farren Timmitteburg Margaret Farren Ann de Sales Warren Willleare Emmitsburg Grant Hitler Cambria

Terrier Hero Saves Women From Gas in Corry

Mrs John Fumphres and a baby friend nearly suffocated when a gas pipe leaked as they talked near a natural gas fire. A Scotch terrier rescued them by forcing open a door and shaking air over the women until they revived and escaped to safety.

Corry John Fumphres Mever Humphrey

Residents Demand Fire Protection After Destructive Fires

Citizens in Jeannette PaJanshaite express anger over recent fires that destroyed properties worth over 240000. They push for immediate fire protection, criticizing authorities for refusing a hose carriage and hose. A volunteer fire company formed by workers lobbies the township to fund protection through public subscriptions.

Jpanshaite Thos Plare Acon Volunteer Fire Company Clae Voalusteer Aepustment Citiens

Isstsville Man Receives Divorce After Odd Testimony

Thomas Gheen of Isstsville testified about finding his wife in a room with another man and urged a simple greeting as grounds for divorce. The court erupted in laughter but the witness obtained his divorce papers. An epidemic of fevers and illness spreads through Catler with many children prostrated and schools closed.

Isstsville Dan Thomas Gheen Ile Conneel Gheen Lauglter Manietta Catler

Worn-Out Patent Sparks Queer Copyplcation in Zonesville

A queer compilation has arisen in the affairs of the Zonesville Axle Manufacturing Company as a worn patent becomes a focal point. The notice hints at irregularities and potential disputes touching ownership and rights.

Zlasesvinlt Jan Zonesville Axle Manulwetwring Company

Patent axle dispute over McWade stock voting rights

The article notes a contract with 8.1. McWade granting 50 shares at par $50 for his share of a patent axle. The patent dates back 20 years, and McWade is said to be denied voting at the company's annual meeting. His attorney plans to contest the issue.

McWade

Boiler Explosion Mystery and City Charter Moves in Braddock

Braddock scene reports a fatal boiler blast with unclear causes while coroner and jury review the dead fireman Zimmerman. Injured workers Mack and Carpenter improving. a separate street accident killed Mary Tody. Borough leaders discuss consolidating districts and pursuing a Braddock charter to cover about 16 000 residents.

Brappock Spein Braddock Wire Mums&s Manley McDowell Zimmerman Martin Mack T. Carpenter Mary Tody Sixth Street Hill District

Godfrey Eyes English-Backed Iron Plant Deals

S M Godfrey returned from England saying the option on many Youngstown iron plants is not abandoned though expired. The asking price is about $5 000 000 as furnaces and mills may be sold to a British syndicate. Miss Alice McSweeney of Toledo took charge of her demented niece found on the street after fleeing a Buffalo asylum and Pittsburg hospital. she will be housed in Toledo. A vigorous city and county office canvass is under way.

Youngstown S. M. Godfrey England Alice McSweeney Toledo Wilson Buffalo Pittsburg Martin McSweeny

McKeesport Notes on Dalzell Bill and Local Happenings

Special report from McKeesport notes no knowledge of a Dalzell bill for 75000 dollars to build a public structure. Postmaster Sales will send 25 petitions to Mr. Quay tomorrow. Captain Horace Smith, about 75, badly injured by a fall at his Connellsville home, is hospitalized at West Penn. McKeesport plans to lay out its crack baseball park into building lots.

McKresfort Jan John Dalzell Conerese Quay Horace Smith Youghiogheny Valley West Penn Hospital

Every Man a Candidate in Reynoldton Borough Vote

McKeesport January 8 Social notes describe Reynoldton becoming a borough with a 5000 population as borough elections loom for the third Tuesday next month. A flood of male candidates emerges and council plans to remove the Pennsylvania Railroad fence that divides the town.

Mckeesport Supreme Court Reynoldton Pennsylvania Railroad

Crestline Car Inspector Keroszhan Killed by Local Train

James Keroszhan, a car inspector for the Ft. Wayne Railroad at Crestline, was killed instantly when the south bound local left the yard at 7 this morning. The train split with cars dropping off, and Keroszhan was dragged under the trucks, suffering fatal injuries.

Crestline, O James Keroszhan Ft. Wayne Crestline Young Kernahan

County taxes shift to South Penn Railroad assets

Sommnser County Commissioners levy a new tax on all property of the South Penn Railroad within the county, signaling a fresh departure in local taxation.

Shamokin Mine Explosion Kills and Injures Workers

A mine blast at the Neilson shaft in Shamokin Pa vents gas ignition caused by a green hand carrying an unprotected lamp. Victims include Paul Grunzevski killed and Philip Desert fatally injured, with George Steele and Fred Ace injured, others burned or buried under debris.

Shamokin Jan No. Yein Neilson Paul Grunezski Philip Desert George Steele Ince Fred Ace Desert Granski Steele English Greeny Grumski Inborer

Princeton Crew Captain Kinz Seeks Tight Lineup

Princeton University crew captain Phil Kinz prepares the boat crew for an upcoming season. The squad aims for precision as rowers rehearse regatta starts and oar strokes. Coaches emphasize consistency and team cohesion for competitive events.

Baseball Teams' Prospects in Princeton Snowball Fights Begin

In Princeton, students resume activities as the new year starts. Snowball fights between classes are anticipated, with the stronger ’85 class expected to dominate freshmen. Captain Young leads baseball preparations. five top players from last year will be unavailable. Track candidates begin Monday.

Princeton Jan Phil King Mondar King New York Philadelphia Captain Young

Plans for Central League Meet Progressing

The committee for the proposed Western Baseball League met at the Wellington Hotel and proposed two actions. They want the Secretary to receive a list of players to assign to clubs and propose a 45 percent gate split for home and visiting clubs with 10 percent to the Association. They expect further Chicago meetings in two weeks and note potential approvals and club joins including Toledo Indianapolis Grand Rapids Milwaukee and a contested Minneapolis merger. The salary estimate is about 2500 per month per club.

Curiaco P. W. McGuire J. W. Speas Gus Schmelz Western Baseball League Wellington Speas Chicago Toledo Indianapolis Grand Rapids Milwaukee Western Association Hatch Morton Minneapolis The

Easy for the Strangler Thrills Thompson Parker Bout

A boxing exhibition drew a large crowd in Curiaco with Eric Jan and Evan Lewis arranging a three bout hour long challenge. Thompson was knocked down after a minute and a half, Parker endured several rounds and both fighters showcased the Strangler's prowess before refereed by Charles Volbrecht.

Eric Jan Evan Lewis Harvey Parker Harry Thompson Charles Volbrecht Thompson Parker Matsuda Sorekechi Dennis Gallagher Nelson Strangler

Krauthoff expects Dungan to wear Kansas City uniform

Western Association president L C Krauthoff arrived in Chicago to question Nick Young's power to assign Fielder Dungan to the Chicago club. Krauthoff insists Dungan will play for Kansas City, noting Dungan was released from Milwaukee to Omaha, then traded to Kansas City with Ed Stein. The October 10 contract, Krauthoff says, will stand under baseball law.

Chcago L. C. Krauthoff Western Asssociation Wellington Hotel Nick Young Fielder Dungan Chicago Kansas City Dungan Milwaukee Omaha Omahalub Ed Stein Mryanthoff

Turf Racing Results from Gut Trensure N 41

Track in good condition as racing continues. First race five and a half furlongs Turk fist wins with Chmet second. Second race six furlongs Noonday takes victory with Maveie Beck second. Third race six and a half furlongs Karbonne colt wins with Servns second. Fourth race one mile Santerer wins with Savier second. Fifth race four and a half furlongs Toano wins with E Blossom second. Sixth race one mile Firefir wins with Sparring second.

Gut Trensure Turk Fist Chmet Defendant Maveie Beck Ivanhoe Time I.why Rat Servns McKeever

Hesser challenges Miller to 220 yard race Friday night

Bert Hesser claims he will meet George Miller in Tar DisParen office on January 9 at 8 pm for a 220 yard match race with stakes from 100 to 500 dollars. The pair had a prior exchange over the run. The note sets up what is billed as a major cocking main in New York.

Bert Hesser George Miller Miller Tar DisParen New York Owens River Yosemite San Joaquin River San Joaquin Sierras Merced River

California Birds Dominate East in Sudden Finish at Daybreak

A main event drifted into a fizzle at dawn as California birds, of Japanese descent, held a strong lead over Maryland contenders. Western backers’ unsportsmanlike conduct halted the bout just as California neared victory by one point.

California Maryland

Fulford Hangs Up His Gun

Champion Fulford states he has retired from pigeon shooting after four wins in five contests against Captain Brewer. He plans to return to his work as master of construction, with occasional charity matches only if for a good cause, and says matchmaking days are over.

New Yorks Jan Sporting Times of Today Fulford Brewer Liviay

Fitz Won’t Meet Hall Ends Chances of Fight

New Orleans January 8 Special. Bob Fitzsimmons rules out fighting Jim Hall. Despite large purses offered by Olympic Club and Metropolitan, Fitzsimmons deems Hall beneath him and refuses any bout, quashing plans for a Hall bout.

New Orleans Bob Fitzsimmons Jim Hall Fitzsimmons Hall Minneapolis Olympic Club Metropolitan Fitz

Alleged Big Purses in Trotting Debated by McCracken

Secretary McCracken of Homewood Driving Park disputed reports of large trotting purses. He cited Grand Rapids offering 100000 but now only 30000 for three meets and said many tracks fail to fill purses. He argued Southwestern tracks aren’t superior to the grand circuit and forecast Williams as the sole 100000 purse source this year, fading soon.

McCracken Homewood Grand Rapids Williams

Rumor Flows That Climax May Quit County League

A rumor says Climax could drop out of the County League due to lacking enclosed grounds. Strong players may transfer to other clubs. Chartiers is suspected to replace them, with Ridgewood of Allegheny also seeking admission but with slim chances.

Chartiers Ridgewoods Allegheny

Captain Brewer Going West

Captain Brewer declares he will travel to meet challengers who claim marksmanship prowess. He cites rivals such as Charlie Budd, George and Abe Kleinman, J A J Elliott and others, noting they seldom travel East, so he heads toward Chicago to seek competition.

E.D. Fulford Charlie Budd George Abe Kleinman J. A. J. Elliott Kansas City Chicago

Slavin and Mitchell Reject Fight for Bigger Payout

Slavin and Mitchell refused to fight in the United Sites arena and instead joined Leavitt for a ten week engagement that guarantees them $12,000. The move, announced from Caicaeo on January 8, signals a shift from boxing to a more lucrative entertainment arrangement.

Caicaeo Slavin Mitchell United Sites Cs Areney Leavitt Cau

East End Gyms Challenge Western Pennsylvania Tug Team

The East End Gyms organize a tug of war squad ready to face any Western Pennsylvania team. They prepare for the next contest and expect strong performance.

East End Pennsylvania

Pittsburg Club Seeks Salvation Amid League Turmoil

The Pittsburg Club must be saved from its friends as Louisville officials vow to fight for Grimm. Grooke Wacrer is elected Press of the reorganized Washington League club, while local officials admit talks of trading Grimm for Tam rown. The next act of League directors promises a lively showdown. The Chicago Herald notes Boston may lose Stivetts and may see him pitch in Chicago. Arthur Whitney’s name goes unmentioned amid early trade talk. Bent Ips has entered the scene as pitcher.

Pittsburg Tue Louisville Grimm Grooke Wacrer Washington League Bro Tam Rown Chicago Herald Boston Stivetts Chicago Arthur Whitney Bent Ixxs

Baseball offseason chatter and college prep notes

Notre Dame will honor its contract with the Brooklyns for next season. The Grimm case provokes talk of Pittshore trickery and possible lawsuits. Harvard freshmen hold a meeting with Captain Frothingham as practice begins for the varsity season while players like O Connor and Dean receive praise. O Connor signs with Philadelphia.

Enore Kexyepy Metropolitans Jim Mutrie Kennedy Harvard Frothingham Psratca Burlington O'Connor University of Vermont Wright Philadelphia Oup Dudley Dean O’connor

General Sporting Notes and Upcoming Events

Billy Myer declines a match with Austin Gibbons. Australia favors Jim Hall over Ben Fitzsimmons. Bennett station to host a Genrer athletic club and 75 members already assured. Minneapolis hosts America championship event with 3500 a side next month. East End Gymnastic Club hosts January 28 athletics. Western Pennsylvania offers a tug of war. Pattenson averages 220 in first-class matches. Brooklyn and Suburban handicaps close with Hat prospects. Budd wins 50-bird race 41 to 37 at Watson's Park. Germantown Cricket Club lists 1103 members across categories. Dr. W. G. Grace shines for Lord Sheffield against Victoria. Victory colt shows promise as top 3-year-old of 18xx. Slavin and Mitchell draw big crowds in three-round bouts. Belmont Cricket Club elects officers and directors. Pritchard challenges O’Brien for £500 or £1000 stakes. Investments in city bonds warned. Dispatch to report market moves.

Billy Myer Austin Gibbons Frank Stavin Australia Jim Hall Ben Fitzsimmons Hall Bennett Station Froz Leven Minneapolia Hugh McCormick St. John Brooklyn W. P. Moesry J. W. Budd Watson's Park Burnside Budd Germantown Cricket Club Philadelphia W. G. Grace Lord Sheffield Victoria Binky Lakenann Victory His Highness P.stavis Lord Lonedale Slavin Mitchell Belmont Cricket Club J. Allison Scott H. H. Hallowell J. F. Falinestock, Jr R. M. Coyle Milton C. Work Messrs Green North Eastall Longstreth and Colohan Wood, Brown, Tete Ballard, Miller and Davis Oue

Blackmailer Bags Larceny Charge at Board of Trade

Elick Loewits, a Board of Trade member, was arrested in the directors room on a warrant by Baldwin & Farnam. He faced larceny and attempted blackmail for 1 000 pounds and had trading cards and memoranda aimed at a Board investigation.

Chicago Elick Loewits Board of Trade Baldwin & Farnam Loewits Taley Board of Trade Directors

Five Boilers Explode in Chicago Factory Killing Four

Jan date report of five boilers exploding at Warren Springer Mannufacturing on Canal Street. Four firemen died and two injured, one fatally. Victims: Arthur Hall Ad Pusch John Lee Patrick Rogers all employed in the engine room. Victim Henry Oswald to die. James Giggins badly scalded but to recover. Boiler plant recently erected two weeks ago. total damage about 15 900. cause unknown. Engineer Schroeder escaped unharmed apart from a stun.

Chicago Warren Springer Schroeder

Sawmill Boiler Blast Kills Seven at Bolling Alabama

A boiler explosion at a Bolling Alabama sawmill yesterday killed Engineer Cooper and four other workers, with four more injured two fatally. The mill was destroyed, and the loss is estimated at $30,000 with no insurance.

Boomngham Axvn Jan Bolling Ala Cooper

Death Valley explorers report basaltic cliffs match Giant’s Causeway

Special Field Agent Nelson returns from Death Valley and Yosemite expedition detailing basaltic columnar cliffs up to 50 feet high near Mount Lyell with six sided spires and thousands of basaltic specimens. The party collected 7000 to 8000 animal skins and countless birds plants to enrich California natural history.

Dtapathh San Francisco Jan Nelson Death Valley Yosemite Park Ireland Darwin Paramint Mountains Grapevine Range Nevada White Mountains California Arctic Mount Lyell North Fork San Joaquin Yosemite Galen Clark

Move to dissolve Trans Missouri Freight Association faces anti trust suit

District Attorney J W Addy filed a petition in U S Circuit Court to break up the Trans Missouri Freight Association. Fifteen railroads are named in a bid to dissolve the pool and end alleged unlawful restraints and monopolistic practices affecting western rail shipping and rate setting. The suit argues the association acts as a pool denying full competition and could leave shippers with a single west of Missouri owner.

ToreKay J. W. Addy United States Circuit Court Trains-Missouri Freight Association Trans- Missouri Freight Association Trans-Missouri Freight Association Missouri

Suffering for Sentiments at Green Farm Church

Norwalk reports that Rev Henry E Davies of Green Farm Congregational Church was asked to resign by his flock. The congregation faults recent sermons praising Roman Catholic beliefs and claims divine power to forgive others, leading to social scandal and calls for his departure.

Norwalk Henry E Davies Green Farm Congregational Church

Sloan commits suicide by head injury in jail cell

Memphis reports A. K. Sloan, longtime local businessman, killed himself by banging his head against the iron bars of a jail cell early this morning while under detention for drunkenness. He had been jailed the prior night. Hair and blood were noted on the barred barrier.

Memphis A. K. Sloan Sloan

River News and Notes from Louisville Dispatch

River news and notes report river levels at Louisville and nearby locations with ships J C Lewis and B P Wood arriving with coal, departures Fleetwood and Big Kanawha, weather clear and cold, temperatures around 52 at 4 PM and 2 degrees at 6 PM, snow noted at Warnex. The Buckeye State to pass up tonight and Kansas to New Orleans on Tuesday.

Fleetwood Cincinnati Big Kanawha Carrollton Owensboro Evansville Allegheny Junction Moucastowx Miami Warnex

River conditions and boat movements across multiple cities

The report notes river levels and navigation status in Evansville Wheeling Parkersburg and Cincinnati with various depths and falling trends. It mentions towboats laid up and delays on regular trips plus a fatal incident aboard a river steamer near Mason City and Lexington.

Evansville Mason City Lexington Mary Houston Cincinnati Ohio St. Louis River ST New Orleans Clarke Guiding Star Clocinnath Padyeah Teneseerhver Savannah Pe Saars Hamilton Boenver Vicksprag Fulton and Nargrs

LIE in business by Rev George Bodges

The second letter in a series on Christianity and business success discusses what lies behind ethical conduct in commerce and how faith informs thrift discipline and integrity in market life.

George Bodges

Multistate Fire Toll Records Large Losses Across Towns

Fire sweeps multiple locations including Syracuse Steel Works Av, Clarksville Woolen Mills, La Chute Quebec, Findlay Wellington factory, and Waynesburg area stores. Total loss around $18,000 to $310,000 with dozens displaced. casualties include injuries to rescuers during explosion in Zeigler residence. Fire originated in So wash Fink drug store basement.

Syracuse N. J Syracuse Steel Works Clarksville Clarksville Woolen Mills McKinter First Street la Chute Quebec Findlay American Nail Machine Works Wellington Manufacturig Company New York Newtown Waynesburg Dennis White Lindsey Morris L. Hickman Conway Roberts Spicer Sarah A. Morris Waynesburg and Mt. Morris Company David R Albert Spragg Jeannette Cook Hugh Henry Sowash & Fink Canal Dover Dr. Hoch Henry Seltzer & Riymstein P. J. Slater J. B. Skelly Tobaccoutist J. B. Zeigier Dispatch Building J. B. Trescher Sullyenvon Episcopal Congregation F. J. Scott Frank Trimbie 5. G. Keys Mike Foley J. King Zeigler Scott

Farmers Alliance delegates seek nonpartisan labor platform in 1892

At the National Conference of State Presidents of the Farmers Alliance the body adopted a resolution urging delegates at the Industrial Conference in St. Louis on February 22 1892 to press for a labor platform to be presented to the Democratic Republican and People's parties for 1893 elections while avoiding formal party affiliation. A memorial to Congress condemns low farm mood and calls for government issuance of money at low interest and full silver coinage with gold parity.

Wasuixetoy D. C National Conference of Farmers’ Alliance Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union St. Louis Orcani Democratic Party Republican Party People’s Party Congress

Ocean Steamship Arrivals From and To

Short fragment lists ocean steamship arrivals with from and destination fields. The readable text hints at origin and final port in a maritime import schedule style. No specific ships, dates, or companies are clearly identified in the available snippet.

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