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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1892

Page

6

Khedive Abbas Pasha Death Report and Egypt Arrival Plans

European doctors Hesse and Comanos presented their case on the Khedive’s death after influenza and pneumonia with nephritis. Abbas Pasha, the new Khedive, is due to arrive in Alexandria aboard the Khedivial in Trieste by Thursday, with a formal reception planned in Cairo and British and Egyptian troops lined along the route.

Abbas Pasha Egypt Carro.Jap Hesse Comanos Salem Comunos Cairo Alesandria Trieste Abdin Palace Constantinople Alybas Pasha England Turkey

Electric car runs away in Beaver Valley line accident

Treawen Fats Jan 1 special reports motorman James Smiley of Beaver Valley traction struck by a pole while inspecting a car. He fell 44 feet as the buggy sped toward a embankment. conductor halted the vehicle by pulling the trolley wheel. Smiley was taken to New Brighton and is fatally injured.

Treawen Fats James Smiley Beaver Vailey Baalesville Smiley Iemotenman Slong New Brighton

Funeral Feud Over a Alive Body at Berkeley Street Church

At Berkeley Street Presbyterian Church a funeral sparked a scare when Daniel K. McLeod insisted Josephine Matthewsen was alive after being pronounced dead from heart disease. He began a large fire to resuscitate her, but by morning authorities confirmed she had died and the panic subsided.

Bostex Berkeley Street Presbyterian Josephine Matthewsen Daniel K. McLeod Macleod McLeod

Colored Catholic priest celebrates mass in New York

The Rev. August Tolton, 38, pastor of St Monica's Chicago, preached at St. Benedict the Moor in New York becoming the first colored priest to celebrate mass there in two years. The church serves colored Catholics and the crowd filled the pews for the service. Tolton was ordained in Rome and first celebrated mass in this country at the same church in 1876.

New York Uo-Dar August Tolton St Monica's Church Chicago St. Benedict the Moor Father Tolton Rome Benedict the Moor

First colored priest ordained in United States

A man from Missouri ran away to Illinois at the war’s start. After studying at St. Francis College in Quincy he was sent to Rome for priesthood training and ordained in 1886 becoming the first colored priest for the United States. He then served among Quincy’s colored community before moving to Chicago three years earlier.

Missourio Melinois St. Francis' College Quincy Rome United States Chicago

Mob Seizes Ascension Town After Bitter Conflict

Couriers report a violent uprising in Ascension Chihuahua where Rafael Anchela was re elected president by a narrow margin. A mob of about 190 attacked the town building killing Anchela and his secretary, with several revolutionaries also dead and troops en route.

Dexine N. M Ascension Chihuahua Church Party Diax Rafael Anchela Anchela N. Devalas France Sanxo Garza

Indian Reservation Arrests Blocked by Army Advisers

A Tongue River Agency alert reports Montana sheriffs seeking arrests on the reservation. Captain Bourke telegraphed General Merritt, who advised Governor Toole to stop civil authorities from entering the reservation. Indians fear civilian arrests, while soldiers’ presence reassures them.

Helexa Tongue River Agency Bourke First Cavalry Merritt Toole

Montana delegates reject a federal land grant plan

In Hevexa Montana on January 10 the 14 delegates to the State Irrigation Convention voted unanimously against accepting arid lands from Uncle Sam. They support federal aid for reclamation but prefer their own plan using sale proceeds to fund water development for agriculture. The gathering included ranchers stockmen and miners with Senator Power noting that ceded lands could halt future irrigation appropriations.

Hevexa Monxt Montana Uncle Sam De‘ezates Salt Lake Senator Power

Economites Win Suit Over Lumber Value in Warren

In Warren Pennsylvania on January 10 a jury awarded the Economite Society two thousand nine hundred ninety dollars in a case against Jacob Henrici John Duss and others to recover the value of lumber estimated at fifteen thousand dollars The defense counsel immediately sought a new trial and may appeal to the Supreme Court The Harmonites contended the lumber was cut from their Warren County lands against their protests and floated down the Allegheny river to be sold

Warren Jacob Henrici John Duss Economite Society John Davidson Lamber Supreme Court Harmonites Warren County Allegheny

English slave trade in Singapore Chinese coolies drafted and shipped

Mr Varley writes to Lord Salisbury accusing the government of allowing a traffic in Chinese coolies drafted by thousands in Singapore. The captives, nearly naked, are placed in sheds by slave dealers, shipped to Java Sumatra Borneo and Johorea and hired out under enforced labor with no say on position work or pay.

Loxnos Varley Singapore Lord Salisbury Java Sumatran Borneo Johorea

Abduction Attempt Averted by Flora Golien

Four men tried to abduct 12 year old Flora Golien near Carroll and Eleventh streets on Saturday evening. A carriage blocked the curb as two men approached. one grabbed her while another held the door. Flora escaped and ran home aided by factory workers returning from shift. Police seek the assailants. parents know no motive.

Flora Golien Carroll and Eleventh Streets Mrs. Goijien

Newly Projected Coal Road in Toscarawas Valley

Coal operators in the Toscarawas valley plan a railroad from Justus through Pigeon Run valley using an abandoned Wheeling and Lake Erie survey. The line aims to open a new outlet for the region’s expanding coal basins.

Massillon Toscarawas Valley Justus Cleveland, Canton and Southern Cleveland, Lorrain and Wheeling Pigeon Run Wheeling and Lake Erie

Band of 200 armed men reported in Durango mountains

At Tor ream Mes, a band of 200 armed men has been seen in the Durango mountains above Laredo. Active preparations are under way to intercept them. Five of the gang have been captured by the locals. It is unclear whether they belong to Garza’s faction or are famine desperate robbers.

EacLe Pass Tex Torrecm Mes Durango Laredo Ganz Garza

California Horses Face Doubtful Outlook in 1882 Handicaps

New York dispatch reports the Sydney, Brooklyn Handicaps and Suburban entries as the 1882 season opens. About 40 to 50 high class horses expected in each race with California entries unlikely, though a strong field from Longstreet Son King and others remain.

Dispatch New York Brooklyn

Robinson Not Unfriendly Letter From Cleveland President

Louisville January 10. Attorney Zach Phelps received a letter from Cleveland club President Frank Robinson to the Players' Committee. It discusses player distribution, the Grim dispute, and urges assignments based on December 5 contracts, defending friendlier ties with Pittsburgh and opposing attempts by National League clubs to constrain the four Association clubs.

Louisville Spoeriai aAttorney Zach Phelps Frank Robinson Cleveland Indianapolis Grim Robinson Thetoley Richardson New York

Zimmer Refuses to Sign Bonus Clause in Contract

Cleveland catcher Charles Zimmer declines a contract with the option clause. Secretary Howley says Zimmer will sign only as they want or not play next season. The Plain Dealer notes Zimmer’s stance is imprudent given baseball’s state and suggests Doyle and O Connor as catchers keep the club independent.

Catcer Charles Zimmer Cleveland Ball Club Howley Doyle O'Connor

Yale Track Team Begins Training Under Captain Wright

New Haven January 10 The Yale track squad, known as the Mott Haven team, started practice under Captain Wright who also ran Yale’s football last season. Most are green novices, with only Harry Williams the hurdler and Ryder the pole vaulter having prior track experience. Former stars have left college, but material may develop with training.

New Haven Yale Mott Haven Wricht Harry Williams Ryder Pote Vannter Runnin Winping

Cornell Varsity Crew Reports for Spring Training

Ithaca New York January 10 Special The Cornell Varsity crew began training under Charley Courtney with candidates reported including Wasner Witherbee Young Marston Barr Kells Kranz Gilson Mall Weber Danham Root and Warner Trainees Wagner Barr Witherbee and Warner have football backgrounds. Several veterans from last year return to the crew and several from the freshman eight also row.

Ithaca Cornell Charley Courtney Wasner Witherbee Young Marston Barr Kells Kranz Gilson Mall Weber Danham Root Warner Wagner Youn Kelly Sarr Dunham Hall

Bowling Tournament Resumes for Hostetter Cup

The Bowlinz Tourner resumes this evening for the Hostetter Cup as competition picks up again after a pause. Participants from local leagues are expected to compete for titles and prize money in the resumed event.

Bellefield Cup Doubt Falls on To Night Contest

Sllera of the Bellefield club draws keen interest as tonight's game may clinch the cup for Bellefield. A win by East End Germs would reset the tourney, rendering Bellefield and Linden victories moot.

Sllera Bellefield Club Bellefields East End Harting Bellefield Linden

East St Louis Jockey Club hires Carter as presiding judge

The East St Louis Jockey Club secures Mr John J Carter of Nashville as presiding judge for races at their new track. Three cars of horses arrive from Garfield Park with more expected from Guttenburg and other centers before opening day. The Louisville club faces a strong stance on Tom Brown while rejecting any exchange.

St. Louis Tan East St. Louis

Horse Racing Notes From East and West

Matt Atter trains 15 two year olds at Westchester while Til the Maine circuit savors a new mile track in Portland. Vic H all set to return to grand circuit next year and efforts toward a kite track in Lima gain momentum in 1900 era style. Old Bob and American Sportsman entries highlight a season of swift prospects and long miles.

Matt Atter Westchester Maine Portland New York Sportsman Sundl Nancy Hanks Vic H Wrace George H. Batlry T. C. Carvent Lima

Allegheny pool tourney kicks off this afternoon

Long distance pools have invaded Kansas City as the Allegheny tourney starts this afternoon. Penestaias J. Sargowrie wins the Sheffield handicap of March 6, 1868 with nine yards Start from Mole. George Smith of Pittsburg wins the handicap of June 7, 1881. Tuy Restizouche Salmon Club acquires exclusive fishing rights on the Matapedia river. Mayor Coren of Fall River offers a 210 cup for city football clubs. Weavers’ Association may offer a cup with Narragansett mill strikers backing the effort.

Kansas City Penestaias J. Sargowrie Mole George Smith Pittsburg Tuy Restizouche Salmon Club Matapedia Queec United States Lord Mountstephen Coren Fall River Weavers’ Association Narragansett

Thirteen Club Seeks Haunted House for Meetings

New Havens January 10 a Thirteen Club formed by 13 young men lawyers and physicians seeks a haunted meeting space. Rules include open umbrella at meetings a ladder entering under it a cross eyed janitor a red haired member entering first and a skeleton at dinner. Meetings held on Fridays with Friday the 13th avoided for travel.

New Havens Stovery

Purseetox preacher touts end times in Kentucky county

In Purseetox Kentucky a man named Terry claims to follow a Philadelphia teacher Tussell He preaches a new religion he says Christ returned in 74 and that the world ends in October 194 He uses a Bible based mathematical calculation to predict the exact day and minute of the event He has no formal church name yet but says a few followers will build a church Soon he is about 60 and well spoken drawing four to five converts ARKALON Kawn Jan 10 All is quiet at the Kansas war scene State troops guard six prisoners tied to the Botkin shooting and Sheriff Dunn death as remote trouble fades amid ongoing tensions JANUARY SALES 225 000 worth of lace and heavy curtains from last season at about one third off at Jos Horner Co Penn Avenue Stores sale begins today with large crowds expected.

Purseetox Terry Tussell Philadelphia Uves Arkalon Kawn Kansas Jos

Weather Ridge Settles Over North America Amid Storms

A stationary high pressure ridge from Idaho to Newfoundland shows readings around 30.72 inches in Northfield and 39.40 in Melena. A second developing storm off the Middle Atlantic coast brings northeast winds up to 52 mph. Rain falls in the Gulf region and Middle Atlantic States, with snow in Missouri and the Ohio Valley. Temperature drops in the West Gulf, Kansas, Nebraska and Oregon. Snow flurries likely in the Lower Missouri and Great Lakes regions. rain expected in the Middle Gulf and East Coast.

Idaho Newfoundland Northfield Melena Min South Arizons Lake Michigan Middle Atlantic Patteras Gulf Region Middle Atlantic States Missouri Middle Mississippi Ohio Valleys Lake Michignan West Gulf States Kansas Nebraska Oregon Ohio

Democrats Favor International Silver Coinage Congress

A newspaper summary reports Democratic leaders advocating an international congress on silver coinage to settle the issue before Congress reconvenes in November 1893. Senator Carlisle supports a monetary conference to restore silver use alongside gold and urges careful consideration of free coinage policies. Several prominent Democrats oppose delaying silver legislation and favor an unlimited coinage law tested by experience.

Carlisle Associated Press Goa Congress Althonas Democratic Party Palmer Ilinois Blind House Committee On Coinage Culberson Kilgore Texas Tarsney Missouri Shively Indiana Chilton

River News and Notes from Louisville in January

Weather cold with snow fog as the river falls. Readings show 6 feet 4 inches on the rails and 8 feet 10 inches in the canal, with 16 feet noted elsewhere. The Buckett State from Cincinnati to Memphis will descend tonight. only the Fleetwood departed for Cincinnati.

Secial Louisville Cincinnati Memphis Fleetwood

Weather Log Confused Report From Upper Gaorces

Weather notes show a cloudy cold pattern with a thermometer reading unclear and fixtures misread. River measurements list Mogcastons River and Waknex River with low readable feet values, indicating falling or uncertain levels.

Weather and River Traffic Report from Below

The dispatch notes intensely cold and cloudy conditions with rising river levels and thickened shore ice. Vessels including Sam Clarke with coal, Coal City tow, and Joseph Henry tender pass near Greeny as the river remains stationary and conditions worsen.

Parkersuces Ohio Congo Viexsprey Sam Clarke New Orleans Coal City Pittabury Mearnis Ligerhouse Joseph Henry H. F. Frishle Paseed Greeny Clear and Eck

Death Toll Rises in Krebs Mine Disaster Aftermath

The Krebs mine disaster death toll reaches 58 with 17 more victims likely to die within a day. Rescue work ends as all debris is searched and no further bodies found. A joint miners and officials inquiry will start tomorrow. Funerals proceed with simple coffins and limited services.

Krebs

Bribed Swede posing as Count fleeces boarder

A Swedish man calling himself Count C Clarence von Rogen was arraigned in Yorkville Police Court on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses and grand larceny. He claimed wealth and a rich Philadelphia grandmother, showed fake papers, sold five $100 building association certificates, and convinced Martin Suva to pay $338 for them before being exposed.

New York Clarence von Rogen Stockholm Yorkville Martin Suva Suva Clara B. Moore Philadelphia Thomas Hill Chicago Denver Building Association Association Atlanta Sura

Two Views On Garza Revolution Split

General John B Frisbie, long resident in Mexico, calls Garza's uprising a cranky misnomer with no popular support and predicts the group will fade by month end. Merchant Rafael M Garcia counters that the revolt has clerical backing and will spread, citing Diaz regime fears and heavy troop concentrations.

New York John B. Frisbie Mexico Frisbie Garza Menxico San Antonio Oereen Rafel M. Garcia Diaz

Maniac's Mysterious Case From Beaver Falls

Dixmont reports describe Patrick Morris, an insane man, sinking rapidly and likely to die. Police probe who supplied him with drugged liquor after New Year's Eve chaos and a jail assault as Father Faller found money in his yard. Morris, once employed by the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad, vanished then slept by a river bank.

Braver Fass Dixmont Patrick Morris Morris Father Faller Pittsburg and Lake Erie

How the Alien Contract Labor Law Is Ignored on the Border

Lockport NY January 10 Special The alien contract labor law is openly violated at Suspension Bridge where Canadians cross into the United States for work. Some employed on the American side travel daily from Canada while others work here temporarily in jobs Americans would hold. Population shifts from Canada exceed prior years and locals urge a strict test of the law to learn its real purpose and scope.

Lockront N. Y Suspension Bridge United States Canada

Kabo Corsets Guarantee at Sew Adver The Peoples Store

An ad for Kabo corsets at Sew Adver The Peoples Store on Fifth Ave Pittsburg promises a year guaranteed non breaking and non kink behavior with maker backing. It invites customers to return for refunds if any bone breaks or kinks or if the corset fails to satisfy after a short wear period. Also promotes muslin underwear at discounted prices with broad size availability.

Pantaloons to Order Slashes Prices in January Sale

Retailer touts unmatched pantaloons and drastic price cuts for January. Stock reduced to two price points with $7 $8 $9 items now $6 and $16 $12 items now $8 per pair. Windows showcase high class goods marked down to $6 and $8. Strong emphasis on quality intact despite discounts.

P. S

General Uprising in Mexican States Reported

A Piedras Negras dispatch says a general uprising has begun in Durango Chihuahua Coahuila and Sonora with malcontents rallying to Garza. Bands of 300 to 400 march and loot toward Monterey as Chihuahua governor appeals to Diaz for troops.

San Antonio Piedras Negras Mexico Durango Chihuahua Coahuila Sonora Garza Monterey Chihuahan Diaz

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