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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1891

Page

6

Dempsey Favored as Big Fight Nears in New Orleans

In New Orleans a vast crowd gathers as Dempsey prepares to face Fitzsimmons for a $12,000 purse and the middleweight title, with betting shifting toward the Nonpareil. Promoters and backers from across the country converge, including Peter Jackson and Gamse, while Dempsey arrives with his wife and entourage amid eager fans.

Peter Jackson Gamse Dieratchi New Oreays Sullivan Hilrain United States Crescent City Dempsey Fitzsimmons

Quail Law Reform Backed by Duquesne Kennel Club

Local sportsmen at the Duquesne Kennel Club meeting call for stricter quail selling laws. They applaud Supreme Court guidance on prohibition scope, urge state acts to ban possession and sale of game, and seek inter-state shipment controls. A special resolution honors John W. Harue for enforcing game laws and names committee members J. O’R ensy, H. M. Breckenridge, John Moorhead.

Duquesne Kennel Club Dogguesene Kennel Club John W. Harue Horge J. O'Rensy H. M. Breckenridge John Moorhead

Cleveland Investor Eyes League Return Amid Secret Talks

In Cleveland on January 12, Secretary Frank Brannell of the Players' League travels to New York for Brotherhood talks. Albert Johnson hints at reinvestment and possible fast moves to signal discontent with league treatment. Ex-Congressman Frank Hurd is named as attorney for one figure in the unfolding affair.

League Disraten Cleveland Frank Branell Players’ League New York Brotherhood Johnson Gotham Al‘ort Kronell Ttham Morton Robson Ketcham Frank Hurd

Kostech to Meet Clearwater in City Pool Challenge

Syracuse expert George M Kostech pledges a $50 forfeit as he accepts Clearwater Ohio champion W H Clearwater’s pool battle for twenty dollars a side. The match aims to cover 600 balls with three hundred per side in Burg dispatch.

George M. Kostech Syracuse W. H. Clearwater Ohio Tae Prres- Burg Dispatch Clearwater Burg

O Connell Defeats Conley For Welterweight Title

In Oreams Jan 12 a boxing match at the Auburn Association rooms ended with Doc O Connell defeating Eddie Conley of Boston for the $1,000 purse and the welterweight championship left vacant after Paddy Duffy's death. The bout featured clear rounds with O Connell landing lefts and counters, Conley scoring at times, and a decisive knockdown in the seventh round as Carroll’s protegé earned the title.

Doc Carroll Conley Eddie Copley Ame O'Connel Jimmy Carroll Finke Howe Hodgkin Jim Corbett Doe

May Get a Franchise in National League

A telegram from New Year notes baseball deals arriving, with strong support for granting Civetonat a National League franchise if reserve rule holds. Talks include three-party national agreement among National League American Association and Western Association, with Al Johnson expected to arrive.

Disratch National League American Association Western Association al Johnson Civetonat

Look for a Fight Onboard City of Pittsburg

Humane Agent O Brien investigates an alleged dog fight said to have occurred on the steamer City of Pittsburg early Sunday morning. He has not confirmed details and suspects a mix up with a cocking main at Wheeling drawing Pittsburg interest.

Humane O Brien O'Brien Pittsburg Fourteenth Ward Agert O'Brien

Football Games Arranged For McKeesport Club

McKeesport will not be idle while a new Allegheny County Football League schedule forms. On Saturday the McKeesport club faces Shaw Station, then meets the Eighteenth Ward Pittsburg club the following week. The Eighteenth Ward game will be played in McKeesport with many spectators possible if the weather cooperates.

McKeesport Allegheny County Football League Shaw Station Pittsburg

Dying in Silence and Poverty in London Lodging Houses

The report details severe urban distress as magistrates bolster aid and churches fundraise, including a widow whose husband and child died of starvation, a thin man dying in a policeman's arms, and widespread hunger among six children. Shipping delays from ice and a Scots strike worsen hardship. depots see fights for relief tickets, while a thaw arrives.

Iby Dunlat Cable Company London Holland Trieste Odessa Glasgow East End

Noted Engineer Dead at Liverpool

OC L Fair general superintendent of the Mersey Tunnel Railway dies after a severe chill develops into pneumonia. He had guided visitors and supplied special trains during a 40 year tenure since the tunnel opened in 1886. He was highly regarded by American engineers on their Liverpool visit.

Padlewski Arrest Prompts Police Doubt in Identity

Jan. 12 Pants reports that authorities doubt the arrested man at Olot claiming to be Padlewski and the murderer of General Sellverstroff. French police might confirm via official reports, but strong grounds for disbelief remain. The Chief of Police requests the suspect’s photograph before ruling further.

Dunlap Pants Olot General Sellverstroff Padlewski Storus

Murder Mystery as Farmer Found Dead in Cork River

The body of Daniel Coughlan, a farmer, was found in the Arabeg river near Battevant in Cork county. He was bound with heavy irons chained around the neck. Police inquiries begin as the death remains shrouded in mystery.

ET Dunlap Daniel Coughlan Arabeg Battevant Cork

Seine Crossing Tragedy Claims Nine Lives

From the riverfront at Pants on January 12 the Seine froze and a crowd attempted to cross. Nine lives were lost as several fell through thin ice, with rescuers still searching the banks for survivors.

Directors Meet at Hotel Anderson for Club Transfer

Local baseball club directors held a routine meeting at the Hotel Anderson. Attorney Schoyer attended to finalize the transfer of the menses of the old club to the new. President ONeill plans to leave for New York this evening.

Anderson Schoyer O'Neill Will Lkely New York

Traveling Salesman Charged With Bigamy

Henry G. McCane, a Heinz traveling salesman, was arrested on bigamy and desertion charges filed by his first wife, Mrs. P. B. McCane of Allegheny. She alleges elopement with Miss Hopkins three years ago and presents letters. McCane claims a divorce from a Kansas City court. Bail set at 1000, wife No.2 reportedly in Beaver awaiting arrival.

Henry G. McCane H. J. Heinz & Co P. B. McCane Allegheny Dispatch Seventh Avenue McCune No. 1 Miss Hopkins McCune Shore Hopkins Kansas City Inspector McAleese McCane McCone Beaver

Storm and flood wreck property along New England coast

Severe storm roared along the New England coast causing widespread damage. In Birmingham Connecticut a freshet washed away Derby Railroad piling and toppled a bridge. Fall River wharves flooded and two schooners grounded at Anthony's Wharf. Providence tracks and wharves underwater amid highest tide in 25 years. Highland Light Massachusetts hit by fierce gale from Sunday night. Camden wharves flooded. Eastport wind 45 mph, barometer low, high tide since 188? Floods hit lumber yards. Montreal suffers worst snow storm of the season and rail traffic delays. Allentown Pennsylvania report heavy snowfall with washouts. Steubens and Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Railroad affected. Slatington ice gorge floods water. Factories idle. about 300 workers idle. City of Washington steamer reports distress. one crewman killed, another missing after cyclone. City of New Bedford damaged by giant wave during trip to New York.

New England Birmingham Conn Housatonic Derby Fall River Anthony Providence Highland Light Masa Camden Eastport Montreal Allentown Parain Steubens Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Slatington Franklin Dam Paite Wire-Red Johnston & Swa Furniture Adalaid City Washington New York Havana Fort Monroe City of New Bedford

Accidents of the Two Cities Yesterday Reported

A list records yesterday’s accidents with one death and several injuries. Michael Carr was crushed by rolls at Carbon Iron Works after his foot slipped. he leaves a wife and six children. George Keifer, a yardman, is nursing a broken leg after a fall from a Lloyd Mills trestle. Cooney Shindehette was injured in a wagon runaway. Sammy Einstein, 18, broke a leg after slipping on ice.

Michael Carr Carbon Iron Works Georce Keirer George Keifer Baltimore and Ohio Lloyd Mills Cooney Schinpehette West End Cooney Shindehette Sammy Brosters Sammy Einstein

Fight Over Robert Ray Hamilton Will Opens in Court

In New York on January 12 Surrogate Ransom hears the Hamilton will contest. Eva J. Harriton alias Eva Mann appears with counsel as witnesses testify to Eva and Josh Mann living as husband and wife. Reverend Burr testifies to a marriage between Robert Hamilton and Eva Steele in Paterson on January 7.

New York Robert Ray Hamilton Eva J. Harriton Eva Mann Fuller Edson W. Burr Elizabeth Robert Hemi A Eva L. Steele Paterson Eva Josh Mann

Shooting Event At Homestead With Prize Sweepstake

Homestead Gen Club hosts a prize Sweepstake shoot on Saturday at Homestead. Prizes are advertised as excellent. A five bird shoot matches Messrs Peterson Wilkingson and Atwood against Ross Keaner and Newlin with losers paying for a banquet. A lively time is anticipated.

Homestead Gen Club Homestead Messrs Peterson Wilkingson Atwood Ross, Keaner and Newlin

European Highlights and Paris Ice Skating News

The Seine freezes over in Paris with skating prospects. The Zetland Balfour Irish relief fund reaches £100000. The Bishop of Peterborough is named Archbishop of York. Scots rail strikers vow to continue their campaign. Sir William Vernon Harcourt comments on Gladstone's public life. France awaits invitation to World Fair. Boulogne conference tensions denied by Ma McCarthy. Newfoundland fishermen warned they may act next spring. Ancus Bishop Loewe warns Irelands bishops and priests to wait on Parnell retirement until married.

Banox Havisxas Paris Zetland-Balfour Peterborough York Seine William Vernon Harcourt Gladstone Fransce McCanthy Boulogne Fressinnige Party Cranies DrixKn Newfoundland Ancus Bistop Loewe Armagh

State Baseball League Organized in Harrisburg

The State Baseball League was organized today with representation from Harrisburg Reading Williamsport Lancaster and Wilkes Barre. The formation marks a new regional league in the state and sets the stage for upcoming competition.

Haa Harrisburg Reading Williamsport Lancaster Wilkesbarre

Sporting Notes Constart Reader Highlights Boxing Umpire Plans

The column reports on boxing prospects with Kilrain vs Godrt and Mitchell Slavin incoming from England. It notes Charley Snyder as umpire candidate and Steve Farrell seeking a move on Myers. McLea ws is willing to row for any turn on the Jarra tmatts river after a race, and Rogers denies grove involvement at Mekiees Rocks.

Sporting Notes Salem A. G. Spalding New York Charley Snydeer American Association Hecker Steve Farrell Myers Arrin McLeaws Jarratmatts Stansbury Rogers Jake Kilrain George Godrt Cole Pacific Coast Billy Muldoo

Lights Activated At Allegheny City Plant For Tests

An Allegheny City plant test was conducted last night with all lights on for inspection though no action was taken. An Iron City Microscopical Society meeting is set for this evening at Fifth Street rooms. Treasurer Denniston announced Reese as vehicle officer and O. S dwame as assistant cashier. Mank E. Jorr and Mary Cuff wed by Mayor Wyman in his private office.

Allegheny City Iron City Microscopical Society Society Fifth Street Ciry Denniston Inted & Reese O. 5 Dvwame Mank E.jorr Mary Cuff Wyman

Aldermen Sentences Upheld and Pending Transfers

Aldermen Maneese and Callen were resentenced yesterday to the work house and the penitentiary respectively and remain in jail. They will be moved to their confinement sites today. Alderman Doughty has not yet been arrested.

Maneese Callen Doughty

Telegraphers to Strike On Milwaukee Line

A Milwaukee telegraphers strike drive gains momentum after leaders issue a circular dated January 9 in Vinton Iowa. The plan protests a one fourth salary cut for station agents and operators by the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway to fund pay raises for conductors and trainmen. The effort seeks donations from union members to support those resisting the reductions while leaders vow to stand firm against the cuts.

Telepco A. D. Thurston Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Vinton Division Superintendenta Thurston Chicago Milwaukee 5. Paul Road A. L. Thurston B. O. Fox

Local arrests include embezzlement and assault cases

J. M. Barep faces embezzlement charges by W. H. Murphy. Patrick Braey of the Twenty‑eighth ward is charged with throwing his wife down stairs. Moses Woon, black, escaped an officer Saturday night but was recaptured. Finley Williams jailed after a telegram from Cadiz Ohio accusing him of burglarizing a store. William Ronniers and Frank Hughes arrested at Ft Wayne depot on suspicion of pickpocketing. James O'Donnell arrested for beating A. D. Russell at a Penn avenue saloon on New Year’s Day. S G WatsonGler and A. J. Robey sent to jail for a retracking charge of false race. Michael McCaffrey bailed before Alderman McKenna for assault and battery on a 10 year old. John Livingston arrested for stealing an overcoat from Andrew Brooks at 670 Fifth Avenue. William and Stella Cox jailed for a hearing on keeping a dis orderly house. Tomas Coates and William Stagmore arrested on suspicion of robbing John Williams’s house on Williams Hill. John E. Welsh, a Pittsburgh Traction conductor, observed in Shore’s area.

J. M. Barep W.H. Murphy Patrick Braey James O'Donnell A. D. Russell Penn Avenue S& G Watghler A. J. Robey Alderman McMasters Michael McCaftrey Alderman McKenna Jomn Livingston Andrew Brooks Fifth Avenue William Stella Cox Alderman Gripp Tomas Coates William Stagmore John Williams Williams Hill Jonn E. Welsh Pittsburg Traction Con- Sones Peoace Lawson Shore

Report of the House Ballot Box Committee

The House received the committee’s report on forged signatures and forged paper tied to a patent ballot box contract. It finds Richard G. Wood authored the forged contract and that Wood, Milward, Davis aided forging while Foraker and Halstead published it without knowing its falsity. The panel condemns the actions as political misconduct and notes no direct improper ties to the ballot boxes. Mason disagrees with the additional findings and defends Halstead and Foraker as deceived, urging fair judgment.

Washington House Ballot Box Committee Ohio Congress House Mason Illinois Richard G. Wood Frank L. Milward Davis Foraker and Halstead Milward BR. G. Wood Wood Foraker Ciccionati Murat Halstead Commercial Gazette Vis Campbell R. Mason Whaether Messrs Mr. Mas Mesars Eeteek Een Mesers Halst

City Chief Browns Fire Escape Law Threatens Owners

Chief Brown declares a law requires fire escapes on buildings of three stories or more and will prosecute noncompliant owners after January 15. The move targets property owners who have not installed the mandated safety feature.

Brown

Notable Visitors and Local News from the Duquesne

W B Backus of Genoa Nebraska reports fear of an Indian invasion in Western Nebraska causing business to stall. Denver publisher W H Griffith visits the Duquesne and heads to New York, while Assistant Railway Mail Service head Campbell tours locally. Others staying or traveling include Fred Gifford A M Lalley W D Williams and G W Hoblitzell F J Hearne Marcus Mayer Robert Rhodes and John F Atchison with Eastward departures noted.

W. B. Backus Genoa Neb Seventh Avenue Nebraska Seth W. H. Griffith Denver Duquesne New York Grigich Colorado Campbell Fred K. Gifford Cambridge Congressman Bynum A. M. Lalley Youngstown W. D. Williams Wheeling and Lake Erie Road Phil Knox John F. Atchison G. W. Hoblitzell Hyndmad F. J. Hearne Wheeling Monongahela House

Fatally Stabbed in a Duel Over Miner’s Attention

Special telegraph dispatch from Scott Twp Pa reports Tom Patterson challenged coal miner Grant Anderson to a duel after finding him with Patterson’s wife. A struggle followed with Patterson severely injured and Anderson fatally stabbed.

Tom Patterson Dispatch Scott Tpas Grant Anderson Patterson Anderson

Special Weather Bulletin and River Telegrams Summary

Special Weather Bulletin reports a storm off Maine will affect European steamers for about 26 hours with high winds from Norfolk to Nova Scotia. Cold wave centered in Minnesota and North Dakota, zero to 2 below, will be felt on the lakes and Atlantic coast by night. Frosts near San Francisco, then warming. River telegrams list rising and falling rivers with weather notes across Brownsville Mongaltown Warren Louisville Evansville Cairo Meurats and ANeville. varying temperatures and sparse precipitation.

Maine Norfolk Nova Scotia Sandy Hook Block Island Iako Minnesota North Dakota Lake Atlantic Coast San Francisco Brownsville Mongaltown Warren—River Louisville

Miller Horner wedding solemnized at Christ M E Church

The Miller Horner marriage was solemnized at Christ M E Church with a guest list from wealthy circles. The bride wore a veil. Miss Lilly Palmer and Miss McClure attended as maids, with Helen Witherow maid of honor, and E. E. Little as best man. Ushers included Albert Long, Thornton Urr, Frank E. Richardson, and S. Raymond Horner. A reception followed at the bride’s Stockton Avenue home with relatives present. An Eastern wedding trip is planned.

Miller-Horner Christ M. E. Church Cone Lilly Palmer Miss McClure Helen Witherow Miller Stockton Avenue

Amateur Macbeth at Bijou to Feature Student Cast

A matinee of Macbeth will be staged at the Bijou Theater on February 6 under Prof Byron W. King. Ed Langoer will play Macbeth, with four young women sharing Lady Macbeth in a rotating comic role. The production promises professional appointments, scenic effects, and historically accurate costumes.

Macbeth Bijou Byron W. King Prof. King Ed Langoer Lady Macebeth Mattie Kennedy Clara Dawes Marcella Krowniey Thea Starshall Osage City Kan King

Silver Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Helbling

The Helbling residence on Butler street hosted a silver anniversary party for Mr W H Helbling and wife. Friends gathered to honor the couple with testimonials in the silver line. The Helblings were married in Riceville and have lived in Lawrenceville since.

Helbling Butler Street W. H. Helbling

George Riddle to Perform at Carnegie Hall Third Star Course Entry

Notable events include George Riddle a Harvard trained elocutionist appearing at Carnegie Hall in the third Star Course program by Hendricks and Webster. The evening also features lectures and social mentions from local figures and society circles across Wilkinsburg and Allegheny.

George Riddle Carnegie Hall Messrs. Hendricks & Webster Riddle Harvard East

The People’s Store Bargain Auction on Fifth Avenue

Prominent Pittsburg store offers deep discounts across categories. Silk brocades reduced to 69c. China silks to 49c. Gossamers 48c. hundreds of ribbons to 5c 10c 15c 20c. shawls to $1 and $5. India Stripe Cashmeres at $5. wool and beaver shawls at $3.50 and $5. Prices cut on hats bonnets leather goods and knitting yarns. New stock arrivals and continued cloak and carpet bargains.

Hamburg

Late News Briefs Include Dying, Fires and Crashes

General James H. Butler of Hampden dies. St Marys Cathedral in San Francisco dedicated. Water reserve search continues at Wansan Wiltshire. Dr H S Tanner challenges Signor Succi to 100 days at World’s Fair. President Blackstone doubts new Railroad Presidents Association. Mrs Mia Wagner of Chicago dying from hydrophobia after dog bite. City of Owensboro grounded near French Island Evansville. French Amusement Company stables burned. 28 horses perish. loss $40,000. Thieves rob Pacific Express office Jacksonville New Jersey. Frank Mitchell shoots and kills Dollie Mays in St Louis. Keim declines re-election. McLeod to be elected. Meriden CT line train derails near Cromwell.

Tanner Signor Succi Blackstone Alton Association of Railroad John Wagner Chicago Louisville Nashville Owensboro French Island Evansville French Amusement Company Pacific Express Company Jacksonville Frank F. Mitchell Dollie Mays St Louis George Deb Keim Reading Ron and Goal Company McLeod

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