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Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1892
Page
11
Wind saves Shamokin breakers as fire rages
Amid a blizzard the Burnside breaker of Reading Coal and Iron Co. in Shamokin catches fire. A sudden wind shift allows 500 workers to escape as flames engulf the 1862 structure causing £70,000 in damage with no insurance. Firefighters respond. rebuilding to begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Burnside
Reading Coal and Iron Company
Themenin
Alliance Dry Law Upheld by Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court sustained Alliance’s prohibition ordinance enacted five years ago under the Dow law. Saloon keepers fought the case for 18 months as 130 bars opened. The second violation fine of 500 was challenged after Mayor Chapmen imposed it on Robert Joyce. the case moved from Mayor and Common Pleas to the Court of Client, then to the Supreme Court, which affirmed the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Speia
Supreme Court
Columbus
Chapman
Robert Joyce
Common Pleas Court
Common Pleas
Mayor's Court
Gas fills house as Parkinson family suffers carbon monoxide illness
In Millersburg Ohio on January 19, a gas leak from a stove left City Treasurer C D Parkinson his wife and children Robert and Carrie unconscious after neighbors alerted authorities. The family revived with aid but daughter Carrie remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
C. D. Parkinson
Tragedy Strikes Barnhart Family in Alliance
William Barnhart aged 20 fell from a Cleveland and Pittsburgh train platform near Alliance while returning home to Homeworth. He died from a broken neck after a 300 foot fall. The incident marks a third violent family death in a year with a sister accidentally shot by her brother and a brother killed by lightning last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
William Barnhart
Homeworth
Cleveland
Pittsbore
Greensburg Report Questioned on Mrs Williams Shooting Claim
A Greensburg correspondent questioned a Dispason report saying Mrs Anna Williams wife of the Union Supply Co Calumet superintendent was arrested for firing into a crowd of Hungarian children. The Greensburg note says there is no truth she shot at children or was arrested. A Sewickley man drowns after walking into the river in Wellsburg aged 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Anna Williams
Union Supply Company
Calumet
C. A. McGinness
Greensb
Sewickley
Wheeling
Richard Watson
Keystone State
Catlettsburg
Wellsburg
Union Lumber Dealers elect officers in Ohio and Pa
The Union Lumber Dealers Association of Ohio Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Indiana elected officers today President F B McFarlan Cincinnati Vice President A Jackson Akron and Secretary W Ahlers Allegheny. An epidemic of scarletina closes Coshocton schools as cases rise but no deaths reported yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Jam
Union Lumber Dealers’ Association
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
F. B. McFarlan
Cincinnati
A. Jackson
Akron
W. Ahlers
Allegheny
Actor on Trial for Murder at Parkerburg Arraignment
John Mortimer the actor was arraigned for murder in Parkersburg. The case was continued until next term due to the illness of his wife whose testimony is material to the prosecution and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
John Mortimer
Jewelry Store Closed After Break-In in Alliance
Alliance reports a jewelry store owned by D. W. Smith was found closed after a break-in on January 19. Local authorities investigated the incident as a burglary and listed it as a special news item.
Waif Claimed by a Mother in Beaver Falls Case
Beaver Falls reports a missing girl, Anna Andrews, lashed to a family in North Sewickley township. Her mother, Mrs. Andrews, in Bellaire Ohio, says she last saw her as a child and asks authorities to rescue her from Mrs. Ferguson and sons amid legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Beaver
Pittsburg
Salvation Band disrupts street after arrest in McKeesport
A Salvation Band group from New York City drew a large crowd on Fifth Avenue. Leader C. E Page was fined by the city for violating an ordinance and the band left for the East. The mayor vows arrests for future street performances on Sundays. The Salvation Army plans a hilltop tabernacle. Two pigeon shooting contests offer $400 in stakes. Grips and pneumonia cases and several deaths are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Salvation Band
New York City
Fifth Avenue
C. E Page
Salvation Army
Merchant Accused of Arson in Wheeling Store
Julius Jacobs of Jacobs and Harburger dry goods dealers was arrested in Wheeling on a charge of attempted arson after gas was turned on and a jet lit in a store, narrowly avoiding an explosion. His firm had confessed in circuit court to a large claim, and his nephew bailed him out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Julius Jacobs
Jacobs & Harburger
Jacobs & Isenburg
Morris Jacobs
Julius
Jacobs
Canadian American football tour verdict framed in Britain
After a five month tour of Britain the Canadian American football team returned aboard the State of Nebraska. They played 58 matches, winning 13 and drawing 14 while losing 31, with 104 goals for and 152 against. Manager Ellis called the trip mixed in success, noting English teams were stronger and travel fatigue affected performance. Financially the tour ran a deficit though some guarantees and gate shares were expected to offset costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great Britain
State of Nebraska
Glasgow
Blackpool
Ellis
England
Can
United States
Rece
Eas
Ae Ees
Pfeffer Trade Talk Weighs On Browns Second Base Says Von der Ahe
St Louis Jan 19 The Browns owner reveals discussions over Pfeffer trade prospects. He confirms no deal with Pfeffer in place and notes possible exchange for Stricker or Hutchinson while defending his stance on keeping Glasscock for 1892 and the Chicago League price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Loui
von der Ahe
Pfeffer
Louisville
Chris
Fred
Jack Crocks
Browns
Stricker
Mr. von der Ahe
Anson
Hutchinson
The Circuit of a Childs Body Made by Ballet After a Shooting
In Johnstown Jan 19 special reporting a five month old shooting accident. George Cannon age unknown from Conemaugh shot his brother Josie 4 with a flobert rifle. Doctors failed to locate a bullet until today when a blue mark prompted examination. The bullet was found an inch below the surface opposite its entry. Dr Springie notes the ball may have traversed the body over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
George Cannon
Conemaugh
Flobert
Josie
Springie
Ross Issues a Challenge to English Oarsman East
New York news reports oarsman Wallace Ross challenging English champion William Giles East to a race from one to five miles for 1000 dollars per side plus the England title. Ross has deposited 500 pounds with ref Fox and offers 250 pounds for East’s expenses to row in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorke
Wallace Ross
Police Gazette
William Giles East
England
George Perkins
East
Perkins
Richard K. Fox
America
Staten Island Athletics
Richard Kk. Fox
Mysterious Dr Marshall Bites Dust in Massillon Flight
A tall stranger with gray facial hair arrived in Massillon a month ago and set up as Dr C P Marshall at the Hotel Conrad. He treated supposed special diseases and gave private lectures in the Opera House before fleeing last night, leaving unpaid hotel and board bills and his 20 year old assistant ONeill behind. The man claimed ties to Dr Thomas T Allison and had $75 deposited in St Louis as a guarantee, all now gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillox
C. P. Marshall
Conrad
Oneill
St Louis
Thomas T. Allison
Braddock Electric Railway to extend poles to Wilmerding
Braddock Electric Railway Company puts up poles through Turtle Creek aiming to complete the line east to Wilmerding soon. The day’s work stalled when a 50 ton ingot in Homestead’s armor plate mill failed to roll, breaking a roll and delaying operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brappock
Sperial
Braddock Electric Railway Company
Turtle Creek
Wilmerding
Walls
Braddock
Homestead
McKeesport News to Build New Office
Theresa Staab a 76 year old woman died on the Bellaire street yesterday from heart disease. The Lumbermen's Association of Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania holds its ninth annual session in Canton. Wheeling mail boxes were robbed Monday night with losses estimated at 15000 dollars. thieves had keys. Catasaqua Manufacturing mill B at Allentown restarted after a July strike. non union workers employed. John Mica, a Pott, has slept 18 months in Wilkesbarre poorhouse and sometimes wakes to take nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Pott
John Mica
Wilkesbarre
Iie
Will Keep Mack Retained by Local Club in Lyons Case Update
Public sentiment shifts influence club officials to keep Connie Mack and list potential players. Buckenberger notes no more signings until Lyons case settles with Lyons securing or Elmer Smith moving to Pittsburg. Proposed outfield Hanlon Swartwood Smith. infielders Beckley Bierbauer Shugart Farrell. others Baldwin Galvin Ehret Woodcock Miller Mack Earle catchers. Riggs not retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Mack
Stenzel
Buckenberger
Lyons
Mack
Pittsburg
Spalding backs Day as Giants vote nears
New York January 19. J W Spalding says rumors of a plan by stockholders to oust President John B Day are unfounded. He states no rift with Day and intends to vote for Day for president and to use his influence in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John B. Day
New York Baseball Club
Metropolis
J. W. Spalding
A. J. Reach
Philadelphia
Powers
Giants
Mr. Day
Cincinnati Sensation Embezzlement Warrants Issued
Warrants issued for Charles Weatherby and W A Stevens in Cincinnati on embezzlement charges of 70000 dollars for H B Claflin Co of New York. Weatherby and Stevens long ran a dry goods store as nominal owners but acted as agents for the firm. An attempted settlement was reported. Weatherby is noted as an elderly Cincinnati dry goods merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Weatherby
W. A. Stevens
H. B Claflin & Co
New York
Weatherby & Stevens
Pos Claflin & Eet
Westherby
Sty
Club backing seals leader's broad stockholder support
The article quotes strong affirmation from every member of the club expressing unanimous backing for the leader. No dissenters are noted, and the sentiment reflects solid, cohesive loyalty across all stockholders.
Penn University Baseball Prospects Bright For Season
Indoor practice began with aspirants for the Penn baseball nine in Philadelphia. Names include Bayne Ublrich Foster White Brown Barrows Ed Casey Morgan McCain Martin Ehrhart Moran Gunning Devlin Lansing Edwards Mackey Thomson. A trainer may be Arthur Irwin. captain likely Thomson. Subscriptions aim to $600 for a new cage. alumni pledge rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania Baseball
Bayne
Ublrich
Foster
White
Brown
Barrows
Ed Casey
Morgan
McCain
Martin
Ehrhart
Moran
Gunning
Devlin
Lansing
Edwards
Mackey
Thomson
Arthur Irwin
U. S. Thomson
Kalbach
Knipe
Track conditions mark a rough race day at Gutrensure NJ
The card reveals several rough outcomes with unclear times and placements across six races. Tioga, Gold Digger, Prince Howard, Censor, Legacy, and Prod are listed as top finishers or near misses amid muddy conditions at Gutrensure NJ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gutrensure
N. J
Tioga
Silver Mint
John Lackland
Gold Digger
Ines Onsager
Hebe
Prince Howard
Legacy
Bonnie King
Sirrae
Prod
Allegheny Pool Tournament Results and Baseball Notes
Yesterday results show Wehner defeating Elpern by seven, Holiman over Barrie by three, and McDonald defeating J McDonald by fourteen. Tonight Elpern faces Barrie and Hoy plays Williams, with Hoy and Wehner tied for first. Also: Mr. Powers plans a March Pennsylvania pool tourney open to all. Baseball notes mention various players in city, bids, and league prospects, with stir about Mack and Stengel staying, Barnie and Barnie’s relations, and possible new clubs in New York/Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wehner
Elpern
Holiman
Barrie
McDonald
Hoy
Williams
Mr. Powers
Pennsylvania
General Sporting Notes and Local Events
A roundup of boxing match proposals and results, with names like Billy Dacy Billy Myer Jack McAuliffe and Daly McCarthy. Also notes on upcoming fights, jockey signings, and a planned bird shoot at Exposition Park plus a W C T A meeting detailing treasury and saloon closure reports and a Hastings Johnstown flood lecture setup.
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General Sporting
D. Cawparict
Siosson
Schaefer
Billy Dacy
Billy Myer
Ine Wem
Frank Steele Willight
Boston
Jacon Burrett
J. Bergen
Foxmat
Keens
Hamilton
Evers Leicut
Rosevilleya
Azra
Abi
Tau Pittsburg
Dick Rocue
Jack McAuliffe
Myer
McAuliffe
E. E.saaxen
Jim Crow
Exposition Park
John Mowetsser
Viersa
Belmone
Waterwitch
New England
Seer
Coralloid
Early Bird
Charley Wilkes
Bellman
Jiaure Kexwann
America
Plimmer
Kelly
Daly
McCarthy
Bath Beach
Thesny Fiancetty
Rambler Athletic Club
New York
Holmes
Star Athletic Club
Discharged boathand from hospital after violent act
George Roberts a colored boathand who was nearly struck during a Cincinnati harthicat game of cards was discharged from the Homeopathic Hospital yesterday. He resisted leaving refused clothing insulted nurses and was placed in a cell before finally consenting to dress and depart. He remains considered dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Roberts
Cincinnati Harthicat
Homeopathic Hospital
The Chilean Forces Strength and Shortcomings Explained
A detailed briefing notes that Chilean military strength has been inflated on paper. It cites 1883 to 1891 figures showing reduced active personnel, large but ineffective National Guard numbers, and a surplus of officers. It praises endurance and cavalry skill while criticizing poor management and outdated drill methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chile
Isee
France
Germany
National Guard
Bolivia
Peru
Penn
Mayor objects to 850 fine on alleged drunkenness
Mayor Wyman denounced a petition by John Davie to the Finance Committee seeking reversal of an 850 penalty for drunkenness. He argued Davie was not charged with drunkenness but with a grave crime, likely to send him to the penitentiary if the case had gone to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
John Davie
Finance Committee
Davis
Stuttgart
Germany
United States Army
Louisville River News and Boat Movements Report
River conditions on January 19 show water levels at 13 feet 11 inches on the falls, 16 feet 3 inches in the canal, and 39 feet 6 inches below. Several steamers and tows are moving at New Orleans and Memphis, with coal tows departing forthcoming and weather cold with snow. Stationary river readings include Mordaston 7 feet, Brownsville 2 feet 2 inches rising, and Wahhen 1 foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Louisville
New Orleans
New South
Memphis
Beaver
John A. Worf
Falcon
Hotspur
Spartyres
Sig Sandy
Cincinnati
Joseph Guthrie
Evanshiire
Mordastons
Brownsville
Riiver
Wahhen—River
River and Ice Reports Amid Severe Cold Across Regions
River levels, including the Ohio and Little Kanawha, show rising and falling ice, with 17 feet in Parkerburg and delays from heavy snow and intense cold. Departures and arrivals are listed with names such as John K. Speed and Kate Adams. congestion in rivers reflects icy conditions and forecasts of continued cold weather.
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Congy
Pittsburg
Mary Houston
New Orleans
Xeris
John K. Speed
Cincinnati
Kate Adams
Arkansas City
Parkersburg
Ohio
Kanawha Tahoe
Ben Harop
Wheeling
Congo
Hudson
St. Louis
Mar- Seyaseee
Dick Fulton
Police hold two suspects amid city illness and stabbings
Peren Trent and William Dyer were held for court on felonious assault and battery charges. The Police Bureau faces staffing shortages due to illness, with ten Central station officers indisposed by a severe cold. Sanfield charged as suspicious character. Mackowitz with stabbing Youchack, committed to jail after admitting the act. Mary Davis filed an information against Peter Bourhof for a serious offense. Bourhof jailed after failing to secure bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peren Trent
William Dyer
McKenna
Contain Dennison
Central Station
Grorot Santorp
Messner
Sanford
Mary Davi
Eleventh Street
Southside
Beinhouer
Peter Bourhof
Bourdott
Jones & Laughlins’ Mill
Have You the Grippe How to Recognize and Treat It
A historic warning extols grippe symptoms such as head pain fatigue and chills and urges prompt measures. It praises Dillys Pure Malt Whiskey as a trusted preventive remedy endorsed by physicians, warning against inferior whiskies and asserting Doffs Pure Malt as the only medicinal whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Thas
Dilly
Doff
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